Sun Mote Copse now it's hard to breathe

Eljay followed Wraen's gaze to Elfie briefly but then looked back at Wraen as soon as she spoke again. Eljay felt guilty that he wasn't being the very best father right now; he so wished he would be able to bounce back from this, but right now that seemed entirely impossible. He was living life one day at a time, with the knowledge he needed to care for his children, but he didn't know where he was going or just how long -- or short -- he'd be able to keep all the weight of parenting while processing the grief of losing his mate on his own shoulders without crumbling apart.

Wraen's words were cut short by mommy's approach. A smile lit up Eljay's face for a split second before the gravity of reality weighed down on his shoulders again. She approached and said she came by to say hello, and that she had a proposition. Oh..? Eljay asked awkwardly, not sure what to expect and feeling a little oddly nervous.