Redhawk Caldera Seek and ye shall find

With Peregrine gone, Finley pregnant, and Fox still recovering from her eye injury, Elwood felt the pressure of leadership weighing heavily on his shoulders. He hoped that the Alpha male would come back with something, whether it was food or news of a fruitful search. But in the meantime, he ignored the clench of hunger's grip on his stomach and forged ahead with his duties.

There was a soft howl and he made his way towards its source, moving slowly so as not to expend more energy than necessary. His gaze lit on an agouti female waiting patiently with lowered head and tail. He approached her without any pomp and circumstance, his yellow eyes tired and betraying the emptiness of his stomach.

"Can I help you?" he asked, voice gruff but not unfriendly.