Redhawk Caldera A brand new black hole in the solar system

Elwood didn't notice Towhee's hesitation; his own howl was already filling the void around them. It was only as his call tapered off that Towhee decided to accompany him, and when she did, he started visibly. There was a brief hitch in his request for Gannet, but he smoothly brought it to a close despite his wide eyes now fixed on Towhee. This was something he hadn't considered: since she was deaf, she couldn't physically hear the sound of other wolves howling. So she was doing her best to imitate him, although the sound made goosebumps appear beneath Elwood's fur.

Before he could say anything to her about it, Gannet arrived, looking breathless and alarmed. Elwood bit back a smile and cleared his throat. "Towhee and I were calling for you," he said, with a pointed look in his direction; he hoped that Towhee's feelings wouldn't be hurt. He glanced at her and signed "thank you," then turned back to Gannet with a sobered expression.

"Towhee said that she saw you and Eljay heading towards Lake Rodney a few days ago. Is Eljay okay? Did he come back to the caldera?" he asked, his hope and fear simultaneously evident in his voice.