Redhawk Caldera all for nothing

He had forgotten that, like Sebastian, Pan had mentioned taking a trip beyond the caldera. From the moment he'd remembered, he'd eagerly anticipated his companion's return. When he caught the male's scent, strong and fresh on the breeze, Peregrine immediately made a beeline toward its source. He discovered Pan sitting by the lake and smiled broadly, tail waving. He trotted to join the pale Epsilon, momentarily unaware of his forlorn mood.

"Pan! I'm glad you're back," the Alpha said genuinely, arriving at Pan's side and offering him a sloppy lick to the side of his face. "What're you doing?" he asked, peering briefly at the water. "Narcing?" he quipped, then his jade eyes actually rested on Pan's expression and his brow furrowed. "Something the matter?" he inquired a bit anxiously, touching his nose to the side of the other male's neck and seating himself.