Blackwater Islands got a river for a soul

Having a lot on your plate was to be expected as leader, so Kalika said nothing about Akantha's slight dismissal. The next request came as a bit of a surprise, though it was nothing that she hadn't been somewhat prepared for. Of course, Kalika answered with an assuring nod, Anytime. Although scouting was one of her chosen trades, she didn't feel threatened by Whip. Not only was he a male and therefore less competition anyway, but it was good that they had wolves doing the work of a scout within and outside of the territory. Also, being in Akantha's favor gave her the added confidence which she needed to feel secure in her occupation.

I assume that is all? This was said not to speed their conversation to an end, but rather to close out what could easily become an awkward silence.