Laike's hackles bristled sharply as his jaws parted at the rogue's feisty words. He would not tolerate such disrespect from someone who didn't even rank among them. But it seemed he need not worry. Jessie was - as always - quick to deal with the behavior. He was truly grateful for her strength in these situations.

As his co-lead moved to make sure their intruder was gone, Laike turned to face Deacon. Go with her. Be the muscle with Jessie in case the loner gets sassier. He ordered with a sharp chuff, orange eyes narrowing so as to make his point clear to the male.

He groaned with displeasure once the second was out of earshot. Laike was not in the mood to deal with more insubordination and more sass. Hadn't the loner been enough for all of them? Perhaps he would have a talk with the swarthy male later. The other male had not been Indolent so far, maybe there was something else going on rather than just some insubordination.

Then again he was not the best with words. So he would gross his paws and hope things fixed themselves sooner rather than later. With that last thought, he turned from the border and headed back into the territory he called home.

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