Synopsis

The chapter details the protagonist's efforts to integrate his crow identity by spending several days a week in crow form, fostering acceptance among humans, while also interacting with other crows. A conflict arises when a 'handsome' crow challenges him for his mate's affections. Despite initially engaging, the protagonist recognizes the deep bond his mate has with her partner and yields to the other crow. The chapter concludes with a discussion about maintaining his crow identity despite his human experiences.