are we born this way? [o] power mishap

[RHINESTONE.]

LEADER ❝ RHINE ❞ PALMCLAN

The camp had been so quiet, before the return of Quasar from his hunting trip. Rhine had been trying to get in some valuable time for rest, his body huddled into one corner of his tiny den. The sickness that had been gripping him only seemed as though it was getting worse, so he had been relishing whatever brief opportunities be had for sleep. Unfortunately, his son's return marked a new rush of noise in the air, ramblings that caused him to snort and lift his head. He could certainly understand the pup's frustrations, but he wasn't sure that quite so many expletives were required. Regardless, the tom got up from his nest, stretching out his aching limbs before he prepared to go outside. Even if Quasar would probably snap at him for it, he could try providing some kind of comfort, or maybe even some advice, if the leader felt like testing his luck. Unfortunately, Rhinestone never got the chance to do so. Instead, there was a sudden shift of silence in the air, before there was a startling screech of DOVAH! from Quasar's lips. Immediately, Rhine's heart sank, and he was stumbling forth from his den and out into the main area of camp.

Unfortunately, when the ruddy feline arrived, he could easily see that he had been too late. Dovah was on the ground, screaming and staring off into space, and Quasar had a horrified look on his face, clearly knowing that he had just done something terrible. Rhine doubted that what had happened was intentional, but he still found himself sputtering as he stumbled forward, "What... what happened...?" He moved over to Dovah, his pale gaze wide and concerned as he lightly touched the other's pelt, trying not to startle him. He doubted that there was too much he could do to provide any comfort, however. Instead, he decided to focus on the issue at hand, his tone reassuring, "Dovah... Dovah, it's okay. Please take a deep breath. You're gonna have help real soon, okay? [member=16248]VAAS .[/member]! Come here! We need you!" His call for the medicine cat was urgent, knowing that the tiger was needed now. However, Rhinestone also had a sinking feeling that there would be little Vaas could do.

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

— Reggan