Horizon Ridge ~Singing softly to the empty night~

For some reason others thought that Pump's emotional state had been affected in any way because of the rockslide. That she cared for those, who had disappeared without a trace, Akhlut included. No such thing - she hadn't known most of them before - and her attitude towards death and loss was very down to earth. It happened, you couldn't do anything about it and life went on. There were tasks to be done, goals to achieve and quests to conquer.

Therefore she acknowledged Nuka's condolences with a curt nod and then gave her a very similar speech she had said to Gavriil. Honesty first and better to warn of the bad than to give false hopes. "I have always considered that home is a place, where you belong and where you are needed," she began, "However, I have had my share of disappointment in this field, therefore I warn beforehand - you might or might not find here, what you are looking for."

"I am not nice and I do not promise friendship," she went on, "But I believe that the person's character is reflected on how hard and dedicated they are to their work. Therefore - do your best and I promise to you that I as your alpha will help and stand by you in good and bad times." Pump cast a serious glance at the she-wolf: "We need strong wolves here - are you going to be one of them?" Here was her part of the deal. Whether Nuka took it or not was for her to decide.