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"It's probably awesome," Lagan said, and Elwood couldn't help but give a good-natured laugh. The boy was like his mother in more ways than one, and his zest for life and desire for adventure were evident in his tone and expression. "It'll be totally awesome," he agreed, grinning, then sobered.

"But seriously, be careful out there. I know you will be," he said, anticipating a protest from his son, "but things can happen to even the most experienced scouts. I don't want to scare you; I just want to make sure you take care of yourself. You can always ask your mom for tips." He couldn't help but slip into protective parent mode, if only for a few moments; he shot a grateful glance in Andalusia's direction, both for agreeing to accompany Lagan and for putting up with his fatherly advice.