Redhawk Caldera IGNIS UMBRA

I'm not gonna lie, I'm a big fan of how difficult Eljay makes Elwood's life. :P

Once it appeared that the hunting group had assembled, Peregrine began to give out instructions. Elwood listened attentively, pricking his ears towards the master gamekeeper. It was nice to have something to focus on, even if it would only be for a short time. He would throw himself into this hunt with his whole self, pushing thoughts of Finley out of his mind and relying on instinct.

But Eljay had different plans. As Elwood started to move into position, following Peregrine beneath the eerie light of the harvest moon, the boy cried out and raced towards him. Elwood's ears flattened and he whirled to look at his son, feeling a flash of irritation. He inhaled sharply through his nostrils, then exhaled slowly, forcing himself to calm. Fighting fire with fire surely wouldn't be effective. He glanced at Peregrine, indicating that he would catch up, then he turned towards Elwood Jr.

"You can follow along, but I want you to stay clear of the action, okay? I don't want you getting hurt. You'll be able to see me the whole time, I promise," he said quietly, angling his snout down to look at his son. Hoping his compromise would be satisfactory, he gestured for Eljay to trail behind the group, then pivoted and loped back towards Peregrine and the rest of his team.