Redhawk Caldera and a happy new year [birth]

He knew he was late as he made his way through the Caldera, willing for it not to be too late. Eljay wasn't sure if aunt Fox would even let him close in this moment. He'd wanted to talk to her about it but a lot of his time had gone into his depression and then physical recovery after mommy's return. It'd just never seemed to be the right time, and now he could not really ask her anymore.

But she had Raven and as he drew closer, Eljay just hoped he'd be allowed to watch and learn from her, at least. He followed the scent but as he drew nearer and found there were other scents mingled the feeling of terror started to get through to him. Ears flattened in fear as he drew nearer and he didn't even need to look at mommy's face to see her grief, so plainly did it drift in the air.

He was late... He was too late. Eljay bit his lip as he just watched, feeling like an idiot but not knowing how to help. Not aunt Fox, too...