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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Sept 14, 2017 13:38:28 GMT -5
"Mhm." Heart nodded, tail swishing back and forth gently. "I haven't quite figured out if you'd be a Wayfinder or Sentinel yet, but," the she-cat winked, whiskers twitching, "I'll figure it out soon enough. I always do." She chuckled, orange eyes bright. "It is a large part of my job, after all."
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Sept 14, 2017 13:49:54 GMT -5
"Now, over around this way-" Heart padded on, gesturing with her tail in a grand sweep to the red pile of rocks that had a few plants growing on it, including her favorite Charlotte's phacelia. "this is the den of the Tribe-Seer and the Tribe-Tactician. You see those roots that dangle down in the opening? Well, there are more further back, and they separate the areas that Sun and I individually occupy. He has laid claim to the front half, while I sleep in the back." She explained, whiskers twitching. "Though, more often you'll find me perched up on that rock," she flicked her ear to the right side of the den, "sunbathing under the flowers."
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Sept 14, 2017 14:00:00 GMT -5
After lingering for a moment, Heart continued her clockwise pad around the camp. "Now, we've got more dens over here. There's a tall den and a short den, belonging to Matriarchs and Ancients respectively." The Tribe-Tactician overviewed the last two dens, whiskers twitching. The sleek she-cat leaned down so she was level with Tawny, "Matriarchs are she-cat caring for or expecting kits." She chuckled. "So, your mother would be considered a Matriarch in our eyes, until you and your siblings became Novices."
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Sept 14, 2017 14:16:25 GMT -5
"Well," Heart thought about it for a moment, tilting her head. Tawny was a kit, but she was also alone, and currently the Tribe had no Matriarchs... "You'd be alone for the time being if you did stay there, which is no good. You could stay with me in my den, if you'd like. I've got plenty of room, and you'd be no bother." The older she-cat smiled at the prospect of another, more lively denmate.
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Post by leopardfire on Sept 14, 2017 15:34:43 GMT -5
Savage smiled slightly, padding alongside his Tribe-Seer. The large creamy-brown tom placed his fluffy tail atop Gale's head, amusement lighting his chocolate eyes. "Gale, stick close to the fellow, would you?" His question was more of a command, but a polite one nonetheless. Despite Gale being a first day Novice, he still would have more sense about the territory and dangers of the land than a kittypet, and Savage would have an easier time watching both of them if they were together anyways. The sun hit Miles' face as he realized he was lost. Turning around, everything all seemed the same. Sand was in all directions. Oh no! I lost them! I know the way back must be somewhere...
He turned around, and ran in the direction he came from. He caught the scent of other cats and stopped. I found my way back. It's a good thing I didn't get too far from this place.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Sept 14, 2017 16:47:28 GMT -5
( Yes, you did XD )
"Yes, really." Heart chuckled, whiskers twitching in amusement. "You're more than welcome to stay with me until you become a Novice, if you do decide to stay." She promised, tail swishing gently.
Savage shook his head, suppressing a small sigh. How was this newcomer to expect him to provide protection if he went galloping off into the Redlands?
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Post by Rainwatcher on Sept 14, 2017 19:53:34 GMT -5
Gale trotted slightly ahead before the cat raced off. He looked back to Savage, concerned, not really sure if he should follow after him. But decided to hurry ahead a few lengths anyway. He opened his mouth slightly to see if he could still scent him in the close area.
Sun's large ears flattened when Miles darted out of the camp. He opened his mouth to say something but the tom was already gone. "Well, I suppose he can't go too far...." He said to Savage as they headed out into the desert. "Thanks for helping us."
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Sept 14, 2017 20:49:39 GMT -5
Savage shook his head, brown eyes darkening. "Now, then, Miles, you'll have to stick close to us. These lands are filled with all kinds of dangers if you aren't careful, and being alone out here..." The large creamy tom neglected to finish his sentence, and just shook his head in place of an ending.
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Sparkly
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Post by Sparkly on Sept 15, 2017 2:18:45 GMT -5
( Yes, you did XD ) "Yes, really." Heart chuckled, whiskers twitching in amusement. "You're more than welcome to stay with me until you become a Novice, if you do decide to stay." She promised, tail swishing gently. Savage shook his head, suppressing a small sigh. How was this newcomer to expect him to provide protection if he went galloping off into the Redlands? Tawny grinned happily. "Thank you!"
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Post by leopardfire on Sept 15, 2017 5:52:34 GMT -5
Savage shook his head, brown eyes darkening. "Now, then, Miles, you'll have to stick close to us. These lands are filled with all kinds of dangers if you aren't careful, and being alone out here..." The large creamy tom neglected to finish his sentence, and just shook his head in place of an ending. Miles nodded his head. "I understand. I already almost got lost again."
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Sept 15, 2017 15:34:26 GMT -5
Heart of the Red Sun chuckled, swishing her tail. "You're very welcome, little one." She paused, tilting her head. "Now, how about we go in the shade, and you can tell me more about your family?" She suggested kindly. The Tactician would need to know as much as possible about them if there was any chance of finding Tawny's family.
Savage suppressed a sigh, flicking his tail slightly. "Good, for that would have not been good..." He meowed awkwardly, glancing over at Sun for help. He wasn't good with words, or new cats, or much besides guarding for that matter. At least in his opinion.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Sept 15, 2017 15:41:43 GMT -5
"Let's go, then." Heart meowed with a smile, and turned around to pad back to her den. She beckoned the younger cat with her long tail, bright orange eyes warm.
