Now or Never

He was nearby when the call came but he didn't set off at a quick pace, instead redirecting himself and simply moving off at a steady lumber once more. Shoulders rolled, sleek pelt moving to accommodate the strange movement. He didn't want to be the first there, having always been happier stalking the outer edges of pack meetings rather then sitting front and centre. But as he approached he noted that only two yearlings were there with Cataleya who was seated quite elegantly before them. The girls' words would reach his ears and he couldn't help but let a bit of laughter bubble up his throat. It was quiet, kept mostly to himself as he skirted around to sit behind the yearlings. He would toss a glance up to the queen, head tipping eloquently in greeting but not speaking as he waited for the women to finish their chatter about what ranks they wanted. "I'll spar for Duke if you would allow?" He rumbled, low baritone of a voice rolling over the small meeting. He took a moment to settle himself down, massive tail flipping over mammoth paws as best as it could. He was quite the imposing figure seated behind them, a cocky smirk pulling up the edge of one corner of his lips.

Speech!