Finchstripe, at the base of Highrock, was listening intently. "The code states that a leader's word is law." She meowed quietly. "No matter if you agree or disagree. Icepaw hurt a clanmate. It doesn't matter if he acted in impulsiveness or grief, it is still wrong to attack a clanmate. I think that this very minor punishment is fair. I will also have a talking-to with Nightpaw." Then she added simply, "And shame on you for challenging your leader. This is a small event that shouldn't cause an uproar in camp." She nodded to herself, and looked out on the cats. Her eyes held the sorrow and love that she shared with her clanmates that every cat could recognize.