Ankyra Sound the long way round

When Wildfire made comforting noises, all Eljay wanted was to melt into her touch. But he knew he should focus on the conversation because the way she spoke sounded like it was very important that he listen carefully. He tried to shun the panic, for now, so that he could focus on her words, and nodded after everything she said.

"I dunno, I'm... sort of good with pups, I guess -- I mean, that's what I did at the Caldera... I'm not very good at guarding, hunting is... I can do it, but I'm not very good at small things or leading a big thing, but if someone tells me what to do in a big hunt I can do it." Even though it was hardly self-praising or arrogant, it was about the most Eljay had ever done to praise himself.