[ It doesn't particularly faze Derek, considering it's coming from Scott. But where the growl fails, the rest picks up the slack. ]

We might not, but you think that's going to stop any of us from trying? As if having no control in a situation ever has.

[ But he takes in a deep breath, not prepared for the idea of Scott taking care of the pack in his absence. Only one of them should have had to age so fast, and it definitely wasn't Scott. ]

You're not me, Scott. You'd need to follow your instincts, if that ever happened. [ He exhales, then, in a sigh. ] Anchor the pack. Take care of everyone, but don't forget about yourself. [ Which Derek is prone to doing. ]