Rather Be {Rank Up}

Lillianna bounced from paw to paw, barely able to sit still as she waited for wolves to arrive. Her excitement was growing by the minute, but she pressed down on it, telling herself to be patient. A white woman would arrive soon after, and she looked curiously at the female; who was this? Oh, right, the woman Bass introduced at the last meeting. V... something. She wasn't sure. She was surprised, though, that the female was seeking a higher position. Didn't she just arrive? Weird. Regardless, she dipped her head in return when the female greeted her and sat nearby.

Sparrow came shortly after that, and Lillianna eyed the female over her shoulder briefly before turning around. Huh, wasn't Sparrow only in training? Then, Harmony. She blinked at the bundle of herbs Harmony had; that was... extreme foresight. Fighting ranks would undoubtedly come and Lillie would bet those were healing herbs. She would have to ask; she was curious to learn basic first aid.

Lark would arrive and her gaze would seek him out... to receive no acknowledgement. He sat somewhere in the middle... and offered a small nod to Sparrow but then focused on Bass. A flicker of hurt went through her - and that surprised her. Why did that upset her? That hurt still lingering in her eyes, she whipped her head back around to watch Bass.

More would arrive. A man she had never seen before, Dart... dropping a fish. A bass. Incredulous, Lillianna had to repress the bubble of laughter that threatened to escape. She was more amused by that than she should be, and it certainly brightened the damper that was put on her moments before. Bass also seemed amused... and threatened to smack Dart with the bass. Snorting, she shook her head, a small smile on her maw. Shortly after Kakashi would arrive, and a grizzled looking old man - Kakashi she hadn't seen much, and the old man much the same; they were seeking high ranks? Odd. To her, the only wolves for consideration would be her - hopefully - Lark, Sparrow and Harmony.

Eh, whatever. She was starting to zone out when Bass spoke, and she straightened into attentiveness the moment she heard his voice. Those who wish to rank up should step forward. Lillianna wanted to leap up right then, but she waited until he was done speaking. Each wolf, a task. Each rank, a task. Each individualized, and that was a moment that had her respect for the man growing. She was about to rise when A voice came from the back - Sparrow.

Frowning, she waited, head swiveling to watch the girl. Ha, brave, fancy words. Derision rose in her, but she pushed it down; as much as Lillianna disliked the girl, she had to admit that Sparrow was likely more than ready enough to be placed as a fully trained healer. She seemed to be trying too hard, though, not even looking at anyone. Idiot. Just because you wanted to be independent didn't mean you weren't able to have support. Whatever, she'd learn.

Then it was her turn, or so she believed. She glanced in Lark's direction, only spotting the male in the corner of her vision, before she focused her attention back on Bass. She stood, finally, and stepped forward. She felt as if she would say something, but she chose not to, simply making her attentions clear with her body language. Her expression was clear, her ears pricked; her tail hung behind her, slightly raised in a moderately dominant position, with all four paws evenly spaced. Her entire posture screamed firm and decisive; she was certain. She wanted this.

"speech"