<div style="text-align: justify;">Ian smiled back at Lizette. He naturally could not see that she was smiling, but her voice denounced it to him. Brietta was still a little uncertain, but she trusted her uncle. In his day, Ian had been a strong and caring alpha, and he had stepped down due to his blinding in battle, but had remaining as a strong voice in his pack. So all the members of, and people associated with his pack saw him as a wise and compassionate man.<br/><br/>"Very well, child", Ian murmured.<br/><br/>When Lizette set her chin on his help, the man placed a hand on her head. It was his way of saying that he accepted her help. "Any help will be welcome, and we thank you for that."<br/><br/>Brietta, encouraged by Ian, also accepted Lizette's help. Knowing that she would be back made her Irish friend feel a bit more at ease.<br/><br/>Hugging Lizette back, Brietta opened her mouth to protest when she chose a place on the floor. Her protest was cut short before she could even finish it, though, and she sighed. "Very well. Suit yourself", the girl replied, in a good-natured way.<br/><br/>Ian sat comfortably on a large chair. "Take my bed, Bri. I will be here so I can hear them coming." Brietta smiled and walked to her uncle, hugging and kissing the man. "Thank you, uncle. I will be up and ready to go the minute you call for me."</div>