Barley trots back, mouth full of herbs. He's awfully proud of himself, and how far he has come since filling this role. However, no one is quite as proud as Athena - She rushes over to her friend and wags her tail happily, calmly. Barley has really grown into his role, and if she had to describe him it would definitely be something along the lines of 'very zen'.
After the greeting, he happily wonders off to his special cave near the small pond. Organizing everything, and preparing for new medicine researches. He's excited to get going, if a little nervous. Athena gives an encouraging howl, before running off to tend to the other pack members. Barley watches, glad he has a friend like Athena.