Heron Lake Plateau Motivation proclamation

They all arrived one by one -- Cinder, Phox, and Towhee, followed by Clover, Tegan, and Tywyll. Elwood was already eyeing Clover and Tegan warily as they approached (having heard about the fight between them). As soon as her feet stopped moving, Clover made an announcement of her own which caused Elwood's brows to raise. Tegan's ominous statement wasn't missed, and Elwood looked in his direction before shifting his gaze back to Finley, whose expression indicated that he had the floor.

He sighed softly. Why had he thought this would go smoothly?

"Well, you'll be in good company," he said, addressing Clover first before looking at each of his children individually. "Mom and I are joining Wildfire, as well. We'd like you to make your own decisions about whether you want to stay or go. We'll support you either way, and we'll be very close by for visits." He licked his lips, inwardly bracing himself for whatever reactions the five kids would have.