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[RHINESTONE.]

Often these days, Rhinestone found Foamkit's presence to be a more than welcome one around camp. Obviously they had other children around in the form of Weepingkit and Hailkit, and he loved both of them as well, but Foamkit's presence was new. The child was so new and enthusiastic, and only just beginning to get a grasp on most of the basics of life. Although no one within the clan could truly be considered the small tom's parent figure, Rhine found that he actually sort of enjoyed the communal nature of taking care of the little one. They could all offer their advice and words of encouragement, and hopefully Foam would be raised right, even after being left so harshly on their beach. The thought of how Foamkit had come to them still sometimes caused Rhine to buzz with anger, and his claws to dig down into whatever was immediately beneath him. However, that was the loss of Foam's parents. After all, they had lost a wonderful and loving child with a good mind, and their loss was certainly Palmclan's gain.

It was difficult for Rhine not to notice the admiration that Foamkit held for him. Or, at the very least, the child's curiosity and excitement around him. It was hardly anything he'd complain about, however. He truly wasn't sure he was that great of a role model for anyone, despite how hard he had been trying as a leader, but it seemed as though Foam had already gotten attached. The rusty furred tom had been out of camp when Foamkit had started their journey towards the top of the meeting rock, but he did arrive just in time to see the kit finally succeed. Wandering into camp with a squirrel gripped within his maw, Rhinestone couldn't help the faint smile that came to his face upon seeing Foam up there. He chuckled, moving to deposit his prey within the new food basket before he joined the crowd that was looking up at Foamkit. Sitting down comfortably, Rhine wrapped his tail around his paws before calling up to the impromptu little leader, "Hello there, Foamstar! What is it that you've got to tell us all about today?" He didn't mind humoring Foamkit, especially since the tom could remember when he had done something similar. Constantly staring up at the meeting rock, imagining oneself to be the person calling everyone together and giving them the news. He didn't think of it quite so glamorously anymore, but he still knew that it was important.

RHINESTONESTAR - PALMCLAN - PENNED BY STILLY

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