Redhawk Caldera She blinded me with science

Peregrine remained silent and motionless through the tense exchange. He understood Magpie's ire, yet her petulant tone made the fur along his ruff prickle nonetheless. It was difficult to hear anyone talking to his mate that way, though he just reminded himself that it wasn't his fight and that Fox would handle it. She actually surprised him too, showing more restraint than usual. He wondered how bad she must feel about the whole thing to behave so docilely.

"We will take you in and help you to survive. In turn, you will respect our rule and contribute in any way you can," Peregrine said evenly when invited back into the conversation. He fell into step beside Fox. "Fox will earn your trust and you will earn your keep." The swarthy Alpha male bobbed his head and then fell silent again as they began to roam the caldera's perimeter.