Craft your way

Charlie knew that his father was aging, but the thought that he might be stepping down, rumor or not, had been hard to swallow. In fact, the tawny wolf had dismissed the rumors as merely that - rumors. But hearing the news from his father himself caused the male’s brows to lift in surprise. His expression turned serious, a thoughtful frown appearing on his lips. Was it wrong to assume that Sirius would have led the Armada until the day he died? Perhaps… no wolf, not even one as great as his father, could live forever. He didn’t know Basilisk well, but though his father had made mistakes, as seen with his brother Dread, Seer had shown strength in other decisions and actions that made the young man want to trust in that decision.

“I don’t think that I wanted to believe they were true,” Charlie admitted. The slightest of smiles tugged at the corner of his lips. “Wasn’t sure if anything would have you stepping down, but… I guess you and Isa want some time together without worrying about the weight of a pack.” He gave a soft sigh, but his expression would tell his father that he was okay with this, that he was happy. “You deserve it, dad. You’ve spent your whole life trying to get others on the right path. Hell, even now you’re more worried about making sure your wolves have what they need.” Charlie laughed.

“I thi- no, I know I’m on the right path for my future and I don’t think I need anything more right now. I’m happy, dad, working on things at the forge, being here with my packmates. I’m sure you chose Basilisk will care when you made him your heir, and I promise I will give him every chance and ounce of respect I would have given you.” Unless his nephew proved he didn’t deserve it, but Charlie didn’t think that would happen. The wolves of the Armada were a good lot. At least as far as any interactions he had ever had with them they had been. His expression brightened, ears coming up as he smiled from ear to ear.

“The real question is what you may need from us with you heading off into retirement! So… is there anything you want to address? Anything you want me to keep in mind when Bas steps up as the next Warlord?”

"Speech," 'Thought.'