Sun Mote Copse Hidalgo

Elwood answered the obvious question- that someone would have to step up into the leadership position- though he didn’t volunteer, and like Niamh, he too seemed to be aware about the fact that they were short in numbers. Finley said nothing, but Niamh could empathize. She didn’t want to say much either. She hated that they had to talk about these things. They shouldn’t have had to talk about choosing a new leader, because Colt was supposed to still be alive. She felt incredibly bitter that this needed to happen at all, and wasn’t the most engaged participant. Fortunately, though, others were, and the two women who grieved the most were allowed to do so.

Niamh was glad that Wraen didn’t directly step up to claim the role of leader, or volunteer to do so- but it was clear to Niamh that she was capable of doing so. She made several very valid points, and actually helped in easing some of Niamh’s panic. Her first instinct was to duck out, bail, and run to Asterism Grove without thinking twice about it- and though she still weighed that as a possibility, Wraen made her feel a bit more encouraged when shr suggested that they could possibly just join forces in the winter with one (or both) of their sister packs in the winter if necessary. She liked that idea, and nodded.

Eljay’s contribution seemed to come more from an emotional place than a logical one. He didn’t really seem to have solid reasons why he wanted so badly to stay in the Copse, but it was clear that he objected quite soundly to leaving. Given each wolf’s contribution- or lack thereof- Niamh felt she had a decision, for herself at least. 

”I like the idea of banding together with Asterism Grove, and maybe the Frosthawks, in winter. I’ll talk to Towhee.” She said, pausing to allow someone else the opportunity to volunteer to talk to the Frosthawks, assuming Finley or Elwood might, as their kids were there. She sighed. ”We should see what they think...Before talking about splitting up,” She admitted, though she still had the urge to simply go off and do so on her own. ”Until then, we need a leader. My vote is either Elwood or Wraen. Or both.” She said with a shrug. Finley, like her, wasn’t in a position to do so, so she was omitted from Niamh’s suggestion not because Niamh didn’t think she could do it, but because she got the feeling Finley wouldn’t want to. And she didn’t judge her- Niamh, as ambitious as she used to be, didn’t want to lead either, not right then. She looked to the others to see what their thoughts were.