Redhawk Caldera Don't give in, don't give up

Elwood's brows raised. He was surprised when Towhee wasn't at all swayed by the fact that Gannet was her brother. He began to wonder if maybe her dislike for "outsiders" was more of a problem than he had anticipated; there was nothing wrong with being protective of her home and family, but Gannet was family. He couldn't quite understand her hostility.

"He's not an outsider," Elwood said firmly but gently, shaking his head to accentuate his words. "Sometimes things happen beyond our control -- but family is still family." He turned to Gannet then. "I'm glad you found your way home. You're always welcome here," he said, glancing at Towhee out of the corner of his eye.