This is the first night that Eight had been on patrol in more than a month. Even back home it was rare for him to go on perimeter duty, that was always Tough and Cowboy's jobs. But, he had filled in more than once, so he knew what he was doing. Check the air, watch for tracks - any real signs of disturbance. The key was to know your area and to know what you were looking for. At least he knew what he was looking for.
But the area was let up to Stern, who knew it like the back of his own paw, and that was well and good for Eight.
The night had taken over quite finally by now, the sky was a...
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