Mudsplash's light hazel eyes first met Longtail's, their tail flicking impatiently. They weren't going to deal with insults, especially when all they were doing was protecting their home.
"I would rather start 'drama' then to allow someone to strut into camp. Sorry I would much rather prefer the safety of our clan then to later regret it, but insults will not help the situation," Mudsplash would retort, forcing themself to look upon the others. Although Longtail could be rude, he often spoke bluntly. Perhaps Mudsplash
was being a little too nosy for their own good, and suddenly their insecurities made them question if they were doing the right thing.
Then they focused on Rainhound. Rainhound was someone Mudsplash definitely trusted, they always had their heart and their brain on the right path. If they didn't seem suspicious, then perhaps Mud shouldn't be either. They tried to wash down the doubtful feeling with their smarts. Come on, Mudsplash, use your head.
"Alright. I was simply curious- I do not see why Sparrowstar would invite a kittypet over if there weren't any other sort of intentions involved. I apologize sincerely to Crocus." They turned to the kittypet. "I am Mudsplash. If you ever need a paw, I'm all ears."
Finally, they turned to Vineglow as they bumped their side and basically told them off.
"I have sense," Mudsplash murmured, though doubt wavered their voice and made them unsure. They thought they had done the right thing- should they have chosen differently? Was trying to protect their clan someone else's job? With a weary sigh, they padded to an empty spot behind the gathering crowd, their gaze focused on their paws.
Shame burned their pelt like the sun blazing on their back. Maybe they should've left the problem to someone else. But what if nobody did anything? Would the clan still even exist if everyone acted like fruit flies, drifting around the world, doing nothing until they lived their lives? Shouldn't they care about the safety of others, even if it meant checking 'guests'?
With an embarrassed blink they forced themself to look at Sparrowstar, once again blotting out the voices of others. They could mope later. Right now, they had to pay attention, or else they'd be in the warriors den, sobbing for no reason. They were not going to deal with
that again. Shutting of their emotions was something they needed to practice- and right now was the perfect moment to put their feelings on hold and wait to observe them.