Redhawk Caldera The wider sun

FitzDutiful mentioned another question, so the Alpha male nodded and pricked his ears to show that he was ready and paying attention. He listened expressionlessly, absorbing the silver male's words without comment, letting him finish before answering any of it.

"Your rank is a direct reflection of your involvement and contributions to the caldera. Notably, I've barely seen you since we came here. How can I promote you when I don't know what you're up to? I mean, I can't tell if you're doing anything for the pack unless you show or tell me, right? If you want to move up, you need to socialize—particularly with us leaders—and show us that you're doing things that directly benefit the pack. Earning a trade, for instance, like I mentioned at the pumpkin patch party thing.

You're not useless and, for the record, I'm glad you eventually decided to bring up your concerns. We both need to do better at communicating. That may also be the root of the issue," Peregrine finished, hoping he'd done a good job at explaining in a way that would satisfy FitzDutiful and allow him to move forward.