Stavanger Bay Too Many War Wounds, Not Enough Wars

I am juggling three threads, but I'm managing! (sort of)

 James shrugged. He was respectful, in his own opinion. Saltwinter seemed fine, but he didn't have any context on how it would be like. He would just have to wing it, then. The other thing she talked about warmed James's heart. A split second later, James responded. "Well, Miss Aria, thank you for the advice. I must leave now, and I think your pack is waiting for you. I hope you have a safe trip home," he said in a gentleman way. He grinned at Aria, then dipped his head in a goodbye, and turned around without waiting for her answer. He felt a lot better, but he must get a move on, if he wanted to join a pack. 

Last one by me!