Redhawk Caldera Don't give in, don't give up

Whoops, shadow post! Edited a bit!

It took Elwood a moment to identify the familiar voice that floated to him on a warm breeze. He blinked, then suddenly straightened. Gannet! Peregrine and Fox's pale-coated son had vanished during the blizzard, and while his absence had certainly been noticed by his godparents, they had also accepted that he was of an appropriate age to care for himself outside of the caldera.

He wasted no time heading to the borders to greet Gannet, but was still beat to the punch by Towhee. He couldn't help but smirk as the Xi bristled at the "outsider," who she probably didn't remember. Her own brother was the furthest thing from an unwelcome stranger. "Towhee," Elwood said, his voice soothing despite the fact that she couldn't hear him. He gave a reassuring touch to her shoulder, then moved forward to greet Gannet, who looked a little upset by the way Towhee had approached him.

"It's good to see you," he said warmly. "Don't mind her -- she's a little protective. Towhee, do you remember your brother, Gannet?" he asked, shifting to stand alongside Gannet so that he could look back at Towhee.