He hadn't been looking for a conversation when he'd come to the ethos but one has found him. Loners always held a special place inside the healer because he was born one and up until a few months ago he'd remained one.  He had a greater concern for them when he met them because he knew what life was like as a loner.  Her honesty and straightforwardness was something that Emrys liked about her as well as her sense of humor.  Most of all he liked that he could laugh with her, it wasn't often that he found a wolf he could  have a good laugh.  It also wasn't often that he was found in such strange situations either.

He'd gone on to explain what exactly he had been doing and why.  There was also the theory of why what he'd been trying to do hadn't worked and as she spoke he nodded. “Yes, they are still asleep and unlike us they don't wake every day.” At least not in the winter time and he had to laugh at what she said next because while it was a serious question, at least he thought it was rather funny as well. She'd even gone on to do an impression of what it would sound like if the plants were talking from underground. “Yes, I suppose that if they were trying to talk it would be muffled underground.  Though I suppose I could press my ear to the ground,” he said with raised brow, “Maybe then I could hear them.”

Again the girls sense of humor came to the surface bringing a hearty laugh from the Healer.  As he found her impression of a plant trapped underground rather humorous and he even mused that he might have to put his ear to the ground to hear them.  She being the girl with the sense of humor repeated what he said before actually placing her ear to the snow covered ground, A grin appeared on his features.  “Do you hear anything? Are they saying anything we need to know about?” He asked playing along with her.  He felt it wouldn't be any fun for her if he didn't.

He watched her as she seemed to really be listening, his gaze meeting hers when she looked up at him. Then she asked a question about who he performed healing for, “They didn't really ask that did they,” he asked jovially as he rose from his haunches and put his ear to the ground. Then his tone took on a more serious tone, “I belong to a pack but I used to be a free lance Healer as you put it,” he explained as he looked into her eyes.  “We must be a right sight,” he said with a laugh.

He chuckled when she stated the plants that were under the ground had said that.  What they had said didn't matter as it was just a game he'd joined into with her, “I want to hear it for myself,” he stated before he too was pressing his ear to the ground. “Oh yes, I can hear it very clearly the did say that,” he stated a grin crossing his face as he played along with her.

Silence fell between them before she asked a more serious question to which he'd answered truthfully.  He looked into her eyes as they both lay there their cheeks against the cold snow while he waited for what might come next.  “White Fir Notch,” he stated when she'd finally spoken asking what pack he was in.

What the healer didn't understand was why this girl hadn't yet found a home, he felt she would fit in well.  She was playful with a good sense of humor and he felt she would work hard in a pack. She'd made it this far through the winter which he didn't consider to be an easy task.  The weather has been harsh on all of them and she'd made it through on her own. Even more she didn't look any the worse for wear so she had to be doing a pretty good job. "Are you looking for a pack?"

He'd given her the name of his pack which she repeated he thought to commit it to memory in case she ever needed it in the future.  While he thought she would make a nice addition to the pack he also knew the decision to join a pack could not be forced.  When it has come to be his time to decide he'd taken plenty of time to make sure it was exactly what he wanted. Emrys had a lot of things to consider before he had told Gent he was joining. He didn't know what her reasons might be but at least she knew where to go if she decided a pack was what she wanted.

He did however ask her out right just in case she was at that moment trying to decide on what pack. Her answer was quick and in the negative so Emrys let it go.  However, she soon amended her previous answer which earned her a nod. “That's okay, it's not an easy choice to make, it took me a long time before I chose to join White Fir Notch. If you've been on your own for awhile it can be even harder, it was for me.” He wasn't sure how long she'd been on her own but he did want her to know he understood where she might be coming from.

His head tilted to the side a little as she stuttered with her words bringing the healer some confusion about what she was trying to say.  “It's okay you don't have to but if you do want to talk about anything I am a good listener.  You can ask my friend I am sure she will tell you the same thing.  If you don't want to though that's okay to,” he said giving her cheek a light nudge to try and cheer her up.  He did smile when she asked where his pack was located, “Near a place called Secluded Spring you should be able to smell the markers and there you will find the border.  If you want to see me again or if you need anything just call for me and I will come.” He couldn't give her the exact location but the general area where she would be able to scent the markers was okay. “It doesn't matter what it is please come call for me.”

When she asked about his pack he thought she might be interested in joining or at least considering her options.  He soon found out that wasn't the case at all when she became adamant that she wasn't interested in joining a pack. Instead of giving her reasons why she should be chose to go a different route.  Emrys told her it was okay that she didn't and told her about how long it had taken him.  He hoped that this might help her to see he understood and that he wouldn't force her into a decision about it.  He didn't know if she would think about it or not but if she did he would be happy to have her in the Notch.

More important than letting her know he understood her hesitation was letting her know she could consider him a friend. That if she needed to talk he would be there to listen.  His touch received a whine from her which told him she was grateful for what he'd tried to do for her. A smile crossed his pale features glad that he had been able to offer her some kind of help.  He really liked her and wouldn't mind having her friendship but it had to he her choice. He didn't stop there, instead going on to tell her if she needed anything he would be there.  He met her gaze as she told him she would, “I hope to hear from you in the future then,” he said offering her another smile.When she announced that she needed to get going Emrys took notice of how late it was, “I do as well.” He needed to get back to the notch not wanting Jynx to worry about him, it was the last thing she needed. When she rose to leave Emrys followed suit but she'd already started to lope away.  He was surprised when she stopped and told him her name, “And I'm Emrys, take care of yourself Lyes.” He hoped that he would see her again but even more so that she would join the notch.  He thought she would fit in well once she became accustomed to pack life and maybe she could even become his apprentice if healing was what she was interested in.