Redhawk Caldera AQUACULTURE

Nightjar expressed his excitement, bouncing on the balls of his feet as he chanted. It was a miracle that he didn't take off running towards the water with wild abandon, but Elwood suspected that Peregrine's imposing figure on the shore had something to do with that. Once Raven positioned herself near her father, the games began.

Peregrine led his ward to the water, letting her stick her toes in while he spoke. Elwood followed the Alpha's lead, repeating his words directly to Nightjar -- just in case his nephew's anticipation made it hard for him to hear the instructions. "Stick your toes in, but don't go past your elbows," he warned, then he, too, submerged his feet into the shallow water.

Splashing was approved, according to Peregrine, so Elwood skimmed a forepaw gently across the water's surface, sending a light spray raining down over Nightjar. A broad grin settled onto his face as he looked around at his godchildren. He was happy to be a part of their first swimming experience.