Redhawk Caldera rejoice, because you're trying your best

Tensions continued to rise between the pair, but Titmouse -- also known as Screech -- eventually managed to piece together some semblance of a story. Elwood nodded as he listened, and found that everything seemed to check out. He remembered the day when Lagan had come to him with the news that Titmouse had wandered away from him while they were exploring outside of the territory. Lagan had thought that Titmouse went with Liffey, which, at the time, had eased Elwood's mind. He had hoped that Liffey would bring Titmouse back home, but she never did. Now, though, it sounded like she had kept him safe in her pack with Rannoch, until he decided it was time to return to the caldera.

When Towhee's body began to move, signing the rest of the story, he turned to "listen." She explained that she had met up with Titmouse just a few days prior, and their reunion hadn't gone so swimmingly. His behavior had been enough for her to write him off, but Elwood wasn't like Towhee. Titmouse was still a Redhawk, and he could see that the boy was tired, frightened, and anxious. There wasn't really an excuse for cussing out his sister, but Elwood suspected that it hadn't come from a malicious place.

"Thanks," he said to Towhee, wanting to make sure she knew he appreciated her input. He shifted back towards Titmouse. "Stay," he said with a small smile. "You've been through a lot, but you're still family. I'm glad you're here and that you're safe," he added, gesturing for the youth to follow him across the border.