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Elwood was startled by the ferocity of Elwood Jr.'s response after he touched him. He wasn't sure if the cry was caused by the pressure of the gentle poke or by the absence of it after he pulled his nose away. Thus began the state of uncertainty that the new father would likely reside in for some time; he had little experience with puppies, and even less with newborns, so he often second guessed his every action.

"Sorry," he whispered, though even as he did so, he reached out to nudge Eljay again. He felt as though the first few weeks of his son's life would involve a lot of trial and error, at least on his part. How else would he get to know the kid? This time, he snuffled lightly into the child's downy grey fur, ruffling the dark ridge along his spine affectionately.