Redhawk Caldera Break my bones just to heal your pain

@Finley ...

The day dawned warm and humid, and found Elwood pacing along next to the stream that ran near what had formerly been the home he shared with Finley. He had padded back and forth along its bank for the better part of an hour already, his thoughts torn -- should he go after Finley? Should he seek out Peregrine and Fox and spill the truth? Should he just...leave?

No matter how long he debated, he couldn't find the answer that he was looking for. Nothing felt right, and he knew that it was because she was gone. His life had just changed forever, and he wasn't sure if he was ready to face his new path. Wherever it would take him, it would be without Finley, and that hurt more than he could have ever imagined.

A red-tailed hawk sailed past overhead, drawing Elwood's attention briefly. He came to a halt, his toes inches from the water's edge, and found himself desperately wishing that he could sprout wings and leave all of this behind. Sadly, that wasn't an option, and with defeat weighing heavily on his spine he sank to his haunches, head bowed as he stared down at the creek.