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The older healer's answer danced around Arielle's question. She was willing to live here but was she willing to be truly loyal to the bear? Only time would tell. The bruin-heart wasn't so sure, but she was willing to see how things would play out. In the meantime, she could learn whatever Stryx was willing to teach her. 

She was at least curious enough to ask how she would know if she was worthy. Merrick answered, although Arielle caught the subtle look he offered her that said it was ultimately her choice. 

Her sunlit gaze studied the other healer's face for a moment before she added: If you can do that, then you can stay here. Only time will tell if you are worthy. If Stryx accepted their terms, soon they would see how serious she was. In the meantime, the bruin-heart would search for answers in her own way.