Broken Antler Fen PeachPuff

Ironic if he'd known Wraen's thoughts, Maia was one of the few wolves that made Eljay feel comfortable enough to slow down right now. He still felt guilt eating him up on behalf of just ditching Niamh and Towhee in their time of need. What if something more went wrong with the births? It would be on his head. The thought alone made his breathing rapid and his skin itch, so he tried to push it aside for now. He could feel guilty about being selfish plenty when he was on his own; now he wanted to focus on the one other friend he had here in Brecheliant.

Eljay walked over to Wraen and then sat himself down by her side, overlooking the same scenery. Thanks, he said with a soft, though weary smile as Wraen congratulated him. Again, the guilt mixed up in his gut, but thankfully Wraen sounded as though she thought only happy thoughts about him being here. Maia's been great, he said softly, And the napping spot we have is so soft and relaxing... There was a lingering 'but' in his voice as he trailed off, but Eljay contained it within him, unwilling to spoil a good mood. So who are the leaders beside you and Maia? he asked, deciding it best to change the subject rather than acknowledge how burnt out and guilty he felt.