Redhawk Caldera slipping and sliding

Eljay smiled at Ruenna as she said there could've been worse places to be stuck. Redhawk Caldera was fantastic, and he couldn't imagine himself living any other place. Except, maybe... Well, maybe alongside Maia, wherever that would be. The Fen or otherwise. Some days he dreamt of just grabbing her and running off together. But Redhawk Caldera... It breathed home. It had a nostalgic quality to it. And it was hard to imagine his future pups growing up anywhere but at the Blackthorn den.

She went on to say what had caused it, and Eljay instantly regretted asking the question. A startled frown fell over his face. Maybe he should've anticipated this answer, but he totally hadn't, and found himself flustered and once more reminded of Elfie. The landslide — that's where Elfie had died, too.

Yeah, it was a terrible thing... Eljay said solemnly. But I'm glad you're still — I'm glad you got here. He smiled at Ruenna, hoping to show that their rocky start didn't linger too much with him. She was here now, after all, and she was a part of their pack now.