Northstar Vale into the great wide yonder

Redshank was persistent about learning whether or not he could kill intruders and Rannoch frowned lightly at this, withholding his answer for a moment as he attempted to think of the best answer to give. "It depends on the situation," he decided. There was no black and white when it came to confrontations; there was a multitude of factors to consider. "But, the most important thing is that you listen to me if you're helping me. If I say that you can kill whoever is on our lands, then, by all means, kill them." He would leave it at this unless Redshank wanted any further clarification. 

It was as Rannoch decided to sniff the ground that the Xi expelled a blunt inquiry. Rising as quickly as he had lowered his muzzle, Rannoch shook his head. There had never been any reason for him to end the life of another. With an inquiring quirk of his brows, he countered, "have you?"