* NevaPaws asks Nakomis, daughter of the moon....and of Neva, to step forward to Spirit Rock. * Skiri-ki (is somewhat annoyed at his ISP right now) * SilverWlf woofs to Scadrine and listens to Neva * ShukuWolf whufts softly to scadrine calling her to her side * Scadrine enters silently, bowing briefly to Neva * Scadrine pads over and sits beside her sister * NevaPaws nods to Scadie and Skiri and watches Nakie. * Nakomis stands and trots forward looking up at her Alpha * PaladinWlf walks to shuk and scadrine nuzzles both then walks to his love and sits Nakomis..as I announced today..you have honorably removed yourself from Beta position and I have accepted. You have guided me as my Beta...as my trusted advisor and I have known you for many years. You are noble and loyal and have gained much wisdom in the time as a Sweet Mystic...and others..in the time as Wolf. I have watched you grow into the wolf you are today. * Scadrine nuzzles Paladin before he trots off * Nakomis smiles softly and listens to her her Alpha.. her mother.. Stepping down as Beta was a wise and noble choice, for you only thought for your Pack's welfare in doing so. You have giving up a rank yearned for by many because you felt you could not server to the best of your ability due to rl business and timezones. * Skiri-ki whuffs softly and smiles * Nakomis nods But it seems to me, you are worthy of so much. You are true wolf, true Spirit, true advisor and best friend to me, your Alpha. I cannot just have you step down from Beta to Member....You have taught me too much...have guided...have helped build our Pack. Have helped and taught many wolves here the Ways of our Pack, the Ways of the Wolf and the Ways of Spirit. * Nakomis nods and listens.. * Skiri-ki remembers... I feel your loyalty always... * PaladinWlf knows this. though he is an old wolf she taught me as well and listens Your love to the Sweet Mystics.. * SilverWlf smiles to Pala then looks back up to Nakie and Neva I ask you this night to accept the rank of Elder in honor of all you have done and continue to do for this pack, the Sweet Mystics. Will you accept this honor? * ShukuWolf smiles tailthumping as she watches * Skiri-ki inches fractionally closer to his sister ready to pouncenuzzle her soon as shes free * Nakomis nods.. I will. I'll do my very best to support this pack as Elder. Thank you all so much for understanding and for supportng me.. i cant think of what to say.. I love you all so much and I always will * SilverWlf watches Skiri, lying back down * Scadrine sits silently, watching, finds her tail thumping along with her sister's. * NevaPaws smiles and nuzzles her daughter in silent respect..pauses a moment and throws her head back in a sweet howl * PaladinWlf rips a howl out as well yet again [PaladinWlf SOUND] * ShukuWolf lifts her muzzle to join the Sweet Mystic's Alpha in tribute to the wisedom shown by the Beta * Skiri-ki howls lightly and pouncenuzzles as promised * Nakomis nuzzles her alpha lovingly and howls long.. giving all her love and loyalty to the Sweet Mystics * Scadrine sits silently for a few more moments * PaladinWlf walks to nik nak and nuzzles the elder