Redhawk Caldera the body

Now that he had given himself a duty, Elwood felt useful. The other wolves spoke quietly and moved around him, and he was dimly aware of Trick suggesting that they close Peregrine's eyes and Fox's sharp refusal. Out of the corner of his eye, he noted Shrike's approach and paused only momentarily to watch as Fox leaned against him. She seemed comforted by his presence, so Elwood refocused his attention to his digging.

His mind wandered and he found himself wondering what Finley would make of this when she returned. The caldera had veritably fallen apart in her absence; he vaguely remembered making a joke about that very thing happening when he first met her. He shook his head gently but said nothing, simply continuing to churn the earth where they would lay his friend to rest.