Redhawk Caldera i’ll digest you one kiss at a time

Elwood was awake long before Thuringwethil's call, in anticipation of Drageda's departure. Although it had been odd hosting such a large group of wolves who did not belong to their pack, he was glad that things had turned out the way they did. It was fateful that Wildfire had found her way to Redhawk Caldera at almost the same time as her pack; and, while he knew Thuringwethil wasn't eager to leave her, he assumed she felt some degree of reassurance knowing Wildfire would be with her family while she healed.

He made his way towards Tailfeather Creek to say goodbye to the commander and her wolves and see them off. When he arrived, he found them gathered, listening to final instructions from Thuringwethil. Eljay's question reached Elwood's ears as he came to a halt a few feet from the crowd, and he shifted his gaze first to look at his son and then to the commander. He didn't expect that she would allow Eljay to stay, but there was a part of him that wished it could be the case.

For now, he didn't say anything, but waited with bated breath for Thuringwethil's verdict.