Redhawk Caldera Rats and children follow me out of town

The den grew closer and Whip wondered if he could look inside. It wouldn't be too bad to just take a brief look and be on his way, but he was soon intercepted by Elwood, who greeted him as he made his way out of the den's mouth. Nervously, Whip scuttled backwards and his head shot down as if he had been caught doing something wrong. "H-hey Uncle El," he muttered like a child with his hand caught in the cookie jar. 

He wanted to ask if he could see the pups, but didn't quite know how. "Can I— Can I—" stumbled the boy. It was then that the peeping from within the den grew louder, thus drawing Whip's attention. Absentmindedly he drew his gaze to the den mouth and finally blurted, "Can I see them?"