[Jayvines]

~ Lioncrest ~

Brows furrowed ever so slightly as his gaze found Springpaw's form and took in the rather... Disheveled wasn't quite the word for the muted and seemingly exhausted cat that turned towards him, but it seemed she was well on her way towards that descriptor. Stars above, wasn't anyone ensuring their medicine cats were in proper health???

A huff of frosty breath escaped his muzzle as he dipped his head in acknowledgement of her response before pulling out of the den entrance and stepping back so she could join him in the clearing. He'd have to adjust his plan slightly to accommodate for fatigue-based responses, but for now he would proceed as expected. "I was planning to patrol out to Willow's Rise, unless you have any objections to that location."

It was a safe spot in the heart of Thunderclan's territory; theoretically they would only be interrupted by clanmates coming to pay their respects, or unexpected wildlife. Springpaw seemed well enough to at least put on a mask of normalcy, so the large golden tom turned towards the entrance and led the way out with a flick of his tail. Choosing to pad into the forest for a few moments in silence, Lioncrest chose not to break it until they were several foxlengths from their home and away from prying ears.

"I do not wish to pry into anything that you'd rather not share, however it seems that you have a lot on your mind. I am more than willing to listen to your troubles, or perhaps offer advice if you wish it."

[ @eris Apologies for the wait! ]