This was only step one

Being nicer to pups didn’t mean Kichi was still quick to be the most talkative for long chatting but the kid was safe and clearly happy.  It felt weird to have one someone excited to see him to that extent.  Other than Alastor no one got excited about it.  Relm seemed to enjoy his company more than others but as far as someone sounding excited, this was a surprise.  “Doing good kid.  Glad to see you in a pack.”  That said starting to turn his attention back to where the leader would be speaking. When Ry mentioned him again though he nodded towards Chade to acknowledge him also.

A… celebration?  One that would even include wolves from other packs?  That was supposed to be a good thing but Kichi just meant socializing with more.  Kichi already imagined himself standing in the outskirts.  One eye slid over towards Relm to see if there was any sign on how she felt about it but then back to listening to Manea’s words.
Inwardly he grimaced on the training. It sounded like good fun but Kichi felt a pang of realizing he hadn’t been doing much training.  Kichi hadn’t cared about anything for so long he had forgotten how to push himself towards any goal.  Well, he’d have to find things to kill and that should make him stronger.  Oh damn, a pup he met when it was smaller was being promoted before him thanks to his lack of effort.

Well, that sure helped bruise his pride enough.  Kichi would have to improve fast or never show his face in shame.  Kichi glanced to Avacyn again as things were summed up.  Kichi had no idea about what went on in a celebration and working on inviting other wolves certainly wasn’t a thing his talents would be good for.  Kichi glanced to Relm, “Lets go kill something?”

"Kichi"