Redhawk Caldera Freshly disowned in some frozen devotion

A smile tugged at Elwood's lips as his son joined in the chorus and they rallied for Fox. Once the message had been sent, he leaned down to nudge Eljay's shoulder affectionately, then tilted his ears toward the slopes, listening for any response from the Alpha female.

After a few long moments, Njal spoke, saying exactly what was on Elwood's mind. Either Fox hadn't heard their call, or was too busy to make her way to the borders. Either way, that left the responsibility on Elwood's shoulders. Njal pressed for an answer, and Elwood nodded. He only managed to say two words before he became aware of Peregrine's approach: "Yes, but..."

The Alpha male's countenance was not welcoming, and he marched right up to Njal, invading his personal space and calmly but firmly telling him to go. Elwood's ears fell back briefly, as he had been about to grant Njal passage on the condition that he seek out Fox and Peregrine promptly, but he then nodded. His job as second-in-command was to support his leaders, and it was obvious that Peregrine was not about to give Njal another chance with Redhawk Caldera.