Talk:Vol.2 Ch.148: 30F - Hell Train: Revolution Road (36)/@comment-26121598-20150427110536

A theory as to what's going on:

Daniel says Baam was supposed to go beserk. It seems like they set this whole chase up to get Baam to follow them and use the Thorn, and then Rachel crafted her words to get him to lose control.

It may be time for the VIP (the Fug admin assigned to Train City?) or the new, scary train captain to show up. Poe keeps saying how much trouble they're going to get into, which suggests that person is going to be very angry.

Maybe Team Rachel planned for Baam to fight this ranker. This way their 2 main threats would keep each other busy while they escaped with the train all to themselves.

They used Emile to construct a path where this was possible. However, as Daniel said Baam was supposed to go beserk later, maybe they can't control Baam's path well since he is an irregular. So things aren't going as they planned.

Misc. other points:

Baam finally shook that facade off Rachel's face. She actually is showing some concern for him at the end (I hope).

Maybe Koon will try to use the WHM on Baam to stop him (good luck...).

There is a mind in the Thorn! Or is it the lobster devil? And does it want to take over Baam?

Daniel likely has a large reserve of souls he's collected and can use them to heal himself. (Maybe the only way to kill him is to exhaust all those souls?)

There are 6 members on Team Rachel (not counting Yura). All but the Traveller have fought now and been worn down. If Beta and those from below start attacking, they'll be surrounded.

Baam's first punch against the swordsman was light, just like when he fought Beta. Even now, Baam still holds back initially, probably to avoid hurting people.