She was surprised by Danica's sudden show of affection, but it warmed her heart, and she eagerly reciprocated, pressing her muzzle into the young mother's thick, creamy fur. "And I yours." She murmured into a silver ear as reply before pulling back, feeling tears press behind her eyes. She blinked a few times to clear them, before meeting the other's emerald gaze, nodding lightly; "I understand, the world can be... Scary." She smiled, happy to see that Danica finally seemed comfortable in her company. "I do hope that you will let Daniel meet the rest of us though, we would all like to help teach him. You're his only mother, but raising a pup... Well it's a job for the whole pack." She said it warmly with no sign of pressure, in the end it would be Danica's choice how she raised her son, and though Aideen was above her in rank, it was not her place to tell the mother what she should or shouldn't do; Except in medicinal situations. As a medic she had no specific say over Daniel or his mother though, and the vast majority of her knowledge about childrearing was theoretical. Still she could offer advice like this.

Movement in the bushes made both women turn their heads and broad, loving smiles spread across both muzzle when the dark pup finally appeared; "And here he is!" Aideen crooned softly, copper eyes full of adoration as she watched Daniel walk up to his mother. The boy introduced himself, eliciting an almost purring sound from the orange healer. Then he turned his shifting eyes to his mother, sharing a bright, adoring smile with her before turning back to Aideen. Danica confirmed his question, nudging the lad forwards, and the medic's head was lowered in response, ears turning back in a friendly expression; "It is very nice to meet you Daniel." She said softly, eager to greet him physically, buy holding back, not wanting to overwhelm the little man; Or his mother... Glancing back up at the proud mother, Aideen offered a bright smile; "He's wonderful, Danica. A beautiful little gentleman."