Hideaway Strath On a couch of dogs

Both Phox and Towhee had also encountered strangers-- or signs of strangers-- within Grove territory. Concern etched deeper upon Rue's features. The story with the stupid-faced intruder left a particularly bad taste in her mouth. Towhee was an alpha with an entire pack to back her up, and Stupidface was a loner; Towhee could absolutely force him to submit if it had been her desire to do so. Rue let out a slow breath, already impatient with the arrogance of these lone-wolf trespassers. 

Dingo was the first to volunteer a solution, which didn't surprise Rue in the least. His continued contributions to the budding pack hadn't gone unnoticed, and Rue was fairly impressed with his seemingly tireless work ethic. "..And I'll scout through the Grove's surrounding territories," she added to Dingo's offer. "If the intruders are camped somewhere nearby, we'll find them." She fell quiet with a resolute nod.