Redhawk Caldera out of feathers out of bones.

She corrected him, and he began to understand the source of Finley's strife. It hadn't been just an accident that had killed Hawkin -- it seemed like he had taken deliberate actions to end his own life. Elwood swallowed, bowing his head and turning his eyes down; his tongue felt suddenly thick as Finley went on to explain that Hawkin's death had strained her relationship with Tiarnach.

But despite all of that, she wanted to name her son after her estranged brother. And as she explained why, she demonstrated more strength and understanding than Elwood had ever seen her display. She recognized that she wasn't to blame and that the fight with Colt had transpired based on emotions. There was no spite in her voice; simply a yearning to make peace with him.

He reached down to nudge her cheek gently, remaining quiet at first out of respect for her feelings. She wasn't looking for Elwood to solve all of her problems -- she had just entrusted him with a weighty secret, and he recognized that it couldn't have been easy for her to admit what had happened. When he did finally speak, he said, "I'm so sorry. Even though Colt won't know it, maybe naming our son after him will give you the closure that you need."