[ It's a... very fair look to give, but that doesn't stop Derek from meeting it with raised eyebrows of his own. There's a couple of seconds of silence before Derek just pushes ahead. No point in hedging. ]

I'm building a pack. I want him to be a part of it.

[ There's a lot he could go into here - why he's picking Reggie, why he only wants a pack now, after being here for eight months and disappearing for two. Derek's not going to volunteer any information he doesn't have to, though, not without being prompted - otherwise, he runs the risk of making this a sales pitch instead of an honest conversation. ]

I've already offered him the bite. Consenting isn't a decision he can make without your input, so. I'm here to ask for your input.