Blacktail Deer Plateau somebody shine a light

I am okay, he lied, not wanting to burden his new packmate with his problems even though he felt way less than okay most days. Having a sick mate that he was forbidden to take care of pretty much stole his reason for living aside from his packmates and the plateau. Some days, it was painfully difficult to pull himself from the floor in front of the den Liri had quarantined herself in, but leading the pack gave him purpose and kept him from drowning in his depression. He stuffed those things behind his alpha mask and asked, What are you curious about? Concern painted his features. Maybe I can answer some questions for you, he added a second later. He assumed she probably had a lot of questions, being new to the plateau and not knowing anyone or any of their customs. Hopefully, he could help ease her mind some if that's what she needed. Perhaps she just had the usual questions, which he was glad to answer as well.