Redhawk Caldera Hurry up, we're dreaming

For @Wildfire but siblings are welcome to join! :D

Rumor had it that the firebirds' eyes had opened. Naturally, Elwood had gleaned this from Finley, who had screamed excitedly about it after witnessing Wildfire's first experimental blinks. Ironically enough, he had nearly lost his hearing due to his girlfriend's incessant shrieking. He shared her excitement, but not quite at her decibel level.

So, a few days later, he ventured to the Alphas' den. He announced his presence with a chuff, and when he was welcomed by Peregrine, he adopted what had become his "visiting the puppies" stance -- he lowered himself to his belly just inside the threshold, his yellow eyes roving over the bundles of fur. It hadn't been that long since he had last seen them, but they already seemed to have grown quite a bit. He made a mental note to visit more frequently.

"Anybody awake?" he said, though he knew that none of the cubs could hear him. The pile of bodies started to move, and he watched attentively, wondering which pup would tumble toward him first...