Neverwinter Forest so there he was...

He closed his eyes for a few moments—thinking probably, and she waited quietly for him to answer. When he did, her eyebrows raised some in interest. Fishing? she asked and nodded. Food is always helpful. She had never done it before, but more variety in their meals could never hurt. And maybe he could teach her if this continued to go well. 

As for the pups: Watching the pups would also be helpful, but that's something you would have to wait to do until you prove that we can trust you, Simmik offered. She wouldn't just okay a new wolf being around the children, and she was sure Mal would agree. 

I'm willing to let you join us, she added after a few moments of considering. But first, you have to give me a fishing lesson; show me how skilled you are at it, so I know if I can trust your word. She thought it was a fair condition. She would allow him across the borders temporarily; there was a stream nearby and if he caused any problems, the pack was just a call away. Plus she was confident in her own protection abilities.