Greatwater Lake born to be

If Shisu had revealed that the only reason she stayed with this group that was clearly unfit for her and would not do her any good long-term (Apple's own biased opinion), the old hag would have been perplexed. She had never done anything in her life that she did not want to or did not like. Yes, she compromised, when she was sure that the benefits for her in the future would outweigh the uncomfortable stuff at the present date. But to suffer mentally just because you felt indebted to another person or a pack in this case? She would not have been able to wrap her mind around it, because this went against of everything she believed and held true in her life. 

But she did not know the reasons, therefore she simply assumed that she had done her part in meddling in Shisu's life, and that the rest was entirely up to her. This was a experience she had to go through herself, Apple could not advise her any better. "Thank you for your kind offer, dear," Apple smiled cordially in response to the girl's feeble attempt to recruit her. She was not going to insult her any further, by adding that Blackfeather woods just did not seem like a place she ever wanted to be part of. Instead: "I will remember that I have an acquaintance here, in case I ever need it."

After this there was really nothing else left to say, therefore Apple got to her feet (unless it was not mentioned earlier, she had sat down at some point during their conversation) and stretched. "Well, it was nice chatting with you, but I have to be on my way now. Best of luck to you, girl, keep your head high!" she wished and after hearing, what the lass had to say, turned and headed North.