Redhawk Caldera writing on the wall

I've been wanting a Fox thread! :)

A lot had happened within the last week or so: Elwood had been promoted to Beta, the Alpha pair had consummated at the pack meeting, and Finley had convinced half the pack that his name was Twig. Elwood was tired, and for good reason. A lot of his time lately had been spent romping around the caldera; he felt that it was time for him to settle down and get back to business. Whether or not his packmates would allow that to happen remained to be seen.

He was now a gamekeeper and warden by trade, and knew that he could take up a third job if he desired. The choice wasn't an easy one, though, and that's what was on his mind as he meandered near the borders. He was distracted when he heard Fox's voice nearby, and paused in his step, ears rotating on his head. She didn't sound distressed; instead, her call was welcoming, so he turned on his heel and followed the source of the sound. He hoped that Peregrine wouldn't be attached to her rear end when he arrived.

"Hey, Fox!" he yipped as he drew nearer. The Alpha female's fiery coat was a stark contrast to her snowy surroundings. "How are you feeling?" her second-in-command asked, glancing around as though Peregrine might leap out of the shrubbery at any moment and start humping her.