if the shoe fits

There was only a brief silence before Venom offered her promotion to the young woman. Her skills had indeed increased greatly since she had arrived even in Ashen. Her coat had grown back fully, and the woman was an independent and accomplished young wolf. She deserved the opportunity to prove herself further and Venom would offer that to her. When she finally spoke her peace Celeste seemed to take pause in surprise as she tried to decide how to feel exactly about what was said.

Venom slowed their pace for the young girl to recover, she was patient, this was quite a heavy topic to be breaching with no warning. Eventually though, Cel did finally begin to speak. She started slowly, her speech broken as she debated how exactly she desired to give her answer. Venom’s sunset gaze rested lightly on the young huntress, she didn’t wish to offer and pressure. She could accept or decline with no pressure from the Empress.

The she grinned, confident in her words as she gave her acceptance of her new rank. Venom returned her smile and nodded in return. Celeste went on to ask how exactly she could thank the Empress for such an opportunity. Venom shook her head. "There is no need, thank me with your efforts in your new rank.” Venom concluded gratefully, perhaps almost excited as the young woman to see what she would do with her vaulted rank.

"Venom"