Steady heard the low howl, and almost ignored it, thinking it was too far away to be at their borders. He hadn't realized the reason it sounded far away was because the wolf howling was weak. He was debated on whether or not to go to the borders anyways when a second call rang out. It was Eden, and she was calling for him. 

He wasted no time then in getting to the pair. The stranger didn't look in great condition, and Steady could see the worry on Eden's face. What's going on? he asked, his gaze traveling between the two.

Steady looked to the obviously upset Eden, to the obvious sickly stranger. It seemed this was his new pack mate's sister, and she was very ill. It was not something Steady could, or would, ever ignore. But, there was also something else he couldn't ignore. Eden, you're going to have to pull yourself together if you're going to help her, he said softly. It seemed as though her brain knew what she needed to do, but her emotions were getting the best of her. He hoped she wasn't like this in every emergency. Go start gathering what you'll need. I'm going to take her to the communal den, he instructed. He couldn't very well let Eden care for her sister here on the borders, in case other wolves happened by.

He stepped up to the stranger, and gently grabbed her by the scruff, lifting the top half of her body off the ground. He began to drag her into the treeline, which was no easy feat, seeing as how she was a rather large wolf. It would take all of his muscle, and the majority of his will power not to stop until he got to the family's den site. Once there, she placed her gentle on the ground, his mouth open as he panted his exertion.

Eden seemed alright with him carrying her sister to the den area. Once there, he sat back on his haunches as she looked over their new guest. He nodded when she asked if he would watch over her. Of course. I won't leave, he confirmed. He knew it might be a risk, leaving her here alone, knowing that she didn't smell of them, and hadn't technically been accepted into the pack. A good Guardian would question what she was doing, after trying to run her out. 

He watched Eden go, hoping she knew a way to help the female that lay at his front paws. He lowered his head to sniff at her, somewhat like Eden had, though he kept mostly to her head and shoulders. She didn't seem to smell like any pack, which gave him a good indication that she was a loner. Later, he would delve into Eden's past, wondering about the pair and where they had come from. But, for now, he would allow her to tend to her sister.

Eden returned, and Steady stepped back a bit to give her some room. He watched as she turned her sister on her side and stuck something in her mouth after chewing it. He wondered what it was, and what it would do for the sick female, but he kept quiet, not wanting to interrupt what Eden was doing.

The new recruit was correct- this wasn't something an Alpha usually did. But, Steady was no ordinary Alpha, either. He quickly shook his head. No, I don't think staying at the borders is safe. I don't want any wanderers coming around, trying to see what's up, he said. He motioned to a den a few yards away. That's my old den. It should be big enough for the both of you to stay in there. I'll check back in the morning, he said. She isn't to leave this area until I say otherwise, he instructed. Sister or not, Steady knew nothing about her, and didn't want her walking through the territory unescorted.

Eden didn't argue, and Steady nodded once more, rising to stand. Howl if you need anything. I won't be far, he said. He figured it would be tough for Eden tonight, worrying about losing her sister. Steady knew he couldn't do anything about that, except offer his support with whatever she needed.

He turned and walked back towards the borders, intent on covering the stranger's scent there and marking his own.