The Silence Is Deafening [Pack Meeting]

She waited patiently as the pack gathered, and as they all settled, Castiel among them, as well as Crucible, Dagger, and Acapella, she smiled. Sharp eyes failed to miss the disgruntled look on Varda's face before it dropped as the Destruction found her, taking in her conditions. The Archangel nodded to her. There would be news for Varda as well. Finally, when she was certain all that were coming had arrived, she straightened her shoulders and let her voice be heard.

"Celestians. Thank you for coming. I know it's been a little while since the last meeting; my apologies for that. However; that is no reason for the silence I've been hearing about. But more on that in a moment. First, I have a few promotions to announce, and new arrivals to introduce, and one last announcement to make.

"Firstly, I am promoting Varda Destruction to the role of Master Hunter. With as few hunters as we have, and her attempt at calling a pack hunt recently, however poorly attended it was.." she cast a sharp glare at the gathered wolves, skipping over Creed and Faite, the only two wolves who had deigned to show their faces to the hunt, according to Creed, before continuing. "The choice is clear. Congratulations Varda. Your efforts have been noted."

The Archangel dipped her head to the pale Destruction before she cast a look around to the pack, eyes landing on Baine. "Baine has reached her second year, and can no longer be counted among the Apprentices. Due to her chosen path, she is to be an Emissary. I have no doubt you will make Celestial proud." She added, speaking directly to her daughter with a grin, before she turned to Creed. "A few days ago, I made the decision to promote Creed Ancora to the position of Secondary Alpha; my Right Wing. He now pulls the same weight, and he has the same power I have. Respect him, obey him, work with him." She nodded to Creed, shifting her seat to the side a foot to indicate his new spot on the boulder, and that he should sit there, before continuing.

"New to Celestial are Crucible, Creed's brother, and Dagger and Acapella, two cousins in my family. Dagger, as a yearling, will be an Apprentice until his second year, upon which time we'll see what he wants to become. Acapella, you are a Unit member. When you have decided what you wish to become, or have decided already, tell myself, or rather, tell Creed or Regulus." Her eyes shifted to Castiel. "My brother, Castiel, has returned to us. He was attacked on an outing, and taken away, and it has only been recently that he managed to get free and return home to us. Castiel, you will be a Unit until we can retake your test for Legionary."

A brief smile brushed across her muzzle as her unborn brood kicked and wriggled within her belly. "Ah, yes, and speaking of arrivals; Falk and I are expecting a litter, very soon." A broader grin parted her jaws, before she turned to darker matters.

"Celestial has been too quiet. I have heard not one single call for practice spars, And Varda's first pack hunt was only attended by Faite and Creed. This is not acceptable. And if it continues, I will have no choice but to remove you from the pack." A sweeping look encompassed all of the pack, allowing her family to know that they were expected to up their game as much as the unrelated wolves.

She went on, tone grave. "There has been word of an illness spreading through the continent. Keep your eyes open for any wolves that seem particularly ill. Any of you who feel sick should come to the communal den for treatment." Her eyes swept the pack's faces a last time before she turned to her final announcement. " With my pregnancy, and imminent birthing, I have made the decision to retire. Regulus, as the Future, will step up into my place as Archangel, starting now. I leave you to his paws. Trust him." She dipped her head, lowering herself to slip from the boulder to sit by Falk and lean on him, leaving the floor to her son.

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