When Lionstar got in his face, oh! He wanted to thwack him so badly - tell him to get away, get lost, but he remained as silent as stone, eyes watering with potential tears. He didn't want to break down in front of the leader... show how disheartened and frustrated he was. How weak he was. Took control of the patrol? More experienced in life?! Frostfall let a growl rumble in his chest. What did that matter?! Frostfall had done what he needed to and patrol had barely heeded his words... with half of it just whispering carelessly for most the trip! That was his fault?! Well... perhaps he would just have to get more serious, force them to listen. Yeah... Just as he was about to open his mouth to rebute Lionstar's last statement, an apprentice walked in and the way the leaders attitude changed sent him spiraling, but all he could muster was a pathetic sound that gurgled from the back of his throat as he watched on his surprise, mouth hanging agape.
As the interaction quickly ended, Frostfall felt his stomach burn with anticipation... ready to defend himself but... what was even the point. Just refueling the fire only to have himself set ablaze with self doubt and anger. Frostfall's tail lashed rapidly behind him as he glared at Lionstar. "I understand Lionstar, I'll do better." All lies. Words to appease the bossman, keep himself cozy in the rank to give the fish brains exactly what they deserved. They couldn't be trusted... like kits being led around by a pretty feather. His voice was guttural as he finally averted his gaze to the den floor,
"May I be excused?"