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Peregrine did not see the trespasser's final insult, as his attention now belonged to his daughter. For all intents and purposes, the dude with a mouth only slightly uglier than his face ceased to exist. Wildfire appeared to be okay, though it was clear she had been through a lot today. When she pressed against him, he reached a foreleg around her and hugged her close, then licked her large ears comfortingly. He murmured words too low for anyone else to hear.

"Thanks for your help, guys," the Alpha male called to Elwood and Tiger, who appeared to be getting ready to head off elsewhere. "I'm taking Wifi back home. We'll see you later." Giving the pup a final lick and nudge, he swept to his paws and began to lead the way back to the rendezvous site. For now, he didn't press her for an explanation. That could wait until later.