Looking at Bagel and the expectant gazes of the tribal representatives behind him, Elder Hassan was extremely pleased.
Aside from Bagel, the representatives from other tribes weren't elders themselves.
Elder Hassan understood that if the elders came in person and confronted him directly, it would be embarrassing.
After all, for a thing like infighting, it wouldn't be too much gossip if a youngster like Bagel got involved, but if the old fellows did it, they would be scolded to the point of doubting their life choices.
After all, they had once fought side by side against the Soviets and later united to resist the Americans.
Although various reasons had caused estrangement among the tribes, that was no reason for outright hostility.
Letting an emerging leader like Bagel bring some young bucks to threaten old Hassan seemed more acceptable.
After all, the young calf isn't afraid of the tiger.
