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The offer to babysit was well-received; Elwood trusted Peregrine one hundred percent, and knew that his son would be safe under the Alpha's watchful gaze. "Absolutely! I'm sure Fin and I will be itching for some alone time soon, so we'll definitely take you up on that offer," he agreed with a thump of his tail. He then commented, "I can't wait until he's big enough to play with the firebirds." Although Elwood Jr was particularly quiet and lethargic, he had the sneaking suspicion that Wildfire, Nightjar, and Raven would be able to pull him out of his shell eventually.

Elwood stretched his forelegs out then, rolling his shoulders and flexing the muscles. As he did so, Peregrine asked if he could see Eljay, and the new father responded with a vigorous nod of his head. "Of course. Come on in. It won't bother him -- nothing really does," he said, standing and sidestepping into the den.

He shuffled over near Finley, planting a kiss between her ears, then turned to face Peregrine and settled onto his haunches. Little Elwood was lying flat on his side next to his mother and the steady rise and fall of his round tummy was his only movement -- as usual.