Northstar Vale into the great wide yonder

Amused by Redshank's first attempt in answer his question, Rannoch smiled at the Xi. "No, we don't kill right off the bat," he mused once the boy had corrected himself. "But as a guardian, you must do everything in your power to drive them out of our territory. We do this first by trying to talk to them, but, if that doesn't work, then that's when you can fight them." Rannoch hoped that Redshank would never have to use physical force to remove any unwanted individuals from their territory. But even as this thought crossed the Alpha's mind, he knew that this desire was one that would not be obtainable. 

"If your opponent is beating you, then that is when you call for the entire pack. We'll help you take care of 'em." He paused then, looking expectantly to his pupil to see if he had any other questions needed to be addressed.