Sun Mote Copse The more I see, the less I know

As they waited for Wildfire's arrival, Elwood watched as Finley checked out what she could see and smell of the new territory. He stayed put, although his eyes roved appreciatively over the landscape. It was pretty, especially encrusted in snow, and he nodded when Finley admitted that she already preferred its aesthetic to that of the plateau. He wasn't sure how he would compare the two just yet; in classic Elwood fashion, he would take all things into consideration before making a decision.

The soon-to-be Alpha of the copse greeted them only a few moments later, and the pride she felt was evident in her expression. Elwood smiled as she gave them both a verbal and nonverbal welcome, then asked after Finley's hip during their journey. "She did good," he replied, then quieted to allow his mate to answer for herself.