Gilded Bay Till Valhalla

Avery had stayed behind with Finley, but Elwood had been eager to follow along with Wraen and the rest of the small group in order to feast. It was a long journey for the older wolf, and the bitter cold didn't help the stiffness of his joints, but he kept a decent pace with the others, happy to see that Towhee and Fennec had joined them, along with two of his own children.

The meal was immensely satisfying, although it was something he had never tasted before. It felt strange to not attempt to bring any of the remains back home, but the trek was too far and he listened to his Sovereign's command to eat his fill. By the time he finished, he stepped back alongside Towhee and his gaze swept his surroundings, falling on Penn and -- Sugar? Where was Sugar? His goddaughter seemed to notice the girl's absence at the same time, and he, too, circled as he glanced around for her. She was nowhere to be seen.

As Towhee indicated, the weather was beginning to turn, so he wasted no time following her with his heart in his throat as they scouted for Sugar on their way back.