Redhawk Caldera Boom and bust

The way Wildfire talked about this mysterious woman reminded Peregrine a bit of his early days with Lasher. It sort of hurt to look back on those days, not because he dearly missed the man (though he did) but because of what a selfish, shitty lover he had been in the beginning. It sounded to him like Wildfire and her lady love were off to a much better start, even if it had taken the yearling some time to recognize her own feelings for what they were. There was a tentative shyness about her, yet she did not seem troubled or ashamed, like he had at first.

Before he could remark on the latest details, Elwood declared that they should leave himself and Wildfire alone for some father/daughter bonding. "Mind taking them back to the rendezvous site?" he asked, looking at Ferret and Gannet before his jade eyes bounced to Eljay in particular. He smiled, waiting for the Blackthorns and Firebirds to begin moving away before facing Wildfire again.

"C'mon," he gestured, motioning toward the borders and taking a few strolling steps. "Let's walk and talk. There's so much more to catch up on..."