Timing is the issue, but I think NP has limited control over it. I think this transaction was set into motion when circumstances and expectations were different. It's like a dumbfire missile. Once set in motion, there's no directing it. Just gotta let it play out.
I am expecting a high likelihood of another bear raid tomorrow and am not sweating it one bit. I just hope they get caught in a bear trap, but if it doesn't happen, oh well. That's the nature of traps.