Redhawk Caldera All these creatures are a lie

Haha, apparently it's just a fleeting visit!

If it hadn't been personal then it was certainly starting to become so. He knew full well he wasn't a member of the caldera any longer but it appeared they had no interest in maintaining relationships either. Suddenly he was thankful that he hadn't aligned the mountain with the caldera. He found he didn't want to know the reason for the sudden change - this was a far cry from the Peregrine who had been on FitzDutiful's own borders a few months ago.

Things happened, he understood that and respected that, but it wasn't worth it any more. He had no idea what troubles the wolf was in but he didn't want to come and explain it personally and FitzDutiful wasn't going to stick around for someone else to come along. To be honest, he had no interest in seeing any wolf that wasn't Perry, Fox, Finley or Elwood and if none of them wanted to talk to him then so be it.

"Don't worry about it." he howled back, deciding to stop at the plateau on the way back and find out from them. Perry had family there so they might have a clue about what has transpired. Now he wished he'd found out more from the Sunspire wolf. The Caldera might deserve allies but they apparently didn't want them. "I just came to say my family is doing well. Hope yours is as well. Goodbye Perry, maybe send Finley the mountain way sometime if she's still an outrider for you."

He felt like this was a permanent goodbye and maybe it was. FitzDutiful turned tail and left, not looking back. Before it had felt like he was leaving his home behind to create a new future. Now it felt like they were just strangers who happened to have known each other long ago and had nothing in common. He hoped to see Finley and she would be greeted a hell of a lot kinder than he just had if she happened to come by.

He tried not to hold it against them personally but his felt anger and sadness grip his heart as he meandered away, listening out for any reply Peregrine gave - if any, he wouldn't respond any more.