"I am thankfully not qualified to professionally address some of these concerns, but I'm willing to privately refer you to a counselor that I know. He's human - but considering that this matter has something to do with your relationship with our Alpha, it is likely better that way."
Really, I can only nod in agreement with that. The potential for overscrutiny or even malfeasance if another werewolf of the Rimecoat was trying to instruct me is high.
While I've trusted most of them I've met, I could just be paranoid about relying on my Intuition or letting my guard down around-
"…Setting that aside, may I examine your son now?"
The jarring shift in topic made me bristle and withdraw. My hands wrapped entirely around to cover the black fur on my lap as I felt myself give her a *look*.
"I'm afraid now is when I'll have to be the kind of mother that questions your credentials to do such a thing. He is not exactly what you are used to examining."
