From the corner of his eye (ATTN: Yildun)

When Yildun agreed to do it, she said, "If it doesn't end up being the right fit, we'll find something else for you to do." Although he could and should take this as reassurance, Koontz didn't say it simply for that reason. Her pack could not afford to have a member who didn't contribute, so they would have to find something for him to do, even if it wasn't something as typical as fighting for the pack or providing food, et cetera.

Koontz sensed that she had worn out her welcome with Yildun. He didn't seem to be tired of or bothered by her at all, though the conversation seemed to have worn on him a bit. Especially the talk of his dead father. Out of respect, she decided she should go. It would also give him time to ponder his new duty while it was fresh in his head.

"Well, I have some things I have to do. I'll check in with you soon and see how it's going," the young Alpha said amiably, rising to all fours and preparing to go. She paused, wondering if it would be in poor taste to say something like, See you later to a wolf like Yildun. Unwilling to risk hurting his feelings, Koontz smilingly said, "Smell you later," instead. She knew he would hear the friendliness in her voice, as well as her light laugh, as she turned and walked slowly back across the plateau.