It wasn't often that someone came to them through the sea. Most often, outsiders arrived through the forest boundary, or even occasionally came down from the boardwalk, but emerging from the sea? It just seemed so far-fetched, even to the leader of a clan that thrived when it came to the ocean. Of course, Rhinestonestar was completely unaware of where Sugarspice had actually come from, simply stumbling upon the other feline walking along the shore. Initially, he had thought perhaps she was a warrior that he had never met before, but that seemed like a bit of a stretch, considering how worried he had been about everyone lately. Not to mention her still faintly wet pelt and the half confused and half worried look on her face. All of that added up to one very confused newcomer, evidently wondering where she was.

Abandoning his casual walk along the beach, the rusty smoke made his way over to where Sugarspice was, clearing his throat to alert her to his presence. Once her gaze was on him, he offered her a comforting smile before speaking, "Hello there... my name is Rhinestonestar. I don't believe I've ever seen anyone like you around here before. Do you think maybe you could tell me your name, and where you're from?" He was interested in her business on Palmclan territory as well, but he didn't want to overwhelm her with questions, considering how dazed she already looked.

A prank gone wrong, huh? The thought of it made Rhinestone wince, an uneasy look coming to his face. He couldn't imagine what a state the prankster in question must've been in, certainly not aiming for something like this to happen. He had expected Sugarspice to be a bit more anxious about her current predicament, but the other seemed surprisingly calm, something that was actually sort of a relief to Rhine. Not that the tom wouldn't have comforted her if she had been panicking, but this meant there was more of a chance for things to go smoothly. Before his leadership – and even a little bit now – Rhinestone had always been more of the laidback type, and comforting someone from a panic had hardly been a strong suit of his. He hoped, desperately so, that soothing the worries of a clan would be easier for him than soothing the worries of one person.

Sugarspice's explanation was a bit confusing, but it wasn't as if he had never heard it before. After all, he still had no idea where Stormspine had come from, even if the other had turned out to be one of their most helpful warriors thus far. With a fluffy tail flicking behind him, Rhinestonestar nodded his head before speaking, a soft chuckle leaving his muzzle, "Ah... I am indeed the leader of a group. Palmclan, actually. We occupy this territory... we certainly wouldn't mind another member, considering we're recovering from a hurricane. You're certainly welcomed in, if that's what you're looking for." It still felt a little weird, welcoming in outsiders with such ease, but he knew it was for the good of the clan as a whole. Besides, Sugarspice hardly seemed like she was a danger to them, and instead seemed as though she could be a valuable member of the group, however temporary.