Lion Head Mesa The sun doesn't give light to the moon assuming the moon's gonna owe it one

What she proposed seemed far too kind to offer a stranger. And with no request to join their pack in return, or so it seemed that way to him. He was hesitant to believe that she would grant him somewhere safe to rest from his traveling without wanting something from him.  

He was quiet a few moments as he considered her words. He couldn't keep the interest from his expression. It would be nice to have somewhere to go when he was tired and hungry. And what would you want in return for such a gracious offer? he asked. Surely she wasn't being kind just for the sake of it. No one ever offered anything without wanting some kind of payment.