Sun Mote Copse at the end of the day

Talking about somebody else's problems was a welcome distraction from his own, which was likely why Phox was so keen on "fixing" Eljay's dilemma. Maybe if somebody else was happy and content, it would make Phox feel a little bit better about his missing child. Phox furrowed his brow when Eljay said it didn't matter very much. From what he understood, Eljay had been pretty good friends with both Wraen and Maia. At least, that was his impression by how the three of them seemed to hang out more than he did with any of the three of them. Even within packs, there tended to be small cliques.

Did you ask Wraen? Phox questioned. It sounded as though Maia didn't want to put Eljay on the spot, but Eljay hadn't mentioned anything about Wraen's opinion on the matter. As for Weejay, she's old enough to make her own decisions now, iddn't she? If she wanted to stay here, she could, but I think she'd be just as happy going with you. She's a good kid, and she loves you.

There was one more thing to address, of course.

As for the traveling... you could always hang out here until they've settled down, then join them later. That would have been easier to arrange if Wraen and Maia had a set timeline for checking back in, but Phox had a feeling they would come back and say hello eventually. At least, that was his hope. He had enjoyed the little time he'd spent with the two of them.