Ain's reaction and actions were predictable and Varilik had to know. Now I not only question Varilik's motives, but his loyalty to the country. Fenn is powerful, but he can't protect the entire army alone. Ain leaving and being demoted will only lower morale more. This war will fail and Varilik will pin the blame on Ain.
Axl revealed. Not just naked, but that too. Axl is a caregiver.
Orel, in his seemingly distracted way, sees everything. Sausage Delivery Protocol II in progress.
Poor Timmy. His love for Bobby overcame his fear.
Bobby is a better shot than he showed here. Why not shoot the means of escape?
Obviously, they won't simply give up. Who at the bank gave them the list?
There is another factor in play. For once in his life, he's not in the middle of a war. He can reasonably expect there will be a tomorrow, a next week, a next month, or even a next year.
It is now very clear Varilik is the manipulator Ain has warned about. He's massaging all of Fenn's feel good buttons, getting him drunk, and offering his bed. The wedge is getting bigger in real time.