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But she seemed amused by his clarification, I can't stop you from saying what you will, but I don't know if anyone else would know the meaning. I'm fairly sure some kind of pet name would be the first assumption. She shrugged a shoulder, To me it's more unusual. There were never any particularly specific titles for anyone beyond the expected ones. Or nicknames for that matter. They aimed for precision. But it probably did mean that in this aspect Kaertok was probably the odd one out.

She'd have to see how he did. Promoting him solved two potential problems -- someone would be able to help with the pack while she wasn't able, and he'd be put in a position where she'd be able to get a better sense of who he was, if she did want him around long term. Did he hold promise or disappointment? Time would tell.