Redhawk Caldera Fighting through a nightmare

Elwood felt like his reaction was both appropriate and inappropriate at the same time. He wasn't sure how Somnia would take it, but he was rewarded with the faintest hint of a smile at the corner of her lips. She then posed a query about the ducks; though she wasn't as animated as usual, that was to be expected.

"They lost their quacks," he said, voicing the first thing that came to his mind. "They've accused us of stealing them." With this statement came a solemn nod. All the while, he searched her face with his gaze; if she showed any signs that she wanted him to stop, he would.