Ok, ok...
Reading the past few pages in this thread I understand the kerfuffle about Lara and the direwolf. The break point for that path is obscure, to say the least. And yes, there may be a walkthrough but if a game depends on outside help for explanation, well...
But the story fork gets worse as I have no clue she's not still in her room until Shannon asks where she (Lara) is and the mother states she (Lara) has gone to be with the wolves? Ok, what, when, where, why did that happen? There needs to be some continuity and backstory with such a major plot change. The guards stated they were going out to kill the wolf, but we read nothing as to their success or failure. The next day the mother tells Vruk that Lara wants to be left alone. No mention of her is given after that point until Shannon's query. We're given the chance to change the nature of Shannon's addiction, but nothing is stated about the nature of Lara's problem. A mighty big plot hole here...Does this arc continue somewhere down the line? Am I being premature in my criticism? (Even if I am, the story does not explain itself very well.)