Dakota Kenna broached the subject first with her team of scouts. They had to be on alert immediately, since the attack was fresh. She told them to stay close, to go in groups, and to watch the tree line obsessively. The first couple rounds had already left on patrol by the time she called for a mandatory special meeting for the whole town. It would take place just after sunset. Ken said only that they would have to address some additional issues from outside and that she would outline plans for it. Dakota sat and watched as she did everything. Undoubtedly, their generous haul of needed items, treats, and other provisions didn’t meet with the usual fanfare. The various recipients simply accepted their supplies with thanks. The normal folks looked at the two of them with suspicion. But the

