Redhawk Caldera Freshly disowned in some frozen devotion

Njal provided an answer, and while it was valid, Elwood was still a bit skeptical. He was the forgiving sort, but in the back of his mind he wondered what Peregrine and Fox would think of the older male's disappearing act. His gaze shifted down to Njal's leg, which did appear to be in much better condition than it had been previously. Elwood had been the one to find him when he was freshly injured, so he had seen the limb at its worst. But Njal had bounced back, and seemed to be ready to dedicate himself to pack life once more.

"I can understand that," the Blackthorn replied with a twitch of his tail. "But it probably would have been best to let us know before you left." He wasn't trying to admonish Njal, but made his statement in a matter-of-fact tone. Now seeking to satisfy his own curiosity, he asked, "Where did you go?" It was likely he hadn't traveled too far away, and Wildfire might have even come across his trail unknowingly, while out searching for Finley; however, their minds had all been preoccupied by the missing Beta female. Elwood had noticed Njal's absence, but it hadn't troubled him.