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The moment Jake stepped foot inside the Wolfpack camp, several actives walked up to him asking for assistance on their assignments. Jake gave them all the excuse that Crys wanted to see him, however, he didn't go looking for her. First he went into the dining area and sat down at one of the tables. The cook from the night before glared at him severely, which caused him to snort out a chuckle. "I'm sorry... I've been having a tough week."
"We don't actually have food to spare, you know that." The woman said, frowning.
"I know, Bethany. Again, I apologize." Jake mumbled, closing his eyes and rubbing his temples.

Suddenly he realized the woman had sat across from him. "Has Crystal rejected you, Jacob?"
Jake opened his eyes quickly and frowned at the woman. "What are you talking about?"
"I see you following that girl around since you two were only children Jake. All of a sudden you seem to be avoiding her completely. I assumed she might have rejected you."
Jake sighed, pressing his forehead against the wooden table. "If only it was just that simple." he mumbled.
"What did you say, dear?" The woman asked, curiously.
"I just have been very stressed lately. I see no reason why I should expose Crys to my problems, specially now." He stated, more clearly.
"So she didn't..."
"That... Is none of your concern." Jake cut the woman off before she actually asked the question. He knew where that conversation was heading, and he didn't really like it. He didn't mean to be rude to the woman, she had known him since his arrival in the clan, and Crys since birth. He owed her that much respect, but thinking about the personal implications of his mission was something his mind wouldn't bear at this point. He nodded. "Excuse my manners, it's been... Complicated."
The woman simply smiled. "Say no more. However I do worry about the two of you. Crys has been more and more alone since her father died. It can't be good for her. And you..." She nodded, a small sigh escaping her. "It is apparent that something is seriously troubling you, boy. You should talk to someone about this."
He smiled as he stood up to leave. "No... I just need to make it less apparent."

Then a boy entered the dining area, Jake recognized him a being Ali's recruit. "Jacob... Crystal wants to speak with you. Now."
"Of course. Where is she?"
"At home." The boy answered, before running off.
Jake sighed. There was no way to avoid this now. He left the dining hall and made his way to Crystal's cabin.