"Very well," Jerrick nodded understandingly, "I have been alpha of the...clan for eight years now, I have been a pack leader for longer. I took over from the previous Alpha, Darok Gro-Zenken, when he died of old age. Call him a strange Orc for that, but he was wise leader and I learned a lot from him. People management, diplomacy, respect, not to mention swordplay. I have also learned some magic from Darahil, enough to defend myself, but it is not my speciality. Really, with a pack this big, I do a lot more talking than fighting anyway." Oswall was nearest, so he started next after Jerrick looked at him and gave him a nod.

"I am the best fighter and tactician in this entire pack, in wolf form and in Nord form!" Oswall said triumphantly, grinning and holding a fist up, "I have been a lieutenant for twenty five years and have taught young lycans all I know for even longer. Jerrick and Darok were better leaders, however, so I have stayed in my position. But, if we ever lead large attacks or have to defend our home, I'm in charge."

"He says he's the best fighter, but I would prove him wrong." Harriet started with a mischievous grin.

Oswall did not seem to react well. His expression became cross and red. "That was only once..."

"You haven't fought me since. Are you scared, old man?" Harriet's mischief turned to the serious side. Perhaps browbeating was common between them.

"Harriet, enough." Jerrick's voice was firm stopped them before the situation escalated, "Answer Meesei's question."

Harriet sighed through her nose, disappointed at losing the prospect of a fight. "Alright, alright." She looked at Meesei casually, pointing a thumb at her chest, "I've been a lieutenant for eight years now. I teach fighting as well, but also control techniques. They also need a woman on the team to stop these guys making bad decisions all the time. The job became easier since Vera came aboard."

Vera was prompted to speak next. Her tone was softer than the others. "I was made a lieutenant seven years ago to replace Najirra the illusionist when he retired. I manage the groups that look after the younger initiates and help to give them a generalised education. Reading, writing, counting. There are more infected children than natural born lycans these days, but all have a place here." She smiled tightly for a moment, then raised her brow, "And before you think I was brought up because of my relationship with Jerrick-" Jerrick rolled his eyes and huffed while Vera spoke, as if the words were unnecessary, "-I will say that we were only married five years ago. We didn't even get to know each other before I was put in this position."

"Vera dear," Jerrick said with a falsely annoyed tone, "You know people don't think that. You don't have to worry."

"Come now, how wouldn't they know? They have never been here before, have you?" Vera faced Meesei's pack.

Jerrick shook his head and chuckled, "Never mind, let's move on. Darahil?"

The high-elf's expression had barely changed since Meesei's pack arrived. He hadn't said a word, either. When he spoke, it seemed devoid of any humour, but didn't particularly display the usual arrogant inflections of a self centred Altmer. "I have taught magic in this pack since it was founded, two hundred and forty years ago. I have been a lieutenant and advisor for one hundred and thirteen years. I am the foremost mage and lorekeeper in this place. I was leader for thirty three years before I stepped down to be a lieutenant again. I am a better advisor than ultimate decision maker."

Knowing that Darahil generally didn't say much more, Jerrick began again to share some more facts about the inner circle. "Each of the lieutenants, in addition to exercising their skills, lead a number of packs so authority can be divided into more manageable groups. It's sort of like a military, but not everyone is expected to fight. The division of power means that the little things don't all fall to me and we can still stay somewhat organised. It has the added effect of collected groups being more willing to find a new home as an independent pack when they're ready. It's been especially important in the last few months with the increase in initiates."

Jerrick weaved his fingers together and cracked them in front of him while directing a similar request to Meesei. "So, what are the roles in your pack, champion? It would help to make use of your collective skills to the fullest."