Our Future within the Young Eyes

Speech

Torin listened as Frostbite spoke, a small smile pulling at his lips as he glanced once more at the pups gathered around Frost or Stardust's paws. Then Frost would turn the meeting over to him and he had to stifle a groan; so he was to take this one on then? Well fair enough, considering he'd stepped up. He cleared his throat, eyes roving over the gathered wolves until he picked out Derecho in the crowed and he felt his courage bolster, his smile widening slightly.

"First I want to welcome many of you, as some may have noticed we have many new faces within the pack. If you've not met me yet, I am Torin Adravendi-Valentine, Kalin of Lirim. If you have any concerns or questions please do feel free to seek me or Frostbite out." His gaze briefly passed towards his father when he spoke his last name, a deliberate choice to return to referring to himself with his father's name; an implied plea to rebuild the burnt bridge. Then as he spoke again he found his eyes moving briefly between Jewell and Seth, though he tried to make sure he didn't linger on either of them too long. "And of course I implore everyone to make an effort to make our newer members feel welcomed."

Then he sighed, feeling the anxious pit in his stomach hardening. "Unfortunately, I must also mete out some demotions." His gaze swinging towards his nephew. "Blaise, for now until you can prove to Frostbite or I that you have been making an effort to improve and participate in the pack you will be demoted to the rank of Girvin." Then his gaze moved towards his niece. "And this is a reminder for those who still occupy the rank of Girvin since the last meeting; remaining in the rank for too long will result in expulsion from Lirim; except for in extenuating circumstances such as illness or age. If anyone has any concerns about these rules, please speak with either Frostbite or I. We can work with you."

He didn't want to dwell to long on these things though and as he sought out Kairi in the crowd he couldn't help but smile. "But we have some good news as well; after proving herself as being invested in Lirim Kairi has been promoted from Girvin to Sagari or, if she has a particular rank in mind may pick her path in the pack." He would then look out over the crowd again; acknowledging many of the newer faces as well as finding his other nephew in the crowd. "On that same note, there are many members currently in the Sagiri rank who are old enough to pick their preferred path within Lirim's ranks; as well as some newer members who may know what it is they wish to do. I open the floor now; if you have any wish for a promotion in rank or preferred path please say so now."

He would wait, silently for anyone else to speak, watching his nephew and the yearling boy beside him; then swinging his gaze towards Seth, then Ara's white-coated friend.