Blacktail Deer Plateau oh hey hey

"I have to thank you, though. I know you've been watching the borders despite your absence. I appreciate it."

Pura smiled vaguely, pleased to know that his efforts as a second ring of defense around the Plateau had not gone unnoticed. He hadn't scared off more than the occasional small predator - hardly a threat to a full pack - but that was not for lack of patrolling. They simply weren't being approached.

"No intruders," he reported, glancing over his shoulder. An unwelcome body would have to be utterly stupid or very desperate to attempt entry into a territory that was bordered by cliffs on three sides and well guarded. "Are you Alpha now?" The question was asked without malice.

We can fade this out since it's outdated, if you want. :) Or rush to ten!