THATS A VERY LARGE CAT | Joining, open

[RHINESTONE.]

[glow=#b8dcf8,2,300]▶ NATURE'S CORRUPTED IN FACTORIES FAR AWAY ◀[/glow]

The world beyond the forest was largely an unknown to Rhinestonestar, as well as the majority of those that had lived within Palmclan for their entire lives. After all, why would they go out and brave dangerous wilds, when they had everything they could ever need along their little sandy beach? There had been some talk of venturing out after the hurricane had hit, mainly by young, rambunctious warriors that believed that they knew better than anyone else. They had claimed that it was ridiculous, returning to their own camp when it had become clear a disaster like the hurricane could wipe them out in an instant. However, Rhine had been quick to step in, despite his only youth, and the worries that swirled in his head over his new position as leader. He had no interest in endangering his clan – his family – by embarking on some ill-conceived quest to see the rest of the island that they lived on. Not only would it go against what had been taught to them since their very founding, but it could've eradicated them completely. These days he occasionally wondered if he had made the right decision, but he liked to believe he had. He was unsure of many things, but he wasn't unsure about keeping everyone safe.

Which was why, when the leader caught sight of the staggering beast before him, standing in the water, he could feel his breath hitch. He had thought that they'd be safe, and unbothered, provided that they just remained where they were. However, it seemed as though the times were changing, whether or not he – or anybody else – liked it or not. When he noticed Vixenvenom approaching the creature, he finally seemed to break from his frozen state, his heart speeding up with fear. What was she doing, just walking straight up to such a thing? Truth be told, he hadn't really had a better plan in mind for dealing with the nameless male lingering on the edge of their sea, but he still felt incredulous, quickly padding up beside Vixen. He could see his own confusion and curiosity reflected in her wide gaze, and he offered her an unsteady nod before turning his head back to the beast. Rhine was forced to lift his chin slightly just so that he could meet the nameless one's gaze, making a concerted effort to keep his voice calm as he spoke, "Hello... hello there. You're on Palmclan territory." He didn't feel very intimidating while he spoke, nor did he feel particularly confident that the creature couldn't just crush them both. Despite this, he finished a bit lamely, "Could we know... your name, perhaps?" Would it even have a name? Could he even speak?