“I’ve been pretty busy– with slavery abolishing and the new ranks and rules, I had a fuck lot to get used to. I was Shutcall for more than five years, being a concierge is similar, but it’s a whole new place to learn about, and a lot more people to deal with. Took some time to adapt, so I’m might have been living between work and home for the past year. Haven’t been the best friend someone could ask– even though my ass was still available with a phone call.” He replied gently. Baelfire didn’t need to explain, but it had been a while after all. And he liked the wolf, so kinda felt shitty for falling off radar.
“That I am– four years now. We make a good team– not that we’re a team, but you get what I mean. I know what he wants and expects of me, so I give him that. And he takes me like I am– and that’s really all I need. I know people have been wondering why the fuck I didn’t leave, but even without my memories, I know unconsciously, I’d know something was wrong and my old pack knew I was here– so that could put them in danger, and trying to explain everything to my parents– it’d just be a fucking mess. But how ‘bout you man? How’s it been? I know you’re still with Galadrielle, but I’m interested in how you’re doin’!”
“You don’t need to explain Baelfire, I haven’t been very social myself. These new freedoms of being an escort take a while to get used to, I’m still not sure I’m comfortable with them, but Galadrielle takes care with helping me adjust and I’m grateful for it.”
Not to mention he could of picked up the phone should he have needed the other wolf, but he wasn’t one for technology, or to ask for help even if he needed it. He understood that people needed their own company sometimes and would never intrude intentionally.
It was nice to know Baelfire and Leopold had survived all the change and adversity. He knew Baelfire probably didn’t have the easiest life with the Warden, and that he was probably busy, as was Leo, but they seemed to work, and that was enough for Alden to be happy for the other wolf.
“I would never ask why you didn’t leave, you all have your reasons, I know Kadyn stayed, as did Effy’s escort. You all have your own minds, though I will admit, had I been given the choice, I believe I’d of had to stay. My wolf is too dangerous for me to risk losing my memory and letting him loose upon the world.”
Alden smiled and nodded at him, knowing Baelfire wouldn’t pry too much, he valued privacy, even if he did report his observations to Leo. Alden had been around long enough to know it was part of his job.
“Good, actually I now have an allowance, so I have taken up surfing. I’ve seen you at the gym once or twice but do you have hobbies?”
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