um...I don't think Scyld is actually dead. If you read Groin's post, after Erbrand leaves Kara sometime it mentions the two ladies helping Scyld back, which indicated, to me, that Scyld wasn't dead, but Erbrand thought he was...?
Otherwise, I think we can overcome it and just write. Things happen...accidental manslaughters do occur frequently in real life, and people run, from fear. I think the reactions to Groin's post will be interesting and wide in variety. I say let's just play it out.
But first, obviously, we have to decide if Scyld is actually dead.
Just my two cents.
Dury, I'll read your post, but I'm sure it's fine. I'll post a response today or tomorrow.
-- Foley