When he began to treat her as an individual ... it was uncomfortable, as much as the effort was appreciated. As the heightened emotion began to fade, her muscle memory began to return. A year of conditioning wouldn't come undone in a single conversation. But going forward, she would try. At least to the best of her abilities. For now, she shuffled alongside her Warlord, attention fixated on the path before them.
A lull settled between them as they walked, it wasn't until they had covered some ground that he broke the silence was more. If there were any trade she could learn. She had no idea- had never given it any thought. The girl couldn't even think of an answer she thought he might like to hear. Just as she was getting ready to confess her non-existent ambition, Sirius quickly reiterated that fighting was mandatory. The idea of fighting or defending herself went against her grain, but she wouldn't press it further. With a quiet sigh, she found her voice again. "H-honestly, I'm not sure." She answered lightly. Her entrenched desire to please others was all she felt she had to lean back on. If that was taken away, she had no idea what would be left.
While she didn't particularly need the announcement to understand they were nearing pack territory, she did offer a soft nod in acknowledgment to Sirius' announcement. When he suggested that there was a specific place he wanted to show her if she could manage, she was quick to respond "I can make it," Adelina assured. While she was tired from the trip and the deprivation, if she wasn't receiving instruction, she was unsure where that would leave her.
