Redhawk Caldera Boom and bust

Her family's support really meant a lot to her. Wildfire's heart felt warm and full, although it twinged a bit when Elwood announced that he would leave her alone with her father, taking Eljay and the pups elsewhere. She smiled sadly at them as they began to retreat, nodding vigorously when her godfather mentioned visiting again in a few months' time. Of course she would aim to come by again in the autumn to see the latest batch of Blackthorns.

In the meantime, she waved her black tail and called, "Bye guys! Take care! Don't forget to tell Aunt Flea hi for me!" and even blew a few kisses to her baby brothers. She intended to hang around the area for another couple of days, though there was no guarantee she'd see them again and wanted to part on a farewell note, just in case.

Peregrine invited her to join him on a meander around the caldera's periphery. "Of course," she breathed happily, falling into step and bumping a red shoulder against him. "Although don't think you'll be rid of me too fast. I'm sticking around until I get to see mom," Wildfire said with a sparkle in her eye, the conversation shifting comfortably as the two of them disappeared into the distance.