Possible Clues:

• Frozen, perhaps
• Cowed as a force goes on attack
• Reluctant to help, supporting gaffer regularly
• Timid following caught in an attack
• Not confident help can reach half of continent
• An attack stops female having kittens
• RAF cooks getting help making chicken
• Scared - politely regretful
• First letter to father gets backing for chicken
• An attack keeps female feeling scared