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Post by Sparrow on Oct 21, 2016 13:00:37 GMT -5
"Thanks!" Mothpaw mewed in relief, and then added in a bit of a babble, "Yeah! I've got most of my basic hunting training down, but it'd be nice to practice. And to hear it taught from another perspective."
[Thank you, pumpkin! I'm thinking either Lizardstrike or flamepelt or Brackenclaw. I don't have a huge preference though.]
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#f0a9e4
Name Colour
Captain Americat
"Don't frown, someone could be falling in love with your smile." - Teen Wolf
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Post by Captain Americat on Oct 21, 2016 13:13:28 GMT -5
Bravepaw started to get into her crouch to model Tawneywhisker when she heard a voice and almost fell over. The she-cat let out an annoyed sigh, but managed to steady herself and then faced Mothpaw with a smile. "Hey, Mothpaw," she said. "Where's your mentor?" She wondered why the apprentice wanted to train with them, but she had to admit it would be helpful to see more than one cat doing the hunting positions.
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#a8d1ff
The Ancient One
Name Colour
pumpkin pie
what if i fall? but my dear, what if you fly?
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Post by pumpkin pie on Oct 21, 2016 13:17:20 GMT -5
[ No problem! Alrighty! I am not too great at making decisions- I think Brackenclaw or Flamepelt wouldn't be bad ( Fire the Watcher of the vale - thoughts?) because I want others to have the opportunity to mentor as well, but if Fire doesn't want to mentor, I will for sure do Lizardstrike! (: ] Tawneywhisker nodded to Mothpaw, glad that the apprentice was so eager and thoughtful to take everything in. Those proved good attributes in warriors. "So this will all be a breeze for you then," She meowed with a purr of laughter. "You can never practice too much!" Being an apprentice was a very exciting time she remembered and she had a sudden pang in her stomach, wishing she could feel that way again. Of course, she still enjoyed hunting and fighting but the feeling wasn't the same as it had been when it was first new to her. For that reason, she had been all the more excited when she had been assigned an apprentice because she was almost able to relive that excitement through teaching the apprentices. It made her feel good inside and she was determined to share on everything that she had learned to the best of her ability. Brushing the thoughts aside, she moved back into the crouch to once more display what the apprentices were to mimic. "Again, make sure that you do not wiggle too much. Make sure you have a good sight on the prey," She stared at the leaf with a hard focus. "You want to be light on your feet, crouched low, so that when you pounce, you do so easily and do not trip or make any extra movements." She continued on. "Use your tail for balance so you do not fall." She paused. "Before I demonstrate, why don't each of you give a go and then I will show you myself."
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Post by Sparrow on Oct 21, 2016 13:46:51 GMT -5
"Asleep." Mothpaw explained apologetically to Bravepaw, "Or busy. I didn't see them in camp..." He shrugged, "Besides, now I get to see you on your first day of training!" His voice was congratulatory and had a pleasantly surprised tone to it. Then, nodding to Tawneywhisker, Mothpaw dropped into a basic hunting crouch. His form was pretty good, though he did look noticeably stiff.
[Okie dokie!]
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#a8d1ff
The Ancient One
Name Colour
pumpkin pie
what if i fall? but my dear, what if you fly?
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Post by pumpkin pie on Oct 21, 2016 13:50:04 GMT -5
Tawneywhisker observed the tom as he crouched down. She noticed he seemed a bit stiff and was about to comment, but instead, turned to Bravepaw. "Bravepaw," She meowed. "Look at Mothpaw. What do you notice?" She wanted to see if the apprentice could pick anything out, or maybe have any suggestions to fix any problems she noticed. This would be helpful for the apprentice so she could see first hand what was right and wrong, or anyways to improve. It would also of course, be good for Mothpaw.
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#f0a9e4
Name Colour
Captain Americat
"Don't frown, someone could be falling in love with your smile." - Teen Wolf
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Post by Captain Americat on Oct 21, 2016 13:52:50 GMT -5
Bravepaw suddenly felt a bit nervous because she was performing for both Tawneywhisker and Mothpaw, but she also wanted to impress them, so she gave a determined nod, and then watched Mothpaw like her mentor said. She tried to notice his form, which seemed to be as good as any warrior... His tail was not moving, he was still and concentrated... But there was something off, she knew it. "Is he... too stiff? If he sees prey, he won't be able to spring at it because his muscles are tense?"
