He watched his mother as she spoke and the left side of his muzzle spread into a cheerful half-smile before he turned his attention to Leo once again, his ears perked just slightly as he began listening to what it was the king had to say. His ruby eyes remained softened and appreciative as they rested on the noble, though his maw angled downward slightly to show his respect as he was addressed. He knew he hadn't always shown much interest in playing his part in the pack.. after all, he'd left for quite some time. Now that he was back, he couldn't say that he was any closer to having an answer for the man's last question so there was a look of uncertainty riddling his features.
He would cast a glance to both of his parents, the wag of their tails contagious as his own gave a couple sways before he looked back to Leo. He would cant his head slightly, shrugging his shoulders apologetically as he replied, "I am not quite sure about the rank that I'd be seeking, but yes.. I have come with every intention to rejoin the family for as long as you'll have me. I've seen my share of the world, and I always found myself longing for some place that reminded me most of home. I've come back with a fresh mind and a blank slate, ready to be molded into whatever is needed most for my family. I've dabbled in almost all skill-sets aside from healing, though I couldn't think of anyone else better suited to learn from than Amalia for that- I guess you could say that I was waiting." He smiled as he looked to the small woman at his chest and lowered his neck over her own before looking back up to Leo. "I'm just appreciative for the opportunity, so whatever it is that you need the most- I'm willing to sharpen my mind in that direction be it hunting, fighting, healing... or anything else that Fiori is in need of at the moment- I will do it."
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