Ep 2. A Wolf and a Distant Past

Lawrence and Holo continue their journey together in Spice And Wolf season 1 episode 2 titled "A Wolf and a Distant Past". The episode begins with the pair arriving at the next city where Lawrence plans to sell his goods before heading to the next one. However, things take an unexpected turn as they encounter an old acquaintance.

The old acquaintance turns out to be one of Lawrence's business partners, Mark. They worked together several years ago, and Mark is surprised to see Lawrence still traveling around with a "pet wolf". He invites Lawrence and Holo to his mansion for dinner.

During dinner, Mark's wife notices Holo's unusual behavior and inquires about her. Lawrence tries to brush it off, but Holo speaks up for herself. She tells the wife that she is a wolf deity and is only traveling with Lawrence until she can find her way back to her home in the north. The wife is skeptical, but Mark is intrigued. He suggests they continue the conversation over a few drinks.

While drinking, Mark brings up old times and reminisces about how they used to make deals together. But things quickly turn sour when Mark reveals that Lawrence was the one who ended their partnership, causing Mark to lose a lot of money. Mark becomes angry and confronts Lawrence about it.

Holo intervenes and saves the situation by suggesting they make a deal. She tells Mark that she is a wolf deity and can see into the future. She predicts that Lawrence's current business venture will make them both a lot of money. Mark agrees to partner with Lawrence once again, and they shake hands to seal the deal.

The next day, Lawrence and Holo set out to make their business venture a success. They encounter some setbacks, but in the end, their goods sell for a great profit. The episode ends with Lawrence and Holo continuing on their journey, satisfied with their success.

Overall, "A Wolf and a Distant Past" is a compelling episode that explores Lawrence's past and his relationships with former business partners. It also showcases Holo's abilities as a cunning negotiator and her willingness to help Lawrence succeed. The episode is well-paced and keeps the audience engaged from start to finish.