Heron Lake Plateau winged twilight

*smooshes puppies* <3

He successfully managed to assist Phoebe to her feet, and he watched, with a pleased expression, as she toddled back towards Raven and her siblings. His brows lifted when she stopped halfway there and carefully turned to study her visitors carefully. Finley, of course, couldn't help but stick her tongue out playfully at the pup, and Elwood chuckled and elbowed her as Phoebe flopped down with the other little Redhawks.

Simultaneously, another pup stirred, this one lighter in color as she thrust her head up from the dogpile. She began to move towards the Blackthorns quickly and jerkily, and just as she untangled herself from the group, there was the distinct sound of a fart. It was loud enough that Elwood glanced at Raven, thinking that it couldn't have come from a puppy, but the new mother shrugged and gestured towards the culprit. Despite their retired status, Elwood and Finley dissolved into immature laughter, even as Kite began wobbling her way towards them.

When his giggles subsided, Elwood leaned forward to greet the pale puppy. She emitted quite an impressive little howl, and Elwood said, "Well, hello to you, too!" as Finley imitated the sound with an aroo of her own.

For as long as the puppies stayed awake, Elwood and Finley played with them. Once they started to show signs of growing sleepy, they departed and returned to the rendezvous site.