This chapter shook Alec and River, more so because violence isn't part of the homeschooled world. While Alec's anxiety and lack of self-worth is a part of this, I'm also really concerned for how Finn is going to take this. Finn, the happy go lucky, friends with everyone kind of kid is being "warned away" and results in fighting...in a lot of ways, I think this one is going to affect Finn more that we're seeing right now.
How does the raincheck change things? Obviously, it's going to take a further toll on Alec, but his personal concern is on Finn, cute, altruistic and sensitive, but never doubt the dark force of homophobia and toxic masculinity in high school. It's where troglodytes peak...