*blink-blinks* *goes up the list*ABrownrigg wrote:So yeah, I'd go backwards up the list, and find something that worked.
You know, I hadn't even thought of that. Funny how it just sort of got arranged like that, huh?
It's not perfect, but you could arrange that as a sort of step-by-step how-to list. If I had one, it'd probably look like this.
1: Report to your immediate packmates or a designated familiar. Determine as a group whether or not the target should be handled as a group or if ties with the exposed werewolf should be temporarily cut until further notice.
2: Silently observe the target, in person and/or electronically. Abandon the target if it does not demonstrate any warning signs.
If target demonstrates intent to prove existence of werewolves, move to Step 3. If target demonstrates intent to hurt pack interests, move to Step 4. If target demonstrates intent to kill werewolves, move to Step 7.
3: Use whatever information was gathered during the observation period to screw with any attempts to discover or prove existence of werewolves. Attempt to discredit or convince the target that werewolves do not exist. Employ human familiars as needed.
4: Upgrade mind-games to include intimidation.
If target backs down off of intent to reveal but still maintains belief, move to Step 5. If target continues with intent to reveal, move to Step 7.
5: If target backs down after discredit or intimidation but retains belief in existence, offer a truce via a familiar.
If truce is accepted, move to Step 6. If denied, move to Step 7.
6: Arrange a meeting with pack volunteers to discuss the nature of the pack. Apologize for the way target was treated but stress the necessity of it. Offer employment as a familiar if required.
(NOTE: What ensures the silence of a lot of the familiars in my writing is the fact that the werewolves are effectively employing them. They aren't literally payed a salary, but one way or another, they are all very much dependent on the pack for stability. One of my protagonists works as a photographer, for example, but his packmates are the only ones that ever buy his ho-hum framed photographs, so even though they aren't literally paying him, he needs them).
7: Abduct target and take it to a designated location. If abduction is not possible, skip to Step 9.
8: Infect target and offer final compromise. If accepted, assign target as an omega to the exposed werewolf, or if exposed is deemed unqualified, a designated "tamer" to ensure compliance with the final compromise (in other words, keep a short leash on the target until deemed trustworthy).
9: Kill and dispose of target before the next full moon.
