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Ruenna was quite taken aback when her kind words toward Minori were answered with a silent, withering glare. Rue's ears flattened in confusion. This was certainly not the first time Rue had come upon Minori at the border behaving with much more hostility than was necessary given the situation-- her reaction when Corvus returned came readily to mind. Rue had no idea what was going on in Minori's personal life, but it was concerning to Rue that whatever it was seemed to be spilling over into her professional demeanor. 

At least Issun responded appropriately to Rue's greeting. Rue's gaze shifted to the freckled man, her gratitude plain in her eyes. He was kind to attribute his recovery to her, as she had done little more than change his bandages and encourage him to rest. Rue hoped that the woman at Issun's side would prove to be as warmhearted as he was. Issun deserved to have someone special in his life, Rue thought. 

Minori had composed herself somewhat by the time Kavik arrived, so it seemed only Rue and the new girl would be subjected to her entirely unwarranted asperity. Rue shot an uncertain look toward Kavik as he nodded his greeting, hoping to nonverbally forwarn him of the confusing dynamic at play here. 

Takara introduced herself with excitement in her voice and eagerness in her eyes, and for the sake of the new recruit Rue attempted a welcoming smile. Smiling was the last thing that she felt like doing when her gamma was behaving so erratically, but she did so anyway. Such a sweet-natured girl deserved that much. 

Minori took it upon herself to respond to Takara's request, despite the presence of two leaders who outranked her. It was a bold move-- one Rue would never have made, but then again, Rue was a very different sort of wolf from Minori. Minori went on to hint at their recent misfortunes and imply that they were not yet ready to face the oncoming winter. This was not information that Rue would have divulged to a potential recruit, but it was also not a misstep that neccessitated interference. Despite any ill-treatment she received, she would not stoop to disrespecting her packmate with a public correction. 

Rue's listened quietly, her tail switching back and forth as it often did when she was irked.