and a one, a two, a one two three [o] typhoon visitor

[RHINESTONE.]

LEADER ❝ RHINE ❞ PALMCLAN

Rhine felt a sense of bitterness spread through him as Number Nine spoke up, but it truly wasn't the warrior's fault. The jaguar had every right to worry about his leader's health, as well as the health of Foamkit, but the tom just hated to be a bother, especially when Rosemary wasn't even their proper medicine cat. Despite this, he knew that it was too late to back out, a soft sigh leaving his muzzle before he spoke, "I was unaware that Vaas did that... I'll have to speak to him later. But I do suppose he probably left before we had symptoms. The cold came rather suddenly, and very recently, with a strong and damaging storm... this isn't our usual weather, even in the winter." He shook his head from side to side, a faint shiver running down the male's spine. Even with his thick pelt, the chill had a way of seeping in, leaving him frozen to the spot and unhappy. As he curled his tail protectively around one of his legs, his pale gaze traveled in the direction of Medusa, wondering how the hybrid would feel about Vaas's actions. Surely she wouldn't appreciate being spoken about to another group, even if it was for help?

Hoping that a fight brought on by good intentions wasn't about to break out, Rhinestonestar focused his attention back on Rosemary. He explained to the Typhoon medic, obviously more willing to give up Foamkit's symptoms, rather than his own, "He's had your standard cold symptoms, I suppose. Sniffling, chills, a bit of coughing, general exhaustion... we've been trying to keep him to the nursery so he can get some rest." Unfortunately, Foam was not a child that allowed himself to be easily wrangled, even when he wasn't feeling in top shape. As he looked over at the boy, Rhine hesitated for a long moment before continuing, "As for myself... I suppose that I've been somewhat the same. Sniffling, coughing, lethargy... although I have been vomiting. And I find myself shivering and feeling heavy a great deal. Still, I'm sure that it's just a cold, fine to pass without much fuss... I spend a decent amount of time with Foamkit, but I'm practically the kit's father." He neglected to mention the general feeling of hunger, knowing that wasn't a side effect of his sickness. Rather, it was a result of him sacrificing his own needs for the good of Palmclan's population.

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

— Reggan