Aaron was mildly aware of how mating worked. He knew that it should be exercised with caution, and only occur between those granted permission. He was aware that he too would need permission, specifically by a female, and that there could be consequences for any mistakes he made. But he was not one to hesitate when it came to authority or risk. If others were gettin frisky without his personal consent, action would be taken, and if he was in the mood for some lovin then he would be getting some- regardless of any future unplanned occurrences (i.e. pups). 

The thought of a contraceptive never really occurred to him, nor did it really mean anything to him. Would others really need it? Would he need it? He did not know. Perhaps it was a topic for another day, he assumed others understood the ways of a pack- alphas, maybe betas, and under special circumstances the others. Well, perhaps contraceptives were needed- but did they exist? He did not know.

As he made his way through the territory, thoughts of vague concepts and solutions to problems buzzed through his head. He didn't have any solid advice to give himself, and wondered if Amara had any thoughts on the subject- she always seemed a bit more open, he thought. He did not find Amara, however, and instead found Liri, huddled over a bundle of herbs and inspecting them with interest. He watched her a moment before he let out a light bark, smiling kindly her way. "Hello, Liri," he barked. 

The man studied the herbs at her feet, his fur ruffling as he rolled his shoulders. Aaron then sat before her, watching curiously as her actions and facial expressions betrayed her friendly facade. "What troubles you?" he asked, blue eyes narrowing with genuine concern. Had she eaten something she shouldn't have? Was she worried for the mating ceremony? It was soon, after all... The pale man sat patiently as he waited for a response, still gazing occasionally to the herbs, wondering what they all were. He was no man of medicine, yet, but he prayed one day to have all of the knowledge one could ever want. 

Aaron sat silently for a moment, his tail swishing behind him. "Do you think wolves will be mating on their own?" he asked, eyeing her curiously. It was not a problem that had really occurred to him, he felt that everyone would be asking permission. Then again, natural instinct was not something that could be changed- so he wondered. "Most know that only the higher ranks are allowed pups," he added, but shrugged as if it was a comment he knew was pointless to state. Wolves would do as they pleased, regardless.

Aaron thought for a moment, his tail swishing. "I'm not sure all females go into heat- do they?" he commented, but was truthfully unsure. She then made another comment, and he stared at her with interest for a moment. "A contraceptive?" he asked quietly, his head cocking to the side. "Is that possible?"

Aaron sat stiffly for a moment as Liri brought out the so-called contraceptive, and his head tilted slightly to the side. "Liri... I do not mean to be so blunt, but that is not within the herbs capabilities," he murmured to her, staring at the golden herb for a moment before glancing up to her. "This is Gold Thread- Coptis, if you will- but it is to be used to help with sore mouths and stomach pains," he explained, and kindly as he could. 

The male gave her a sorry smile, shaking his head. "It's no worries," he replied calmly, his tail wagging. "We'll just have to hope not too many females go into heat, and those that do will be heavily guarded," he then informed her, rolling his shoulders in thought. He paused, looking to Liri and giving her a kind grin.

"Regardless, I actually don't know these other herbs- would you mind passing your knowledge about them onto me?" he had changed the subject, but he was genuinely curious. 

"Mhm," he nodded as she spoke, sniffing the delicate herb curiously. "As well as some stomach pains and sore mouths," he repeated, tail thumping against the ground. He liked adding in what he knew, it made him feel like he was not only learning- but teaching. He watched Liri curiously. 

"What about these?" he then asked, his gaze flickering to the Iris roots. His head tilted slightly to the side, watching the pale girl with interest.

"No kidding," he muttered as he sniffed at the plants. "You seem to know a lot, Liri," he commented to her, his tail wagging. He was pleased with his white subordinate, and made note of her will to earn her trades- like another male in the pack seemed to enjoy doing. He knew there was another plant, but the man stood without asking for it's uses. 

"I apologize, but I need to speak with my Amara," he dipped his head to the girl. "Thank you for the information, it is much appreciated." Aaron smiled to the other, gave her a quick nudge to the cheek, and left without saying another word.