It's a bit simpler back home. Not so simple as just breaking skin, a scratch wouldn't turn anyone, but a deep enough gash can. Bites are more common and more assured to take, though. That ties into your wolf politics, I suppose.
He has the balls to make the hard decisions, then. Because a weak man couldn't keep that leader position and every decision he's made...can't have been easy. Being outed at large would certainly change the way things were handled. Very organized, I like it.
I'll be honest, I'm more likely to look out for myself, don't have much in way of attachments here. Few friends, sure. But no one I'd say I'd go too far out of my way for. That said, if we're to be some...mashed up cross-worlds pack...you or yours end up in hot water, I'd do what I could.