I'm Crying, How Sweet The Sound -- Open

[RHINESTONE.]

LEADER ❝ RHINE ❞ PALMCLAN

The sea was an escape for many, especially when it came to those that lived within Palmclan. Nearly all of them knew how to swim, and most took to the ocean as a second home, and a welcome reprieve when everything came to be too much. However, Rhine was well aware of the fact that the sea could be a cruel mistress, as well. He had learned that when he had been just an apprentice, beginning to learn how to hunt aquatic prey. It was the field he had ultimately ended up excelling at, but not every step of his journey had been simple, or welcoming. His first time trying to swim alongside his mentor had been a disaster, and he had felt the ocean dragging him harshly beneath her waves. He was sure that, if his mentor hadn't been there, he probably would've died that day. Obviously, as time went on, Rhinestone had grown more used to swimming. The tom had gotten the hang of it, and had learned all the tricks of how not to end up in the same situation. However, that first introduction had certainly set him on edge, and caused him to view the sea with a healthy amount of caution above all else.

The gentle lap of the waves against the shore were like a background chorus to the rusty red feline as he walked along the edge, a soft hum leaving him in tune with them. However, his peace was broken when he spotted the dock off in the distance, with both Vaas and Medusa atop it. Usually, the presence of his clanmates would bring him comfort, and make him smile. However, he was near enough to see how drenched Medusa was, along with how the hybrid was stumbling further inland, clinging to Vaas for support. Speeding up, Rhine practically jogged over, his chest tightening what he saw the state that Medusa was in. Coming up alongside her, the leader pressed himself comfortingly against her, his voice gentle as he questioned, "Medusa... what happened? Do you need me to get one of the medics? You don't look so good..." He wasn't sure how much any of the medic NPCs could help, but he still wanted to offer. It wasn't as if it would be that much trouble, darting off in the direction of their sandy hollow camp.

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

— Reggan