Ankyra Sound the long way round

Her question seemed to panic him and Wildfire clucked comfortingly, a habit she had come by as a new mother. She chewed on the inside of her cheek as she regarded him, trying to see how he might look through another's eyes, such as the commander's. Would Thuringwethil take in someone who looked like such a mess? Someone who thought he had nothing to offer? Wildfire wanted to offer him a home but it wasn't her choice alone. It really wasn't her choice at all anymore, not since stepping down from Hedonakru... although she was still an ambassador at heart.

"Eljay," she said calmly, trying to get him to do the same. She waited a beat, then continued, "Wolves really aren't meant to take care of themselves. We're social creatures who rely on a pack to support us. If you're not going to return to the caldera, you need to find somewhere else to stay." Wildfire trailed off for a second before saying truthfully, "We may have room for you in Drageda but my mate, the leader, she'll want to be sure you have something to contribute. You're good with kids, right? That's something. What about guarding? Or hunting?"