Sun Mote Copse worry never dies

Eljay sighed and frowned as he thought about Elfie being out there somewhere. And what if he didn't want to go home? And what if he did but he couldn't find his way? If he inherited Eljay's shit feeling for directions? He looked back at Towhee as she spoke with the worry shining in his eyes, unable to think about it any further. He didn't want to argue, and he didn't want to make Towhee mad at him. He just wanted Elfie back. Where had the times gone when Elfie was just a little baby, wriggling between his and Wiffle's paws? It just wasn't fair.

Towhee offered to go with him, but she also said that he was in no shape to travel. Told him to take care of himself. He shook his head and said, I want to, but just -- there hasn't been as much food, and with all the young pups... They need the food more than me. They're still growing. I'll be okay -- I'm -- I was okay last time, eventually. But they won't get back from this if they miss too much while growing up. He didn't want to be selfish, and so Eljay had tried to eat just about the amount that would mean others had enough, while he had enough to stay alive.