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Post by The Noble Dragon on Oct 21, 2016 13:57:09 GMT -5
[ I will add your cats soon Sparrow! Thanks:D Sadly, I do not at the moment Fire, but you can join in patrol with us! ] The camp seemed rather quiet but Leopardstar had called for the hunting patrol anyway. He knew that some cats had gone out later last night and would be ready now to go on patrol while the others were just returning. He was thankful when Quietstorm spoke up. He dipped his head to the warrior and waited for any others. It seemed like a decent crew, Yewdapple, himself and Quietstorm but the pile was quite empty, so a few more warriors wouldn't hurt. ---- "Hang on there buster," Fernpoppy laughed as she watched her apprentice bound around so quickly with excitement. "You just finished eating. You don't want to get a stomach ache," she gave a small purr of laughter and followed more slowly after her apprentice. Stagpaw slowed down, though he doubted he would get a stomach-ache. He took the moment of semi-peace to look around the forest around them and scent the air. His tail was high in the air as he practically pranced through the undergrowth, ears perked and drawing his attention to every small sound they picked up. "What's your favorite prey to eat?" he asked Fernpoppy. (Mongrel... Which mentor and apprentices? Theres like 2 in camp still lol) Timberspirit blinked in surprise. "Sorry I didn't mean to startle you Fightpaw," His tone was more friendly this time. "I was just wondering if you wanted to join me for a border patrol." He offered his apprentice a friendly look. Fightpaw shook his head to wake himself up slightly more, he was still used to taking long naps in the nursery, being an apprentice was far more work than he expected, but also more exciting. "Yeah Timberspirit, I would love to go on a patrol with you!" Fightpaw has only been on a few border patrols since he became apprentice, "Who else will be coming?". ((sorry about the delayed post)) (It's okay! I've been busy lol) "It appeared Leanstep is going to join us," The deputy glanced to the young warrior then back to his apprentice. "I feel as if we should check on the Fallenclan border, we haven't checked it since yesterday." He stepped back from the den to let his apprentice exit. "Grab yourself something to eat first then we can head out."
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 14:44:15 GMT -5
He nodded a quick thanks and wiggled his paw around. "Thanks Coal, it'll be good as new soon enough." He dipped his head and was about to leave but then stopped himself and eyed the tom over a question that had long since been bugging him. "Why did you leave your old home?" He asked. "Why did you come here?" Coal's smile faded as the tom asked this question. He sat down, wrapping his tail around his paws. "That was all of a sudden, don't you think? The leader knows a little bit about why I decided to join, so you must think you need to also.” He chuckled softly, balling up the herbs he was about to take out of camp. “Very well. I decided to come here mostly to give my daughter a life she deserved. I realized how cruel those twolegs were when they killed my mate and I couldn't see Mintpaw going through what she did or seeing her father die in front of her."
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#a8d1ff
The Ancient One
Name Colour
pumpkin pie
what if i fall? but my dear, what if you fly?
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Post by pumpkin pie on Oct 21, 2016 18:58:26 GMT -5
Tawneystar nodded as Bravepaw spoke, analyzing the tom. "Yes, yes, that is exactly right." She meowed. "We want to make sure our muscles are lose, steady and ready to pounce at a moments notice." She meowed. "Why don't you try now."
Fernpoppy followed along by her apprentice as they head to the training clearing. "My favorite prey?" She asked. She let out a small laugh. No one had ever asked her that before. "Maybe squirrel," she meowed after thinking a moment. "We don't get many, but I love squirell." She nodded looking over at her apprentice. When she looked back straight, she saw the clearing ahead and noticed others. Was that Tawneyheart and Bravepaw? And was Mothpaw there too? She tried to get a good look. "I guess we won't be alone after all! Quite the crew to train with!"
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#a8d1ff
The Ancient One
Name Colour
pumpkin pie
what if i fall? but my dear, what if you fly?
