LEADER ❝ RHINE ❞ PALMCLAN

For all Rhinestone knew, Medusa was gone. The hybrid had been one of his close friends, and he wouldn't have hesitated to call her a best friend, if asked, even with the issues that they had been having. However, he had no idea that there was any possibility of her coming back, so he was left in a state of grieving, having to hold himself together for the good of his clan. Once some time had passed, and things were a bit less hectic... then he would be able to allow himself to break down. To truly feel everything that needed to be felt. Much like he would finally be able to allow himself rest for his sickness once everything calmed down – even if there was a part of him that knew such a time would never come. Regardless of any of that, when the ruddy feline came upon someone unfamiliar on the territory, he was obviously cautious, not taking too kindly to trespassers. He was never outright hostile, but considering how far the Healer was into their territory... he couldn't help feeling wary. It was because of this that he raised his voice, tail lashing behind him, "H-Hey! I don't mean to be rude, but... who are you, and what are you doing on Palmclan territory? I assume you must've been able to smell our border markers..." Rhinestone's voice sounded thick as he came to a seat nearby, his head still stuffed up and slightly dizzying due to exhaustion and sickness. He could only hope that this newcomer wouldn't notice it – particularly if they were unfriendly.

LEADER ❝ RHINE ❞ PALMCLAN

The words that left Healer's mouth caused Rhinestone to pause, for a variety of reasons. One, the other spoke about being on the territory for so long she didn't even know about Palmclan, which seemed almost impossible to the tom who had spent his entire life on the territory. Two, she was talking about a patient that she had, as well as about sending her back somewhere. Despite knowing that he shouldn't be letting it happen, Rhine found that his hopes were rising somewhat. After all, Medusa's body had never been found. Was it possible that she was...? With his heart pounding quickly, the ruddy feline took a step forward, voice excited as he spoke, "You have a patient? What's her name? What does she look like...?" Questions poured forth from him freely, the leader pumped up by the thought of Medusa possibly being alive. He only ended up finding his composure when Dovah came over, Rhinestone glancing back at the other before he cleared his throat, "Ah... oh, yes. Uh... we can help out, if you tell us what exactly it is that you're looking for." As he spoke, he laid his tail gently over Dovah's back, hoping to give the other a frame of reference for where others were around him.

LEADER ❝ RHINE ❞ PALMCLAN

Near instantly, Rhinestone knew that Healer was talking about Medusa. He was almost breathless as he burst out, his fluffy tail twitching erratically behind him, "A mix between snake and cat? That's Medusa! Medusa... she's a senior warrior, here in Palmclan. When she disappeared, we thought she was... dead. You're taking care of her?" He wasn't sure he could've been more grateful if he tried, although a myriad of different questions did immediately jump to his mind. Like, if Healer was treating Medusa, then where was she at the moment? Was she going to come home? However, the leader unfortunately got the feeling that his questions wouldn't be answered, at least not until Healer got what they needed. Taking a deep breath, the ruddy tom glanced around, saying after a thoughtful hum, "I think I've seen something like that before...? I'm not exactly sure, though. There might be some in the cliffs, over there." He flicked his tail towards the Highwind Cliff, pale gaze focused on the towering structure of stone.