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As Elwood stood at Finley's side, listening to her speak to their family, he felt immense pride. It wasn't just because she was saying the words that he couldn't formulate; it was the passion in her voice, the confidence that she expressed. Of course, there were things about this war that they didn't know. They couldn't predict the future. But she had worked tirelessly to come up with a plan that would keep their children safe, and she laid the proposal out more eloquently than he could have, even with the dangerous tides that were swiftly rising around them.

He shifted his gaze to watch Raven and Lagan carefully, hoping they would accept their responsibilities without any protest. While everyone had been asked to complete tasks of varying risks, in that moment he was most concerned with the reactions of those entrusted with the protection of the wildlings. He looked out over the rest of the crowd a moment later, gauging the ripple of emotions that was surely evident across each and every face.

Towhee was the first to respond, and her shout earned a tight-lipped smile from her godfather. He then spared an appreciative glance for Colt, whose affirmative nod expressed his willingness to support his formerly-estranged sister. "Is everyone clear on the plans?" he asked, encouraging more confirmation from the rest of the pack.