UNDER YOUR SKIN ☆ o, rumors

[RHINESTONE.]

LEADER ❝ RHINE ❞ PALMCLAN

In truth, Rhinestone wasn't sure whether or not he would've preferred for Medusa not to way anything, or to say something. On one paw, it did feel good, having his friend – as well as his son – jump to his defense. On the other paw, he didn't want them taking any of the flack for his mistakes. He was about to speak up and interject, just to calm the situation down somewhat, but the two NPCs were already stepping back, their eyes wide with shock at Medusa's scathing words. They both seemed to fall deathly silent, before the first one spoke once again, "I... we didn't realize he would hear. We didn't think he was in camp. We didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings. Honest..." The second NPC let out a soft squawk as Foamkit headbutt into his leg, staring down in shock at the kit before the pair both hastily turned towards Rhinestonestar. His words were strangled as he squawked, uneasy on his paws, "We're sorry, Rhinestonestar! We shouldn't have been so reckless with what we said... throwing around your name, and Starclan's like that... right?" He glanced at his companion, who hastily nodded as well, evidently petrified to have been caught.

With a heavy sigh, Rhine flicked his paw off in a direction away from his den, a frown pulling at his muzzle as he spoke, "Ah... well. Your apology is... fine. Just... please? Go?" The both of them immediately nodded, scampering off away from the tom and his apparent "lackies." Once they were out if his sight, he turned back to Medusa and Foamkit, offering them a tired smile as he spoke, "There was really no need for that, either of you... they were rude, yes, but I think you just about scared them out of their skin, Medusa. And you too, Foam, of course." He didn't actually really feel any remorse over what had happened, but he still needed to put on a brave face. He had to be a respectable leader, not one that let silly little rumors rule over his mind.

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

— Reggan