Searching high and low

She stepped back, brows furrowing as the young woman stirred and finally got up. She started by apologizing, even going as far as to say she'd accept any punishment necessary for trespassing. Sighing, she shook her head and took another step back. "I'm not going to punish you for collapsing upon our borders. A different pack might have, but not this one. You look like you've been through enough as it is." She offered a smile to the girl, wondering how she had gotten in such a state to begin with. It did look like she had been through a rough time, and it didn't seem like she had purposefully tried to cross unlike some others she had encountered. This girl sounded honest with her words, so Avalon gave her the benefit of the doubt.

She frowned a little when the girl appeared as if she might cry. Did she really truly believe that she would be attacked? Or maybe it was something else? Whatever the case, her gaze softened. And then almost quietly, the girl introduced herself as Alna. It was a pretty name, but what caught her was that she was also looking for Bass. Her head tilted, tail wagging ever so slightly. "It's nice to meet you, Alna. My name is Avalon, and it just so happens that I know your uncle Bass." Her smile returned, hoping that the girl would relax now that she understood that she wouldn't get hurt. "You're in safe paws now, Alna."