Stone Circle Tea time

Gentle advice already given, Banner felt it necessary only to nod in response.  Valette had decided to speak with Ezekiel about his role as a father and though this conversation had no doubt already occured in some fashion, it clearly had to happen again.  Not usually one to get in the middle of others' personal affairs, this conversation felt a little strange to her, but the hazel-eyed wolf before her was not just her Alpha - she was a friend.  You're welcome, she returned warmly, though it would remain to be seen how much good she had actually done today.

And then a small voice piped up.  Banner looked around, bewildered for a beat or so, before she spotted the muddy source of such a friendly greeting.  A young girl, the spitting image of Valette with fur a touch darker.  And she introduced herself.  Steph! she declared in her low voice, a smirk just barely emerging on her dark brown maw.  I heard you're Murdock's favorite, she chuckled.  I'm Banner - it's nice to meet you.