Redhawk Caldera we gotta learn sometime

He could tell he had pushed the subject far enough, at least for today. Peregrine eyed the boy for a moment, noting his anxiety, then glanced off into the distance. A yawn split his mouth suddenly and he gave his swarthy body a weary shake.

"There's an elk I've been tracking, near the edge of the woods. I plan to head out again tomorrow." He paused, deliberating whether to ask or tell the young man he would be joining him on this endeavor. Eventually, he arrived at a compromise and said, "I'd like for you to join me." He turned his dusky jade eyes on the pup again, awaiting an answer.