A single ear perked backward, listening to the call that came specifically for Lachesis and for a moment she thought nothing of it, until her memory jolted her back to reality and she recalled the wolf she'd met back at Heartwood and promised to shelter within Driftwood Surge once she had successfully found them. That had been some time ago, and her own anxiety coupled with the sheer amount of stress she'd encountered before and since meeting Alvar had allowed him to slip her mind, if only briefly, and she hurried to where the call had come with one thing on her mind. She knew that Lachesis might not be happy to have a strange wolf calling out for him, only wolves that knew of these lands knew the traditions and apparently Alvar had no idea that his blunt intrusion spoke volumes much different than a attempt to join--it seemed like a challenge.

She entered the scene just as Alvar had finished speaking, she watched his stance and felt a moment of relief at his attempt to show submission but clearly Lachesis was not impressed and he had every right to think this way. She approached the male cautiously, turning her attention to Lachesis and licked his chin in submission before finally speaking. "I met him a few weeks back and I encouraged him to come to Driftwood Surge, we met just before the move and I didn't want to add more stress by bringing a stranger into the mix when everyone is trying to get adjusted. I apologize for not mentioning this earlier..." she said, shoulders slumping, head dipping lower than the larger white male. She respected him, he knew that, and she would give him as much information that he needed to smooth this awkward meeting over. The rest, the promise of loyalty, relied on Alvar and him alone. She had no idea what the male could contribute to the pack but she could envision him being a great asset to the pack--he was young and healthy and obviously smart, she eyed Lachesis to see what he thought of the matter.

Lachesis attitude had not changed, despite Rory's explanation and for a moment she wondered if the alabaster male was angry with her or simply fed up with the bullshit of all these stranger wolves. She knew that accepting wolves was a risk, every wolf promised something or another and usually didn't uphold their end of the deal, especially when winter was at its peak or coming to an end and Alvar was no different. She turned toward the tawny male, eyes said but understanding of what Lachesis had said for him to do and thought to give her own words but considered against it. There was nothing further she could do, the male would have to prove himself and judging from the fact that he had come here from a conversation some weeks back meant that he was a man of his word. She had no doubt that he would come back with a kill, or information, worthy of the Surge.

She felt herself cringe when Alvar spoke, his words spoke volumes and yet she felt sorry that she had been the one to lead him on a cold trail to a home she had been accepted to while he had been rejected. She had no idea Lachesis would have done that, in fact she had never seen this side of Lachesis but it made her feel confident in his leading capabilities because he didn't just take the word of any wolf he met, they would have to prove their worth and it made her even the more proud that she had chosen this place as her home. She had worked for her position at Dritwood Surge, whether she truly believed it or not, and now Alvar would have to do the same if he wanted a home. "I'll see you soon," she spoke to the male she had met while a loner near Heartwood, then turned toward her leader and licked his chin once more, her eyes sad. "I'm truly sorry Lachesis, I didn't mean to stir up...what ever this is. Alvar really does seem like a good wolf and I'm sure he'll prove his worth to you." she said, wanting to believe her words cause otherwise her relationship with Lachesis could be in jeopardy.