Galloping Through the Grass

Switchback nodded as she listened, once again trying to absorb and remember the information given to her. When the prince began talking about a lake Switchback quietly yipped in excitement. Despite her age, she sometimes acted like a puppy. Then when the burnt orange male tossed his head she took a step forward, careful not to bounce into too much action. Pausing she once again listened to Maverick's words, nodded in agreement about earning ranks rather that taking them. Parting her lips she added, "A rank taken with jealousy can always be retaken, but a rank earned always is given with respect and honor." Then to herself she though about how slim her chances were at taking a higher rank anyway. A lithe frame meant for hunting is no good for battles. Taking the thought deeper she realized that taking a rank would never be her motive anyway. She'd rather be a low-ranked, but well respected wolf, than a high ranked and hated one.

Hopping onto a different train of thought she thought about what it would be like to be an alpha. If she ever did make it that close, Switchback knew that she would never take the rank for it's power. In her heart she knew that she would choose it for the ability to help her pack thrive and grow.

When Switchback realized the wolf in front of her was listening for an answer, she knew she'd missed something. Thinking back she remembered hearing the male say something about questions. After a moment of pondering she remembered most of his sentence and replied, "I learn more from doing than listening, exploring is right up my ally!"