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"We still want you," FitzDutiful was quick to intercede, unwilling to let Zaria get the first word here, but it seemed Mason wasn't finished either. He seemed to question why Steady was made Beta too and FitzDutiful looked at him questioningly. He was about to reply when Zaria began speaking. he decided it was probably safer to just let her talk then to cut her off and risk them not looking united. Whereas he had faith in his son, it concerned him that Zaria seemingly did not and for the first time a momentary flash of fear that she would favour her own children over Mason appeared. It was swiftly quelled as Zaria finished speaking and FitzDutiful decided to add his side onto it too.

"Steady becoming Beta was completely independent of your position. It's why we didn't feel a need to make him wait for he deserved the position just as much as you. We saw no reason why the two of you could not lead together for you both have different things to offer the pack." With that said he kept his gaze soft towards his son, wondering though - did Mason not think Steady worthy of the position? Was there an element of birthright in Mason's claim?