Sun Mote Copse he chortled in his joy

Eljay was grateful that Sugar didn't push the subject. He would rather talk about something else -- and Sugar's caretaker endeavours were the perfect subject. She mentioned that she hadn't caught up with Penn and Fen but that she had some adventures on the way. Eljay's eyes widened when she mentioned stumbling upon a wolf giving birth -- what were the odds of that?! and why hadn't she been with her pack at the time? -- but he was glad that she had had Sugar to take care of her, at least. Wow, he said under his breath as Sugar wrapped up that story, amazed and relieved and very proud of his baby sister all at once. That's crazy - I'm so proud of you, Sugar. You're becoming quite the caretaker. Eljay's eyes shone with a reflection of his pride.

Then came the next story of someone from a pack called Moonspear, Opalia. It seemed that everyone was looking for someone these days; Elfie still hadn't been found either. We haven't found Elfie yet, either. To be honest, Eljay wasn't sure they ever would. But if he stopped mentioning it when travelling relatives visited, well, that meant that he had to admit to himself that Elfie was probably dead or lost forever. And Eljay wasn't quite ready to admit that just yet.

Sugar mentioned almost joining Moonspear. Eljay was pretty sure the pack was fairly nearby as he had heard others speak of it before, and he was a bit sad that Sugar hadn't joined it; that would've kept her closer by. In the end he said: That makes sense - the feeling lonely. It's quite something to travel alone for so much, even if you help others on the way. So where are your travelling medic powers needed next? Are you going to keep looking for Penn and Fen?