Dawnlark Plains Anybody there?

waiting for loir to return, aditya shifted awkwardly next to dawn, resisting the urge to pace, restless. he was relieved when the newcomer appeared again, and even more happy to see her come back with food. that hadn't taken long at all, a good sign. her enthusiasm was catching, and aditya looked at dawn, his mouth quirking in a half-smile as he spoke.

"she held up her end of the deal," he rumbled, blinking slowly. "now we must hold up ours." he turned his gaze back to the woman, his smile growing broader, more even, as he continued. "you must continue to provide, and stay away from the dens with pups unless--and until--allowed to go there. additionally--"

aditya looked back at dawn, head tilted sideways. "she needs a mentor, during her initial stay here. i can serve in that role, unless you intend to." his words were stilted but not completely wooden; he was still trying to get used to their new relationship, especially when pack matters were concerned. he got better with each encounter, but there still was tension that the woman must undoubtedly sense; adi hoped it didn't put her off the pack entirely.