Redhawk Caldera Luck of an Unlucky Hippie [Rejoin]

As was his way, Ashton launched into a detailed explanation of what had happened. Had the circumstances been different, Elwood might have found himself smiling at the healer's quirky and descriptive tale. But he kept his face carefully neutral, one ear pointed directly at Ashton and the other tilted towards Peregrine. He fed off of his superior's reactions; no matter how he felt about Ashton, it would be Peregrine's decision whether or not to let him back into the pack.

He gritted his teeth at Peregrine's repeated mention of Somnia, then quietly made an addition to the Alpha's statement. "She went looking for you, I think," he said, having noticed Ashton's startled expression when Somnia's absence was first addressed.