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When Elwood came across Eljay's scent leading towards the borders, curiosity overwhelmed him. He couldn't detect any traces of Finley nearby, so it didn't appear that the boy's mother was taking him outriding on this particular day. In fact, there were no other distinct odors lingering with Eljay's, which could only mean one thing -- he had ventured to the outskirts of Redhawk Caldera on his own.

Elwood simultaneously felt proud and anxious. Briefly, he wondered if something had happened to his son, but he quickly dismissed that ridiculous thought as he loped along the trail. He needed to learn not to jump to conclusions where Eljay was concerned; after all, he would be ascending into the adult ranks in a very short time. He wouldn't be able to hide in his father's shadow for much longer.

He spotted the youth from a distance and called out as he approached. "Hey, bud! Checking out the borders?" he asked as he slowed his pace, tail waving in a friendly arc over his hips.