Near Light, Near Darkness

Brandr gave some good thought to what Sparrow had said. He thought aloud, asking if perhaps the wolves were just introverted or if they were holding back feelings from when Bass left.

Hell, even Sparrow was holding back feelings from when her father left.

Hesitantly, Brandr accepted Sparrow's rank offer. He asked what she would like him to check out. Now it was her turn to grow quiet and think. She didn't know what to think or where to start.

"Perhaps it's time to visit the other packs," she suggested. "See what they know about this family and their pack."

Sparrow shook her head, "When all this is over, I think I'll have to restructure the ranks some. I see now, being in the position that I am, that my father favored healers over any other rank. I think for Abaven's survival, we need to change that mindset and become more balanced."