Silvertip Mountain Leadership is about growing others

Steady shifted to move before Ezekiel's paw hit his shoulder, chuckling at their verbal play. He was glad he could make a joke and his friend wouldn't take it to heart. The moment turned serious again, and Steady nodded. You've earned the trust and friendship of me, and this pack. You've earned the Beta position, he said honestly. He didn't want to make any more comment about being let down, remembering the promises that Krypton had gave him. Deep down, he was still a little hurt by her sudden departure, but he didn't want to admit it. 

He nodded at Ezekiel's invitation for patrol. Yes, but there's one more thing I need to do, he said. Then, he raised his maw toward the sky and announced Ezekiel's promotion to the rest of the pack, figuring the other male would join in, as well. When he was finished, he motioned for Ezekiel to lead the way for the patrol, and began his usual sniffing and marking.

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