Tokino was back within Whisper Caverns territory on the cusp of the forest when he heard the call. Grumbling half annoyed and half surprised at the summoning specifically for him, the Lagina male quickly turns toward the call and starts forward.

The snow glistened as the wolf sped through it tossing up bits of freezing crust into the air as he plowed onward. His head was raised, only to look over the landscape as he traveled, and his legs stepped high over the soft white attempting to achieve the longest stride possible. It was around this moment that the male spied Minka's rust coat along with another figure a long way ahead of him.

Putting on a bit of speed allowed the platinum wolf to get to his destination a bit sooner. The male slowed as he neared the canine pair. The man's flanks huffed for breath while he stopped to look over the stranger. An icy gaze passed over the younger male as Tokino judged his physique and watched the young man for any reaction to his probing gaze. Then his eyes turned to Minka for a second before diverting themselves obediently to the ground before the dominant female. So who's this? he asked quickly not releasing his verbal judgement of the male quite yet. Kino wasn't sure whether the pup (to Tokino he's a pup) was Minka's friend or family even. Though they don't look related... He huffed silently watching Aeroyn.

Tokino was pleased as the male called Aeroyn surveyed the Lagina wolf in turn then lowered his gaze once more to his worn alabaster paws. The submissive wolf gave Kino that much needed ego boost he had been craving since joining the pack. Twitching his gray crown up a notch to keep it raised between Aeroyn and Minka's heights Tokino let his tail stick out stiffly and wag for a moment.

Seems like a good kid. We're glad to have you with us. Tokino gave the new recruit a hearty smile then turned to Minka listening to the woman's words. "Your hard work and dedication to the pack has not gone unnoticed, and as a reward I am promoting you to second." He repeated the sentence in his head pride raising from his chest. Though Nari probably won't like it. Not like it matters when she's not here to lead now does it? the thoughts swirled about within his mind. Kino could only hope that if his niece were to come back she would accept everything as it was. To trust that he really knew what he was doing to be put in his position in the first place.

Thank you ma'am, I hope I can accomplish all that you hope for me to do. He gave his thanks just as he had when given a higher rank by his father while transitioning from a teen wolf to a full adult of his old pack. Though the male paused listening further as Minka piped up once more with words that sent a shiver down his spine.

She would make him an adviser.

Just like my uncle back at Mountain Rose eh? Kino closed his eyes and sighed. Finally he was being noticed. Though for some reason he wasn't as proud of this achievement. Perhaps because the male had been trying to prove to Sloane and Nari of his ability originally and not to Minka. He would accept it surely glad to have such a prestigious rank within the pack.

I will advise you only when you need it, or if you yourself come to me with questions. Feel free to ask me whatever it is that's on your mind. Tokino bowed lowly to the alpha a content smile upon his face. When he rose the older males tail began to wag slowly. He was in a good mood now.

Come why don't we get you acquainted with the den and perhaps some of your pack mates eh son? Find you a nice place to rest your weary paws. Tokino grinned turning to look at the newcomer then glancing to Minka seeing if she would allow him to lead the new male into their territory. She gave a curt nod keeping her head held high and watching the two males quietly now.

It was then that the three returned to the innermost parts of Whisper Caverns territory.