Redhawk Caldera angel of mercy

Of course, Elwood didn't mean his response in the way that Eljay took it. And despite the brief flicker of pain in his son's eyes, he remained completely unaware of his blunder. Thinking that his empathy was understood, he nodded as Eljay thanked him and then began to think out loud as to what activities he would like to participate in with the newest firebirds.

He smiled; although the pups wouldn't have much to say at first, he was glad that Eljay took his compliment about listening to heart (or so he thought!). Blissfully ignorant, he nodded again as the boy continued. "I think those are great ideas. You're gonna be an awesome big cousin," he said. His smile faded slightly as he remembered that he still wasn't sure if Eljay would become an older brother this year; the topic had fallen by the wayside when he and Finley found out about Nightjar's bullying. But he wanted to bring it back up to his mate soon.