Silvertip Mountain Poke the bear

Another gruff greeting from Steady. Phocion supposed the beta would warm up to him someday. . .even if that day was a long ways from now.

"It's been good," he responded casually. "Krypton is a great mentor."

The thought that had been plaguing him ever since seeing the pain in Krypton's eyes upon mentioning the pack's great loss suddenly surfaced. He knew not whether it was crossing lines to ask Steady about the situation, but since he was part of this family now, he supposed he should know. . .

"Steady, what happened recently?" Phocion's tone was measured, careful not to set off the dark male. "Krypton mentioned a great loss. . ."