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Ethical Echoes: #2

The farmyard knew Squire as the chicken who never quite said what he meant. When foxes prowled nearby, instead of sounding a clear alarm, he’d casually mention how lovely the henhouse looked that evening and perhaps everyone should admire it from inside. During feeding disputes, rather than confronting the greedy rooster, Squire would sigh dramatically and peck at invisible seeds until someone noticed his hunger. The other animals grew frustrated with his roundabout warnings and requests until one stormy night when the barn door blew open. Instead of announcing the danger, Squire simply huddled conspicuously by the corner post, trembling and making meaningful eye contact with anyone who passed—his indirect method failing when directness might have saved them all from getting soaked.

The Moral: When danger calls for clear warnings, indirect hints may leave everyone out in the rain. Courage isn’t just about recognizing threats—it’s about communicating them plainly when others need to hear them most.