Blacktail Deer Plateau and now the best is yet to come

Aviana followed alongside Dawn, her ears going from softly folded, to perked in interest, and back to folded. They did this for a while, as Aviana was strict on hierarchy for herself, and knew that as the newest wolf, she was low on the totem pole. But, she didn't feel less than anyone. She knew she would have to prove herself, and she and the pack would learn to trust each other. It was a process she had never minded.

She listened intently to Dawn, nodding to show she was. She was glad when she added that Aviana was able to sleep alone. Until trust was built, on both sides, she would most likely prefer to. She smiled at the thought of pups, and nodded quickly to Dawn's warning. Of course. I would not dream of overstepping my boundaries, she assured. Aviana did not take it personally. The next generation of wolves were to be highly guarded and protection, and a newcomer, no matter how nice, would not be permitted near them. Aviana agreed.

I noticed the borders were very strong, she commented. Exactly how big is the pack? She was curious to know how many new faces she was going to need to learn. She was glad to hear that they weren't fighters, as Aviana was not, either. She had some healing experience, but nothing she had practiced over the past year or so, which is why she didn't bother to mention it. If she was rusty, it would not benefit the pack. Better to learn again, if she wished, and then use those talents.