“That might be the problem.  You’re in charge, she looks up to you, respects you, but…” I paused.  How could I word this without getting into the particulars of her mode of thinking?  “…But you’re something of an authority figure in our group, and her personality demands she tests authority.  Especially when she’s insecure.”

Hm, yeah, makes sense.

But not scents. Rachel’s alpha is scentless, after all.

Brian considered that.  With a note of approval in his voice, he commented, “You have been giving this some thought.”

It’s Taylor. She gives pretty much everything some thought. :p

But yeah, it is pretty clear from what she said that she’s been paying close attention to how Rachel thinks.

“I think that you’d have a much easier time handling her if you took an official leadership role in our group.  Not just being the sorta-kinda leader, but actually taking the position.

Hm, yeah, might work. Not sure everyone would be happy with it, especially if not given an explanation for why, but it wouldn’t ultimately be that big of a change except when it comes to Rachel.

If you’re not comfortable with that, or if you think the others will make it too hard, well, she’ll probably get more comfortable with relying on you as someone in charge over time, as you prove you can handle it.”

Makes sense.

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