Though quite certain he could handle this on his own, he was grateful for Renhett's presence. He offered her a grin as she moved to his side, his gaze briefly sweeping over her. She looked a bit more plump now, but it was really quite hard to tell since she wasn't terribly far into her pregnancy. As Bass greeted him, he'd turn his attention back to the pack leader, curious and wondering why exactly he had been summoned. He'd attempt to have an open mind, even if internally he wished he was anywhere but here right now.
Bass's words made a slight frown touch his lips. Was it that obvious that he was uncomfortable here? Áki wasn't one who hid his feelings well, so he should've expected it - but his words took him a bit by surprise. But he laughed regardless, a hearty chuckle that rumbled in his chest. "Perhaps," he said simply, not wanting to say more to imply that he wasn't at all afraid if it came down to that. It seemed a more jestful comment than a serious one, so he held his tongue. "Aki Jarvela," he'd offer his own name with ease. "And a pleasure to meet you, as well, Bass."
What Bass had to say wasn't far from what Renhett had originally told him. She was to stay in Abaven until the children were born. "I respect that decision," he rumbled gently, nodding his head. Needing permission to visit Renhett was... fine, if not something he'd ever chose for himself. "I.. simply want to know you will not decide to keep my children." Though he didn't know precisely how packs worked in that regard, what he did know was that they were often protective over things they had no claim over.. especially other wolves.
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