Redhawk Caldera one step at a time

Elwood Jr checked out his own forepaws. They were a healthy, glowing, adorable pink color. Meanwhile, hers looked red and angry. Seeing that the visual aid helped him understand, she moved hers closer to his so he could compare. When he exclaimed, "Red!" she smiled and nodded.

"They hurt a bit, though not that much. I'm allergic to pine, which means when I touch a pine cone or pine needle or anything related to a pine tree—even sap—it hurts me and makes me feel sick." There were some very particular reactions that happened, though she wasn't going to bother him with the gruesome details. "It goes away eventually, though," she was sure to assure him.