Redhawk Caldera angel of mercy

Elwood was thankful that Eljay seemed to be placated by his response. The boy had enough worries -- the last thing Elwood wanted was for him to develop some sort of complex about his parents having another litter. Although the decision was still very much up in the air, there was a big piece of Elwood's heart that sincerely hoped that Finely would agree -- and not just acquiesce, but want the puppies just as much as he did.

He was surprised when Eljay made another suggestion. The youth expressed an interest in helping to deliver the puppies, which required an entirely different area of expertise. Honestly, Elwood thought it was a great idea -- but he was reminded that Redhawk Caldera was sorely lacking a healer. There wouldn't be anyone to mentor Eljay -- save for the mothers themselves -- but maybe he could become the pack's medic, with some practice.

"That's a good idea. You can talk to your mom about that and see what she says," he replied with an encouraging bob of his head. "You can probably learn a lot from her, and from talking to Fox, too." Surely both mothers would be willing to help.