[BEAR.]

"See," Lionstar had to puff his pelt a little. "I knew you were off chasing some tail! .. Just don't get almost killed next time." There was something off about Koistream that reminded him of Omenshade but he didn't think much of it, instead opting to bap at his brother's nose.

"Throw you to the crows?" Lionstar almost laughed at that, deciding not to as he coughed rapidly instead. "No, if that fleabag Otterstone can be a decent warrior with a missing leg, there's no way you can't still be an amazing one. Keep your head up, Koi-- don't drown before you even try to swim!"

Lionstar probably would've said more but a distraught mewl distracted him, and he glanced over his shoulder to see Firehawk rushing toward them.

"Where have you been?" Firehawk's voice was strained as he moved to bury his muzzle in his son's fur. "We've been worried sick about you, Koistream!" Though Iceflower was not the warmest of mothers, he knew she'd been concerned about his whereabouts too

That didn't even touch.. his leg, and Firehawk couldn't contain the tears that welled in his eyes. He could hardly imagine the pain his son had gone through and his heart ached for him. "What happened?"

[ @S-oft ]