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Eljay couldn’t exactly describe what he thought Towhee’s impression of him was, but summed it up by saying he believed she wished he wasn’t around. Despite this, Elwood doubted it. Family was more important to Towhee than anything else, and while Eljay may not have been her favorite wolf, he was still family.

He didn’t think Eljay’s concerns were ridiculous; he just knew in his bones that they would never come true. (And if they did, he would have some words for all involved.) He shook his head again. I’m sorry this is bothering you so much. I’m not trying to belittle your worry, but I want to reassure you — I really don’t think that would happen. Even if Towhee isn’t your biggest fan, for whatever reasons, she wouldn’t let that influence Elfie’s thoughts, purposefully or accidentally.

He gave a wry smile. Fatherhood is fun, isn’t it? he quipped, meaning the comment to be sarcastic. He had dealt with his own share of heart-wrenching worry over the years.