She watched him. His lowered stance, the way his nose would be touching the ground if he just bowed a little bit more. None of it made her feel anything, except a calming numbness that helped her get through her days. For her children and the pack that was counting on her to get through this. Counting on her for comfort and support through this awful time. And so her lips pursed, eyes narrowing as he lifted himself from his back aching pose (at least it would be for her at eight years of age) and told them his history. Jessie had never been fond of wolves that let it all out on the table upon first meet. It was probably what had drawn her so much to Askan and Reyes even though they annoyed the hell out of her once upon a time. She didn't ask questions and neither did they. Something about his story did cause an alarm to sound in her mind though. While creativity was an important trait to have, following orders were also valued.

If that had not set her off, when he continued, it only made her more wary - and only encouraged to sour her mood further. The Rye Queen's jaw tightened, emerald eyes hardening as they stared at the loner. Just as her jaws were opening to retort, her second beat her to it. Jessie nodded her head in affirmation, adding her own tid-bit, "Lachesis is a friend of mine and an intelligent man. I'm sure any reason he had for not accepting you back was not stupid." The woman's lip curled slightly, eyes narrowing into even further slits. Her voice was hard when she spoke again, "If we accept you, how will we know you won't cause trouble with our allies? As you said, you are angry with him and one of my least favorite things is ruining my relationships with other packs." The monochrome woman's tail lashed behind her.

Had it been any other day, Alvar might have already been running for the hills. Curtesy of a few harsh words from Jessie and her usual attitude. The mother's tail lashed angrily behind her now as she listened to the excuse this loner at to offer them. While he could have certainly meant that as meaningful, it did not detract from the fact that he had insulted someone that she had known much longer than she had known him. The Rye Queen snorted, black lips pulling down into a frown as she watched the loner's next actions. Jessie did not know how to react and simply watched. She shifted uncomfortably, watching for the corner of her eyes to gauge Laike or Adelayde's reaction to this.

It was comforting to see that at least Adelayde seemed to be as confused as she was. When he spoke, she did her best to listen, even though at this point the only thing Jessie wanted to do was chase the loner from their borders. They were down a healer now and the presence of an injured member would do nothing to benefit them. Something held her back though. Perhaps it was thre nagging voice in her head that told her that Drestig created this pack for second chances. She would be demolishing that truth if she turned this man away without a second thought. Her mate had always been the better half of the two of them. Turning her head towards Laike, she lifted an eyebrow towards him, wanting his thoughts. After all, they were partners now and it seemed that he would not be as vocal as her former one.

Laike had no problem taking this one. His sharp words and biting tone resonated well within Jessie's mind. The woman's tail curl behind her back, pleased that the two agreed with the sitation despite not taken a sidebar. The last thing the Rye Queen wanted was trouble in her home but just as much she did not want to see an end come to Wild Rye Fields. Jaw clenched as the loner responded and the Tainn resisted the urge to roll her eyes. Such empty words for someone who just spent his first impression insulting their allies. Lachesis, who was trying to help the fellow. They would accept him, however, and in the end, he would hopefully prove himself. Adelayde would take him on a tour. Jessie's jaws parted, voice forceful, "Wait. One more thing." Emerald eyes stared at the loner, her voice calm but serious, "You will occupy the lowest position of the pack until you prove yourself. Unless Laike and I state otherwise, you stay there." With a nod she allowed them to carry on and she turned and went back into the fields in order to think.