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Post by pumpkin pie on Oct 21, 2016 19:02:13 GMT -5
The question was sudden, yes, but it had been bugging him for a while now. Not that he didn't trust the medicine cat, but he was curious why he came here. He knew most kitty pets prided in their two legs. Not all though he supposed now and for good reason. He regretted having asked though, making Coal recount such a terrible story that he probably liked to keep behind him and decided not to say anything regarding such. "I guess I just like to know about whose treating me." He shrugged. "It doesn't really matter. HollyClan is thankful of course for everything you do. You are part of our clan." He dipped his head to the medicine cat.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 21:54:28 GMT -5
Coal dipped his head, looking away from the warrior. "Well thanks for that. I'm glad to hear that at least one of my clan mates trust their medicine cat. I know how hard it must have been for everyone to accept that Mintpaw and I were kitty pets."
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Oct 21, 2016 23:08:19 GMT -5
Does anyone have an open charrie?)
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Post by FrozenFlashDrive on Oct 22, 2016 8:25:01 GMT -5
[ I will add your cats soon Sparrow! Thanks:D Sadly, I do not at the moment Fire, but you can join in patrol with us! ] The camp seemed rather quiet but Leopardstar had called for the hunting patrol anyway. He knew that some cats had gone out later last night and would be ready now to go on patrol while the others were just returning. He was thankful when Quietstorm spoke up. He dipped his head to the warrior and waited for any others. It seemed like a decent crew, Yewdapple, himself and Quietstorm but the pile was quite empty, so a few more warriors wouldn't hurt. ---- "Hang on there buster," Fernpoppy laughed as she watched her apprentice bound around so quickly with excitement. "You just finished eating. You don't want to get a stomach ache," she gave a small purr of laughter and followed more slowly after her apprentice. Fightpaw nodded respectfully before padding out to grab the smallest piece of fresh kill from the pile. He was still fairly small, being a cat of his age and all, so it didnt take much to satisfy his appetite, and he also didnt feel like he deserved much more. The young apprentice quickly ate the small bird and padded back over to his mentor, waiting for his next command. Fightpaw shook his head to wake himself up slightly more, he was still used to taking long naps in the nursery, being an apprentice was far more work than he expected, but also more exciting. "Yeah Timberspirit, I would love to go on a patrol with you!" Fightpaw has only been on a few border patrols since he became apprentice, "Who else will be coming?". ((sorry about the delayed post)) (It's okay! I've been busy lol) "It appeared Leanstep is going to join us," The deputy glanced to the young warrior then back to his apprentice. "I feel as if we should check on the Fallenclan border, we haven't checked it since yesterday." He stepped back from the den to let his apprentice exit. "Grab yourself something to eat first then we can head out." Fightpaw nodded respectfully before padding out to grab the smallest piece of fresh kill from the pile. He was still fairly small, being a cat of his age and all, so it didnt take much to satisfy his appetite, and he also didnt feel like he deserved much more. The young apprentice quickly ate the small bird and padded back over to his mentor, waiting for his next command.
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#f0a9e4
Name Colour
Captain Americat
"Don't frown, someone could be falling in love with your smile." - Teen Wolf
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Post by Captain Americat on Oct 22, 2016 8:56:23 GMT -5
(I'll reply some other time xD)
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#a8d1ff
The Ancient One
Name Colour
pumpkin pie
what if i fall? but my dear, what if you fly?
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Post by pumpkin pie on Oct 22, 2016 10:13:50 GMT -5
Coal dipped his head, looking away from the warrior. "Well thanks for that. I'm glad to hear that at least one of my clan mates trust their medicine cat. I know how hard it must have been for everyone to accept that Mintpaw and I were kitty pets." Lizardstrike nodded and flicked his tail on the way out of the den. He knew that it was not easy for some cats to trust cats like Coal. What if he one day decided to turn back? Or turn on his clan? He tried not to think of the thought.
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#a8d1ff
The Ancient One
Name Colour
pumpkin pie
what if i fall? but my dear, what if you fly?
