Redhawk Caldera [auspex-vote] arthurian legend

Maia gathered the children near her as Eljay called the pack together. Before he spoke, she quietly explained what would be happening. Papa is going to let someone else lead decisions now. We all get to say who we trust to be in charge. You can vote for whoever you want. She nuzzled Jay playfully as he opened his mouth to ask a question. Even each other or yourselves. But it's a big responsibility, and would definitely not give you much time for playing or scaring your poor mom to death. She could tell he'd been ready to ask if he could vote for himself.

Then she shushed them softly and listened as Eljay spoke. He said essentially the exact same thing she just had, so she needn't have clarified, but she did want to make sure the pups took this at least somewhat seriously. No matter what Chickadee might think of her friend, Maia wasn't sure Jeffrey would have made a great Auspex.

She'd made her decision a while ago and stepped forward to deliver it first. My vote goes to Teya. Maia looked at the other woman and smiled, her expression full of warm appreciation. She's been here since the beginning and has helped to guide us through all of everything as a Raven. She's earned our trust so many times and she's still, even when things are hard, always there whenever anyone needs to talk. I think you would make an amazing Auspex.

She didn't think her vote needed the justification exactly, but she didn't want anyone thinking she wasn't voting for herself for any reason other than how much she felt her friend deserved it. Besides... sometimes it was just good to hear someone say how they felt, like that. It helped you to believe you could do it too.

For Maia the choice was obvious... but she sat down and waited attentively for everyone else to give their choices.