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The Alpha didn't make any indications that she intended to forbid Pied from traveling freely, which allowed the Delta to relax. She listened to Hawkeye's concerns and replied, "I understand where you're coming from. I've never been a huge wanderer but I do like to explore from time to time. Back in the Seahawk Valley, it wasn't uncommon for the wolves there to go on jaunts outside the territory for a few days at a time. I don't plan on doing that," she added quickly.

"I promise I'll be careful if I leave and return within the day," she promised in the next beat. "Like I said, I just like to explore a little... and I'm curious about the other packs in the area. I think it might be a good idea to touch base with them. I wonder if anyone here's interested in becoming a scout, messenger or even an ambassador? Even if we don't necessarily try to form alliances or anything, it's always good to stay on top of what's going on around us..."

A though popped suddenly into Pied's head and she found herself asking it before she could think it over in any depth. "How do you feel about outsiders visiting? Should we make them stay at the borders or are they welcome to come into the territory, provided they're accompanied by a member of the pack?" Hawkeye would almost certainly press Pied to know why she asked but she didn't explain yet, instead waiting to hear the Alpha's reply.