Emberwood Every time you smile, I smile.

Ibis didn't know what to expect, but whatever the outcome of her question she hoped that Reiko fared well. If she had issues, Ibis would be sure to address them as best she could, although... The girl was still adjusting to her role among these wolves, having never carried a rank with any great merit before. To go from a pack's messenger to a rogue, and then suddenly the leader of a group? It felt a little bit like whiplash.

It was also a little bit disheartening to hear that Reiko hadn't met others; there were so many, but Ibis presumed they were all busy getting acquainted with the forest, or one another, or perhaps busy with their duties. The woman's face looked drawn, even as she smiled, as if some great weight was pressing in on all sides. Ibis was empathetic to that feeling—it was the same she carried.

Would it be alright if I join you? The woman requested, almost shy in her query. Ibis nodded and matched her pace with the larger wolf; she did not know what to say immediately after, but when the silence became a little bit too oppressive, she prompted Reiko by saying, Is there something on your mind, um.. That I can help with?