Sun Mote Copse he went galumphing back

Oh, Eljay said, blinking in confusion. He thought they all lived together, but maybe that was just the idealist picture in his head. Why didn't they all live together? Anyway, Sugar said she planned to stop by there, and though he was still worried about Sugar, he also said: Could you say hi to Raven for me..? I miss her. He almost said the words, but then he stopped himself. It wouldn't really do Sugar any good to know it. He wondered if Owen and his siblings were there, too. He missed them a whole lot, too, as they'd been a lot like his own children at the time, when he helped raise them.

Unfortunately, Sugar confirmed that she was travelling all alone. It just -- it's so dangerous out there, Eljay said with a frown. We already lost Elfie, and... I just -- I don't want to lose you. He frowned, not sure how to deal with this. Knowing he wasn't her parent -- but his parents were dead, so he couldn't help but feel responsible -- and yet feeling protective and wishing he could just glue her to the Firebirds instead.

But he knew he couldn't, and he knew trying would only push her further away.

He was distracted, and it showed when she said her 'hey' and he looked up, the frown still on his face. She then asked if she could hang out, and Eljay nodded right away. Yeah, I'm sure that would be okay. We could ask Wraen and Towhee, if... If you wanted to be in the Copse. I'm sure they'll say it's okay. Eljay smiled, glad to have Sugar hang out for a bit, though also sad to know she was leaving again soon; especially after losing so much of his family lately. Weejay could show you her flower and herb garden. Mostly just a lot of flowers, but there were some useful ones, too.