Leave her, Johnny! // Warrior's Plight

[RHINESTONE.]

LEADER ❝ RHINE ❞ PALMCLAN

It seemed that, at least for the moment, Rhinestone had managed to prevent a massive disaster within Foamkit's mind. The leader knew full well just how easily children could end up clinging to something, and he didn't want Foam to go off breaking the rules just so that he could share secrets with others. Of course, it was hardly Hurricane's fault for the somewhat poor choice of words. Rhine didn't think the other had any children, and the tom also knew that Palmclan was somewhat unique in how they kept children at home until they were safe enough to start apprenticeship. He didn't want Foam to make a habit of sneaking out and lying about it – although Rhinestone did have a feeling that ship had already sailed, unfortunately. Either way, the rust colored feline would do everything in his power to keep Foamkit safe, even if it meant none too subtly nudging the child away from secrets, also very much not wanting to get in trouble with Foam's caretaker. Rhine wasn't as much of a scaredy cat as when he was a child, but a mother scorned was something to be reckoned with.

Nodding a little at Foam's best attempt to replicate the word secret, Rhine then found himself smiling slightly when he noticed the drowsiness in the child's eyes. That was a good sign, since it meant there was a chance the little one would forget this encounter entirely. With this in mind, Rhinestone brushed his tail lightly against Foamkit's side, questioning with a chuckle, "Yeah, a secret... you getting tired, Foamkit? Cause I can take you home, and you can get some rest. I know this is exciting, but there's plenty of time for exploration later." Rhine really doubted that the boy would agree at first, but Foam might not have much of a choice. With how much he was yawning, it seemed as though he was about ready to just lay down and pass out eight then and there.

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

— Reggan