Redhawk Caldera prize of the century

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Eljay looked at his mother as she glanced at the mangled rabbit, and he was about to say something. He didn't get past "It's not that —" before realisation seemed to dawn and mommy grew enthusiastic, leaving Eljay no chance to explain that he'd mangled the rabbit in the catching process and that it wasn't that big an achievement. His tail wagged tentatively as mommy showered him in proud enthusiasm and nuzzles, and he looked at daddy as he reiterated his pride, too.

It felt like for the first time in his life, Eljay'd done something right. He wasn't totally happy with how it had gone yet, but he'd caught something at least, and maybe he would do better in bigger hunts now, too. But best of all, he felt he'd made his parents proud, something that hadn't been easy for him throughout his life. Eljay smiled softly, feeling a little put in the spotlight but for once simply enjoying the moment.