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Peregrine backed away, presumably to give the family some privacy, at almost the same instant that Eljay arrived. The youth had apparently heard enough of the conversation to know that Finley was leaving; the transformation from young adult to wailing puppy was almost breathtaking, and not in a good way. He tried to cling to Finley, but she warned him with a rumble and then marched away, her pace determined and resolute.

Normally, Elwood might have reached out to comfort Eljay and offer his some son solace, but he couldn't make his legs move. He remained rooted to the spot, staring after Finley with his lower lip pinched between his teeth.