Heron Lake Plateau loyal like sid & nancy

Finley and Tywyll happened to run right past Elwood on their way to the borders; he had heard the call too and was on his way. He was far enough from them that they didn't see him, and he had to grin at the sight of his mate hastening to greet her grandchildren. He picked up the pace and followed, arriving just after Ty and Fin.

While Finley happily interacted with the puppies, Elwood turned first to Liffey and Rannoch. "Good to see you guys," he said earnestly as he nudged Liffey's cheek affectionately and then bumped Rannoch's shoulder. "How was the trip?" he asked even as he turned to his grandchildren. His gaze swept over them and he realized that there was one missing; hadn't there been four before? He didn't come right out and ask about it, though there was a question in his eyes as he looked at Liffey while scooping Deshyr into a hug when she approached him.