Old Man is sometimes cranky, especially when he wants to sleep. Like Raven, he can also be greedy and selfish. Bandit understands. The shaman must find his own path. It is not Old Man’s path to do what another must do. He offers help where help is needed, but only when it is needed very badly, and only when he desires to offer help. When he thinks it’s right to help. Bandit sits cross-legged at the edge of the rug and waits. He will wait as long as he must."Come into the lodge," the dry, creaky voice says.