Silvertip Mountain Leadership is about growing others

The song of the birds changed, though the squirrel was still angrily chattering away. The difference told him what he needed to know- they had spotted danger. Well, at least what they considered danger. Steady considered him a trusted friend, or, dare he say... Brother. 

He grinned as Ezekiel joked. Yes, yes, I'm here. Just enjoying the mountain, he confessed. He knew the other animals that lived here were an asset to him, both when he needed food, and when he was on the look out for trespassers or other danger.

He sat back on his haunches, and in a Steady-like manner, got down to business. I was wondering if you had thought any more about the Beta position. The question would probably tip Ezekiel off about who the Alpha was considering, but Steady didn't worry about it. If it made Ezekiel think more seriously about the promotion, all the better.