Heron Lake Plateau For I have to appear to be strong

"Yeah, I'm sure," was Elwood's reply. He wasn't just doing it to seem honorable, either -- he truly did think that the best use of their efforts would be to feed Raven. Besides, he knew where to find food if he was hungry, and he would be keeping an eye on this particular location in hopes of poaching more of the rabbit residents.

Briefly, he considered verbally acknowledging the rift between Raven and Finley -- but decided against it. They would work it out in time, and -- at least in his mind -- the cooperation he and Quixote had just participated in spoke volumes. So, with a smile, all he said was, "Tell her I said hello." His tail swung briefly through the air behind him; if Quixote planned to depart to deliver the rabbit to Raven now, he would take his leave, as well.