Testing Time (Meeting)

OOC;// Calypsie, Tordo, and Sandpiper are excused because of absences. Finch is excused for plot reasons. Wren has received a demotion for being a no show. Qualm has been removed from the pack until re-adoption has occurred.

After he had spoken to those gathered, Felician was the next to show up. He smiled at the brute, about to say a greeting when a brown and white owl spoke to him instead. He wasn't surprised that there was a talking bird, Starling and Finch's companions spoke their tongue as well. The owl did not know his name, so Feli filled in the blank for her, and shared her name for her. "Well hello to both of you. A pleasure to meet you, Sophitia." He was distracted when Shrike made it to the meeting, a smile on the man's face as he watched him settle in beside Lillie. Lark came in next, and the look on the young man's face made his brows knit together in concern. He seemed rather... displeased with something. He tried to catch the massive wolf's gaze, but it would seem that Lark was more fond of looking at the horizon. Bass sighed softly, his ears tugging back softly. "Stai bene?" He muttered, for Lark's ears only. He looked at the brown boy as long as he could, hoping for some sort of reaction.

Thalos came in next, pulling Bass' yellow gaze away from his son. He dipped his head to the young boy, who also looked unhappy. It would seem that everyone was a bunch of grumpy butts today, and he couldn't really blame them. All this mud and ick was not fun at all. He hoped that this meeting would be better for them. Another newer member, Decim, made his way into the meeting and the Primo grinned, nodding his head. One more to introduce to the pack. He waited for a little longer, seeing if anyone else showed up, when a slight shuffling was heard from behind. He turned around to see that Starling was settling in near the back, and he shared a look with his other son. They had shared a moment, a very raw one at that. Since then things had felt a touch awkward, at least on his part. Looking forward he waited, longing for Finch to show up, and his wife as well. But when the moments ticked by and no one else came, he let out a sigh, head hanging for a moment. He would be telling the pack about Finch today, and he was not looking forward to it.

Lifting his head, Bass decided to start with the better news. He would end on the note with Finch before splitting into captains. "Thank you for showing up everyone. I have some good news, an activity to start, and then some not so great news." He cleared his throat to keep the bite of sadness that touched his vocals, shaking his head slightly. "First off, I wanted to say that I have made a few changes to Abaven." (-insert explanation of rank names and changes here- Please see Abaven's pack page for rank and rule updates! "Mentors and apprentices will be assigned, but I want to take this moment to let all the pups speak up to chose their ranks first. From there, I will assign everyone I can. If you have a request for someone to be your apprentice or mentor, please say so now!" Bass paused then, letting it all sink in as well as leaving time for wolves to speak up.

After everyone had said their bit, he moved on to the activity. "Since the siege I have been thinking of a way for the pack to train together as a whole pack with all ranks involved. So today we are going to have a false war. I will pick two captains, and those wolves will each take a turn picking a wolf for their side until the whole pack is assigned to each group. From there, we will lead an attack. Every wolf must participate in this, and I want everyone to treat this like a real war. Well, except for the injuries. Please don't maim each other." He said, a small smile touching his lips. "I have chosen Lark and Karabela as captains, and after the meeting, they may break off and call their teams." He looked at both wolves, dipping his head at each. He wanted each of the younger wolves to be able to pick their teams, and with Karabela being newly appointed and his thoughts for Lark, he couldn't think of anyone better. "We also have a few new members in the pack. Vali is an old friend of mine, and was once part of Abaven before. She holds the rank of Seconda Medico. Decim is new as well, and is a son to Allen Walker. He holds the rank of Guardia. Hansel is also a returning member, and he holds the rank of Guardia as well." With that out of the way, he paused as he sighed, head hanging slightly.

It took a little bit for him to gather himself, brows pulling together slightly as he looked up. "Now for the not good news. Finch, my daughter, is missing. I tried to follow her scent trail but lost it in a storm. I am worried, and I would like everyone to keep an eye and ear out for her. I would like a search party to go out and look for her, but it might be hard with all of this water about." He swallowed hard, looking over to Lark. He knew how protective he was of his sister. "Its only been a few days since I lost her scent trail, and I am hoping that she didn't get far. So please everyone, look out for her." He said. Nodding his head, he brought the meeting to a close, giving the floor up to the two captains. He looked to Sparrow then, a sad smile on his face. Turning to all his kids, and to Lillie, he tried to reassure them. Finch would be fine. She had to be.

OOC II;// For the captains! Please reply to THIS thread to pick teams, cause spreeing out one post per one post might be painful. xD A coin flip has said that Karabela gets the first pick. Everyone has until the 15th to post here again, and Bass will start the war after that. Please remember your teams! Like a real war, its all going to happen in one thread. Its up to the two players who end up fighting if they want the fight judged or not, I will leave that up to you guys. And YES, Bass is up for being picked, as are all of the wolves of Abaven. For those wolves on absence, please check to see if they will be back in time for it or not before you pick them. If the numbers are uneven, it is up to you guys if you jump into a 1 vs 2 or wait until someone is knocked out. I would like to treat this like a real war and wait until everyone has been knocked out, or until its slowed down enough that Bass calls it quits.

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