Redhawk Caldera If the world would end today

It took a moment for Elwood to register Peregrine's approach. His gaze was out of focus as he trained it on his friend's dark silhouette, and he was thankful for the silence that was offered in lieu of questions. Had he been able to, he would've offered a grateful smile to show his appreciation for the food that Peregrine had deposited at his feet; but not only did he feel that his cheek muscles had lost their ability to move upward, but he was anything but hungry.

If he thought he was miserable up until that point, he didn't know the true meaning of the word. The instant Finley and Liffey arrived, Elwood's heart crumbled. He managed to pull Liffey close to him as she hugged his leg, almost in a desperate attempt to cling to his one remaining daughter, and he avoided looking Finley in the face. He couldn't. Her words dropped coldly onto his shoulders and he nodded, knowing that there was no other response.

"Did you learn anything?" she pressed, and he felt like he was being accused. "Black wolf. Red eyes. I think Shrike is still out there looking," he said somberly, studying Finley's toes.