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Post by pumpkin pie on Oct 22, 2016 10:14:22 GMT -5
Does anyone have an open charrie?) [ Did you want to mentor Mothpaw? ]
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#a8d1ff
The Ancient One
Name Colour
pumpkin pie
what if i fall? but my dear, what if you fly?
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Post by pumpkin pie on Oct 22, 2016 10:14:46 GMT -5
(I'll reply some other time xD) [ Kk xD ]
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#f0a9e4
Name Colour
Captain Americat
"Don't frown, someone could be falling in love with your smile." - Teen Wolf
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Post by Captain Americat on Oct 22, 2016 10:35:29 GMT -5
Bravepaw nodded, glad for her mentor's praise. She glanced at Mothpaw for a quick moment and then tried to mimic his stance. She kept her belly fairly low, her tail low and still, and her legs ready to pounce. It felt a bit like a frog, but she hoped she was doing it right. "How's this?" she asked curiously.
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#a8d1ff
The Ancient One
Name Colour
pumpkin pie
what if i fall? but my dear, what if you fly?
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Post by pumpkin pie on Oct 22, 2016 11:20:51 GMT -5
Tawneywhisker watched as her apprentice got into the crouch. Her position looked good for a first time. Watching the other apprentice and talking about it did her well she could tell. "Very well," she meowed. "Does that feel comfortable? You want to make sure that if you were to leap at any moments notice, you could do so with ease."
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Oct 22, 2016 11:26:08 GMT -5
Does anyone have an open charrie?) [ Did you want to mentor Mothpaw? ] (sure! out of the year and a half I've been roleplaying, I've never been a mentor.)
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#a8d1ff
The Ancient One
Name Colour
pumpkin pie
what if i fall? but my dear, what if you fly?
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Post by pumpkin pie on Oct 22, 2016 11:35:34 GMT -5
[ Yay! Ok, so which of your warriors? And really? This will be fun then ]
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Oct 22, 2016 11:41:06 GMT -5
(Flamepelt.)
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Post by Sparrow on Oct 22, 2016 11:47:18 GMT -5
Mothpaw struggled to relax as Tawneywhisker instructed. Being ready to spring into the air, while carefully balancing your weight low to the ground was tricky. He stood up and stretched his legs, hoping it would loosen them up a bit. He tried to go back into the crouch again, carefully tensing his muscles and avoiding locking his joints into one position. It was tough, but it felt sort of comfortably, in a bouncy kind of way. He tried to stalk forward a step or two, and was surprised how easy it was to move in and out of the crouch, one step he was low to the ground, the next he was standing up. He spotted some cats coming over to the clearing in his peripheral vision. He looked over, and smiled as he Spotted Fernpoppy and Stagpaw. He waved his tail in greeting and returned to his hunting crouch, which now looked much better. If he practiced, and it became natural, hunting would be a breeze now! He was a decent hunter for an apprentice, but he knew he had a lot to improve.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2016 12:07:46 GMT -5
Once he left, Coal picked up the bad herbs and headed out of the medicine den himself. O cel he was outside, he glanced around, his eyes resting on Mintpaw, who was just outside the apprentices' den, as he headed for the exit. As soon as he reached the ravine, he paused and began digging a small herbs to place the herbs in.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2016 12:48:53 GMT -5
(Has Leopardstar taken the hunting patrol out yet?)
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Post by Sparrow on Oct 22, 2016 12:55:35 GMT -5
(Has Leopardstar taken the hunting patrol out yet?) Not yet. But I think they're about to leave.]]
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#f0a9e4
Name Colour
Captain Americat
"Don't frown, someone could be falling in love with your smile." - Teen Wolf
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Post by Captain Americat on Oct 26, 2016 7:48:20 GMT -5
(Hey!)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2016 7:50:55 GMT -5
[ Good Morning! ]
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Post by FrozenFlashDrive on Oct 26, 2016 7:51:59 GMT -5
Im waiting for a reply, rip xD))
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#f0a9e4
Name Colour
Captain Americat
"Don't frown, someone could be falling in love with your smile." - Teen Wolf
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Post by Captain Americat on Oct 26, 2016 9:00:26 GMT -5
(I probably need to respond but I don't feel like it xD)
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