Of course there is one valid reason for being deliberately suicidal but I think it is a bit early..... and if
Volo were the Hunter (if we have a hunter ...) then it would be a bit early to show his hand .. but if that were the case I should be the last to judge a gifted for panicking.....
It could just be trying to make us think "would a wolf be so reckless?" Well yes they might -
Roa' words on
Gil might be as easily applied here...