Whitestone Monadnock Help me now, tell me how

She had been watching @Cyril play with something new when the call went up. Her good ear raised and she turned her head. It wasn't a usual call, granted they hadn't gotten any calls from strangers since Rowan. The voice was rather pleasant but the message was rather serious. She placed a kiss on her son and told him to be on his best behavior while she took care of this. He was old enough to be left alone for her to have small trips.

Her pace was brisk as she had no time to waste. Tail raised and head held up as her brown eyes searched for the one who called. It only took a few moments of her quick movements for a small form came into sight. A smile etched itself into the pale leader's face. She hadn't fully expected to see this one again but they were welcomed nonetheless.

"It's good to see you again, Everly." Piety welcomed her warmly before moving on to the more important matters at hand. Her eyes grazing over the woman once. She seemed well and healthy. Perhaps the cry for the Monadnock wolves' attention was for something else. "What is it I can do for you?"

Cheedo had only just returned from an early morning hunt and dropped her catch into the cache. She'd thought a border patrol would be a good way to spend the rest of her morning before maybe seeing if Cyril might want to go on an adventure for the afternoon. She had grown to really like the boy and enjoyed spending time with him. She'd been very nervous about being around him before his birth but those feeling had left her.

Her ears perked when the call sounded at the border so the small agouti quickened her pace do that she could greet their visitor. It wasn't something she was entirely comfortable with but she felt the only way to get comfortable was to push herself.

When she arrived Piety was already there so Cheedo approached quietly. Brushing her side against her alpha in greeting she gave an apologetic look to Piety for arriving late. She then gave a polite nod to the woman before stepping back to observe.

Her eyes stayed focused on Everly as she spoke. If Wraith had opened the doors of the Monadnock to this woman than Piety certainly wouldn't object. She trusted her husband's judgment and the small female truly seemed like she needed a place to be. Not to mention there was the soft last words.

"I need help."

She took in a slow deep breath. The loner on their borders didn't look physically ill in any way. Perhaps a bit thin but that was to be expected. As she spoke the pale leader's interest only grew. Wraith knew what this was. Her head turned around as if expecting it to be him approaching but it was Cheedo. Piety offered a soft chuff to her subordinate and nodded. She was pleased to see the agouti linger back. Piety had truly no idea what was wrong with Everly despite that she seemed a bit distraught. Surely Wraith wouldn't offer someone who was knowingly dangerous help. The mother composed herself as her chest rose and dropped with her steady breaths.

"I will not deny you the help you need." Not now at least. If it became an incident like Anaia where they found themselves with a clutz then Piety might change her mind then. The couldn't handle it then when they had a healer and they certainly couldn't handle it now without one. "If he knows what this is and offered his help then I trust him to take good care of you." Piety knew her mate was a kind and strong soul. She had no doubt that Everly would be in good care here at the Monadnock.

Her head turned to look at Cheedo, curious if she had anything to say on the matter. Even if Piety had made up her mind she was willing to see if anyone was going to claim displeasure.

Upon her arrival to the border Cheedo had only caught a small bit of the conversation which of course left questions in the small agouti's mind. Mainly, what was it that Wraith knew what it was? Cheedo watched the stranger for a few moments trying to figure out what exactly was going on with her. Then she turned her gaze to Piety in hopes of getting some clue as to what she had walked up to. As she was certain Piety's mind had Cheedo's concern had gone to Cyril as her alpha spoke of giving the woman help. Would whatever it was Wraith could help with harm the pup?

Then she was reminded and for a moment felt a little sheepish for not realizing it sooner. Wraith would be just as concerned about the well being of his son so would not put him in danger if he thought this woman could hurt him. Cheedo continued to listen and it seemed that Piety would allow the stranger to get the help she was asking for.

The small agouti was a little surprised when Piety looked to her as if to ask her opinion. “I am sure Wraith wouldn't make such an offer if he felt it would cause harm,” she stated confidently, “And I think that if he can help her then she shouldn't be denied that help.” She did hope that Wraith could help the woman with whatever it was that was causing her so much distress.

Wraith was relieved the call had come when it did. Any more time and he would have been out of ear shot. As the hunting trip wasn't going as planned anyway, the dark leader attempted for a bit longer before relenting. Tilting his head, he listened for either Piety or one of the others to call back. Hearing none, the male finally lifted his head and boomed out a tenor reply that carried across the lowlands and the expanse of Whitestone territory.

Of course, he could never be nearby when a call came to from the borders. It was inevitable that Wraith would always be in the midst of something else on the other side of their territory. He was rarely sedentary save for in the hottest of summer days when the weather was at its worst.

He made haste and finally arrived in time to see both Cheedo and Piety already present and greeting a familiar face. While he could not approach her with the same deference he'd offered in neutral territory, the male's tail was lifted without heat and his woof was welcoming and warm. Wraith moved to Piety's side and nuzzled adoringly at the nub of her torn ear before bumping his shoulder in greeting with Cheedo.

To the loner, Wraith dipped his head. "I see you've met my mate, Piety, and Cheedo, one of our packmates. Good to see you found your way here." He made no mention of how they knew each other. That conversation was best left in private with Piety alone where the female would not have to feel put on trial or self conscious for her decisions. Judging by his beloved's stance, he could tell she'd already been invited in by her approval as well. "Come on. We'll see if we can get you something to eat and settled in. Cheedo, would you mind showing her around a bit? I'll let the others know to offer some space until you're ready," he told Lenae, though he still had no clue on her name. "Does that sound agreeable?"