Altar of Twilight Oh,I need this

Mason smiled at Floki when he explained Charon was actually his brother and this was one of the reasons he wanted to promote him. A familial connection, just like Mason at FitzDutiful. And Steady too, for that matter. Mason listened carefully, ears cupped towards his companion, his tail swishing excitedly from side to side behind him. It was a relief to hear that Floki had done exactly what Mason had done – he had asked to think. It was amazing how similar they actually were.
 
The mood lowered a little bit when Floki admitted his brother didn’t feel so happy about the promotion. Mason considered, because this was something he had never had to deal with. June and he had always been so close, and they accepted each others’ accomplishments with open arms. She knew herself she could not be a Beta, though, so maybe that had helped with any lack of jealousy?
 
“I’m sorry Flo…” Mason looked at his new friend and thought for a moment then added: “did Charon not explain why it was you? Did you manage to have a talk with your other brother, or is he just not listening?” Mason was a bit awkward in this capacity, but he felt a need to try and help. If leadership was about keeping the pack strong, he was sure Floki would be upset about his brother’s dissatisfaction. “Maybe he will feel better in time?” Mason added with another few wags of his tail, hoping to brighten the mood.