Redhawk Caldera flickering flame

That day Eljay was guarding the puppies again, laying outside of the den and taking the occasional peek inside. He loved spending time with his baby siblings, once he'd found out mommy was alright after birth. They were so much fun, and they helped him forget the bloody things he had seen at Lake Rodney, in part. @Elwood and @Finley were probably around somewhere; mommy likely in the den, and if Eljay remembered correctly daddy'd gone out to hunt or patrol. Maybe he would be back soon, though?

And of course @Lucy, @Lagan and Liffey were adorable bundles of joy inside of the den. They seemed to be getting livelier by the day, and Eljay secretly hoped they'd come out to play with him soon — he loved to bundle them up at his chest, wrapping them closer to him, boop them on the tummy or nose with his nose, and play endlessly with them. But he also wouldn't be opposed to talking to daddy, as it felt like they had barely spoken in the commotion of the pregnancy and birthing of late; so long as it was't about Peter.