Her answer was surprising, bringing an astonished smile to dark man's lips. It was very rare to see that kind of wisdom in such a young wolf- hell he had met many loners twice her age who expected much more of a prospective pack. Castel seemed almost too humble in her request, something that might have appeared suspicious, had it not been mixed with blunt, slightly rambling manner she otherwise presented. In the end Drestig just huffed, shaking his head lightly and reaching out to rub his cheek along her flank as she passed, moving around and coming up her opposite side, coating her in the scent of Wild Rye Fields. Once his head was back by hers, he fell in step, slowly leading her towards the tree line and the pack den.

He met her comments with an easy grin, snorting amusedly at the little joke. She had a lot of words in her, that was for sure, but they seemed to be paired with an easy going nature and healthy attitude, both qualities that would serve her well as part of the pack. Nodding his head, the elder man spoke pleasantly, eyes idly scanning the landscape as he went; "You've come to the right place, we've got a bit of everything here. Some of them might be an acquired taste, but I'm sure you'll handle it." He turned his gaze back to the yearling to wink at the comment, amusement flickering in his embers. "You can be sure they'll save their judgment until they've gotten to know you and seen you in action, they were offered the same courtesy." His smile remained effortless as they walked, voice still calm and conversational. There was no point in pushing his rank here, she was part of the family now and as long as she stayed true to her promises he wouldn't bother to play tough.

After a short walk in silence, the powdery snow making barely a sound beneath their paws, Drestig slowed, face turning thoughtful. When he looked at his new recruit yet again, there was a small crease in his brow, eyes growing serious. "I won't tell the others about your… Condition, not as long as you can keep up. But I urge you to share with them when you feel comfortable, once they've gotten to know the rest of you. In my experience, secrets and trust don't work well together." Another smile graced his lips then, soft and genuine, and he held her gaze for a few moments, letting the message sink in. Family supported each other, but they couldn't do that without sharing each other's trust. "And on that note," He added, smile growing crooked; "I will have to tell Jessie, my mate. She's away at the moment, but I'll introduce you when she gets home." Which hopefully wouldn't be much longer.

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