Redhawk Caldera Throwback Thursday

Uncle P stepped in to confirm that he had indeed asked Eljay to stay to look after his siblings. Yet it still felt like an excuse more than anything else. For now it would have to do though. Eljay was about to apologise to Gannet that they couldn't follow through with his plan when Uncle P intervened again to suggest a patrol.

There was a noticeable droop in Gannet's demeanour, and Eljay felt terrible for making him feel bad. "Bye," he murmured while he shot Gannet an apologetic look. It didn't help that daddy seemed to feel bad about it, too. With a sad expression Eljay watched as Gannet and Uncle P left, then looked at daddy who suggested hanging out with their siblings.

"I'll join later," Eljay mumbled, looking away guiltily as he rejected the offer, knowing daddy wanted him to say yes and have fun. But he wouldn't have fun even if he joined, so what was the point in pretending? Eljay didn't want to bother daddy with his pain, so he'd rather be alone.