She did not have to wait too long for his arrival but when she saw him, Jessie wished she would have had to. Sadness filled her emerald gaze at the sight of the dark Tainn, his musky scent filling his nostrils for what was probably the last time as she shoved her nose into his neck fur. When he pulled away her neck stretched forward slightly before pulling away, knowing that she had stripped that right away from herself at the meeting. She swallowed, looking into his familiar gaze, a small smile on her lips, despite the circumstance, ”He makes me happy, Triell. I didn't  think I'd be able to be after Hotei...” she broke off. Taking a deep breath, she sighed. The woman hated goodbyes more than anything. She was not one for goodbyes because she was the one that always stayed, the one that never left.

She searched his gaze, ”Will you take care of him for me?” She mentioned in the direction of Hotei's grave. After his death, she had gone every day, to make sure that its sight had not been ruined, that he still prevailed, that it was fresh. She still loved him and a part of her soul would always love him. It had died along side him that night and she was a fool if she didn't acknowledge it. Her mouth was dry. When she spoke again, her voice cracked, ”You will always be a brother to me Triell.” There was so much to say to him and so little time. A pack was waiting for him and Drestig was waiting for her. Jessie just didn't know if she could be the first one to finally walk away, even if she already had.

It made her feel less guilty to know that he at least slightly approved of her decision to leave. Happiness was never something that came easy to Jessie and the fact that she was finding it so quickly after what happened was astounding. Relief flooded over here with the knowledge that he would do one thing she knew would concern her while she was gone. Jessie looked over him once more when he pulled away, not buying his playful act for a second. She was almost sure this was a painful for him as it was for her. It was Tainn-like of him to offer such a thing to her after everything that happened and it took everything within her not to laugh. She had seen how everyone looked at Drestig and at her at the pack meeting, the message was clear: she was no longer welcome within the Bend. She was grateful though, ”Thank you, Triell. I'll keep that in mind if something comes up.” Her nose twitched, determined not to become too emotionally invested in this conversation and leave the waterworks for when she was on the road with Drestig.

Triell had claimed them as mates but were they really such a thing? The widowed Tainn viewed them as companions and close friends and Jessie certainly loved him, but the gray coated lady could not go as far to put such a title to their relationship. She did not want to tell the dark man this though, in fear of revoking his blessing. She was silent but Triell's question awoke an excitement within her. Emerald eyes sparkling, she spoke, ”Yes, I believe so. I miss it over there and I've always wanted to explore more of the surrounding areas.” She paused before continuing, ”Drestig is sorry for everything that has happened. But I suppose that's in the past now.” Blinking at the large male again, she spoke one last time, her voice softer, ”You take care of yourself. Don't let any woman wear you down, okay? And if you ever find yourself on the other side of the mountain give me a howl.” She huffed, stepping forward to give Triell one last parting embrace.