SOMETHING SENSIBLE ☆ o, responsibilities course

[RHINESTONE.]

LEADER ❝ RHINE ❞ PALMCLAN

The approach of several others caused Rhinestone to relax slightly, even if his body never fully settled these days thanks to the cold. Quasar and Vaas being there meant that at least people were interested in learning, and that was enough for him. Obviously Foamkit's presence was appreciated as well, but the leader had his doubts about how much information the child would absorb. Regardless, he found himself lifting one of his paws from beneath Foam, wrapping one of his front limbs around the boy to pull him close, and into his chest fur. Hoping that his warmth would provide a sort of comfort for the little one who was practically like a third son to him, he found himself muttering, "Hey, Foam... c'mere. You can help me out, alright? You'll be like my little teaching assistant." He then patted the kit on the head, keeping Foam close as he turned back to the pair in front of him. It would be a little awkward, speaking over the child's head, but he could manage just fine.

Chuckling a bit as he heard both Quasar and Vaas, the tom briefly rolled his eyes before speaking, "Yes, well... everyone knowing what they can do to help right now is pretty important, generally speaking." Really, it was always important for everyone to help out, but now that was especially true. Briefly biting down on the inside of his own cheek, Rhine seemed to ponder what to say for a moment before continuing, "The both of you have different duties, generally speaking, as both an apprentice and a warrior. For example, Quasar, your duties are to learn how to fight, hunt, and patrol with Vaas's assistance. As you learn these things, you'll be expected to start doing them on your own – although obviously you'll usually be going with a hunting or border patrol group, rather than entirely by your lonesome. Meanwhile, Vaas, your duties are much the same, except you also have a responsibility to teach Quasar all you know, and you can go out on your own more easily." That wasn't just because Vaas was a warrior, it was also because of his larger size and strength. However, Rhinestone didn't want to fuel his ego too much.

Knowing that both Quasar and Vaas were promoted waverunners, the leader then added on, "However, as waverunners, you also both have extra duties on top of those. Because you've been so active and have contributed to the clan as a whole, you've got extra responsibility. You both can set up patrols with others without having to wait for a senior warrior's approval, and you can also welcome in members before I arrive. I know it's not much, but waverunner is technically just a stepping stone rank. That make sense?" Quasar and Vaas were both active and helpful enough that Rhine didn't doubt they'd both climb further up the ladder before long, but that was for another time. It was best not to overwhelm them with responsibilities, especially right now.

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— Reggan