This is Home -- Open

[RHINESTONE.]

LEADER ❝ RHINE ❞ PALMCLAN

Rhinestone did have to admit that it was a little... unnerving, watching Medusa fully unhinge her jaw to eat a mouse. Not only that, but her mention of shedding certainly caught him off guard, although he found himself hastily nodding. He couldn't help it, really. He'd avoid staring, or acting like she was some kind of freak, but beyond that? It would take some time before he was fully used to her. It wasn't as if she was the first hybrid to arrive on Palmclan territory – that honor went to Lovekit – but there was a large difference between a canine and feline hybrid, and Medusa's particular brand. Despite this, Rhine was quick to try and be friendly, settling down nearby in order to start eating his own mouse, smiling faintly at the taste. He wondered if Medusa actually got any taste from swallowing mice whole, or whether there was some kind of other similar experience. He hoped that there was, more for her sake than the familiarity it offered. He couldn't imagine a life without taste, especially when there was such a wide variety of prey to be found within Palmclan's territory, from the forest, to the cliffs, to the beach itself.

When Medusa described her experiences within Palmclan, Rhinestone found himself nodding, although he winced in sympathy. He definitely didn't approve of the staring, and he'd gladly tell off anyone who did it, although he wasn't sure Medusa would appreciate that. She was looking for a life that she could enjoy, not where everyone was getting scolded in her mere presence. The leader was about to respond, only to look up when Vass approached. The tom could feel himself tense up slightly, but it was only briefly before he was able to force himself to relax once again. Vass's size was still intimidating, but he was a member of the clan now, which meant that he was good. Nodding along with the tiger's words, Rhinestone turned his gaze back towards Medusa, "He is right, you know. A lot of them are just... trying to figure you out. And those who aren't? It's best not to pay attention to them. All they're doing is digging a hole for themselves that will get them in trouble with me, personally. I welcome your presence within Palmclan." He didn't want to get too preachy, but he really did want Medusa to feel comfortable within the clan. Without all of her memories, she didn't really have anywhere else to turn, and Rhine didn't want her feeling trapped and miserable.

NEVER OPENED MYSELF THIS WAY
LIFE IS OURS, WE LIVE IT OUR WAY

— Reggan