Broken Antler Fen berryblade

Teya cut right to the chase and it seemed that she shared some of the worries that Eljay had, too.

Even though he shared Teya's worries, Eljay had not considered leaving the Fen at all. It was his home, and where his children were born and had grown up. How could he do it to them to leave? He remembered clearly how terrible it had been to leave Redhawk Caldera when they did for Heron Lake Plateau, even when he was much older than his children were now. How could he possibly make the same decision for his own children?

Her question therefore caught him off-guard, and he looked visibly surprised. Leave? he repeated. Then, as it sank in, he realised that maybe it would be the best for everyone. But how could he do that to his children? After a moment of stunned silence Eljay asked, Are there any places nearby that would be good? Do you know why the Redhawks left? Eljay knew little about their departure, though he knew that they had been small as a pack, too. That they hadn't even come over to tell him in person stung more than he was willing to admit. It was a strange thought that he might simply never see Towhee again. Eljay couldn't help but wonder if he ever crossed her mind like she did his, or if she had completely forgotten he even existed since his departure. He'd always wanted to make amends, but now... Now it was too late. He didn't even know where she lived now.

Either way, Redhawk Caldera was a territory that he knew and that might provide a good place to stay if all things went south in the Fen.