baby one more time

Hawkeye knew right where Ariston would be, for there was no other location that had popped into her mind besides the watering hole he had shown her.

Pulling up on her trot, she gave a quiet "Ariston" with a nod. "There is plenty to talk about, and I'm sure you're curious as to what. I noticed your reaction to my words at the pack meet and you have no worries; I did not mean you, but another who questioned my leadership."

The Alpha paused a beat, then switched gears. "I think you would make an excellent counselor and caretaker — it would be great for you to teach my pups some things. You have a more joyous personality than I do, but perhaps things will change with motherhood." The words ended on a light note, and Hawkeye settled on her haunches to await Ariston's reply.