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Post by leopardfire on Sept 15, 2017 22:57:31 GMT -5
Savage suppressed a sigh, flicking his tail slightly. "Good, for that would have not been good..." He meowed awkwardly, glancing over at Sun for help. He wasn't good with words, or new cats, or much besides guarding for that matter. At least in his opinion. (Flashback time! Hasn't happened for a while so why not?) Miles looked at the food he was given. "What's this?" He asked one the other cats. They explained to him that it was what they ate. Miles had tried eating many different things when traveling with his housefolk. He had already tried many kinds of fish and few kinds of meat. It's just like those fish. Miles thought. This is just another new and interesting thing to try. Miles took a deep breath before taking a bite into the food. "This has a very interesting taste. Reminds me of something I had once during a special day (Thanksgiving), but it seems to taste more...fresh."
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Sept 16, 2017 10:47:50 GMT -5
(Sorry about disappearing, family ended up going out for the night as a surprise.)
Heart twitched her whiskers as she walked, and held the roots shielding the den aside for Tawny with her tail. "Now," she began, taking a seat next to her nest in the back portion of the den, "why don't we start with your family when everyone was together."
Savage looked at the new cat curiously. His eyes seemed distant, as if he weren't really present in the current situation.
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Post by leopardfire on Sept 16, 2017 12:54:22 GMT -5
(Sorry about disappearing, family ended up going out for the night as a surprise.) Savage looked at the new cat curiously. His eyes seemed distant, as if he weren't really present in the current situation. Miles somehow found himself lost in the past. The howling winds and the desert sand were hitting his face as the blazing sun shined on his fur. No, I couldn't have gotten lost again! I'm near those other cats..I think?
A small rabbit caught his eye, sitting and looking at him. A rabbit...What should I do? Should I chase it, or leave it alone?
Miles made his choice. He slowly walked toward the rabbit as the rabbit began to hop slowly away, quickly reaching running speed. I wonder where it's going. Maybe I should follow it?
He began to run after it, the small sliver bell on his collar ringing.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Sept 17, 2017 11:33:24 GMT -5
(And yesterday I got hauled off by extended family lmao )
Heart nodded slowly. She had never known her real parents, outside of meeting them for her lives ceremony. "What were they like? Your mother, and littermates?" She asked, tilting her head slightly. Her tail thrummed lightly on the ground as she listened patiently.
Savage watched this display rather confusedly. He glanced from Miles over to Sun, then to Gale, and back to Miles. He didn't quite know what was going on. He looked at Sun once more. "Is he... okay?"
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Sparkly
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Post by Sparkly on Sept 17, 2017 11:49:45 GMT -5
Tawny hesitated before replying, thinking about this. It was like she was trying to remember some far-off memory, although the last time she had seen her family couldn't have been more than a moon or so ago. "My mother was a brown tabby. I never actually knew her real name, we always called her "Mother". She was the kindest cat that I'd ever met, and she still is. She was always taking in strange cats - letting them stay for a few days, before they went on their way. But she wasn't afraid to let me and my littermates explore, either. 'A fire can only get stronger if you add fuel to it' - that's what she always said." Tawny mewed, flicking her tailtip in fond memory.
"The oldest one of us, Tiger, was completely different, though. He was brave and bold, always bragging about something or other. He would tease and mock us, but when it came down to it, he cared. Dark and Moon were partners in crime - they were always being mischevious, setting up pranks, and inventing games. Moon would always make ridiculous claims. Like, once, he tried to tell me that he had invented the word "Mouse"!" Tawny laughed, remembering her brother.
(Separated it into two paragraphs, since it was so long, LOL. Didn't want to post a wall of text.)
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Sept 17, 2017 12:14:24 GMT -5
(Good move lol )
Heart nodded, whiskers twitching with laughter. Out of her and Savage, it was she who had been boisterous in their youth, often playing pranks on both her brother and her adoptive mother. She realized, though, that Tawny had left out the mention of her only other female sibling. "And Feather? What about her?" The Tactician asked, curiously.
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Sparkly
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Post by Sparkly on Sept 17, 2017 12:41:24 GMT -5
"Feather and I were close. There are things that only she knows about me, and things that only I know about her. If our siblings were all doing things together, me and Feather would play together, or practice hunting or play-fighting, or we would go to Mother and help her do everyday tasks, essential to the upkeep of the little grove where we lived." Tawny meowed, raising one paw.
"Sometimes, me and Feather would go and clean out the moss together. I would tear away the old moss and put it outside the den, and Feather would bring in new moss, and put it in. Afterwards, we would play with the old moss together." Tawny mewed happily.
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Post by ♥Snowfire♥ on Sept 17, 2017 12:53:13 GMT -5
Heart smiled, glad to hear that the sisters had such a strong connection. Though, when Tawny mentioned her old home, her bright orange eyes sparkled in confusion. "A 'grove', you say?" She asked, flicking an ear. "I don't know what you mean. I've never seen a... 'grove'." The older russet-red she-cat spoke, the word feeling heavy on her tongue.
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Post by leopardfire on Sept 17, 2017 13:32:18 GMT -5
(And yesterday I got hauled off by extended family lmao ) Savage watched this display rather confusedly. He glanced from Miles over to Sun, then to Gale, and back to Miles. He didn't quite know what was going on. He looked at Sun once more. "Is he... okay?" The chase was on. Miles continued running after the rabbit. He thought that he was forgetting something but he let the thought pass. He also felt that this rabbit was somehow... different. Why does it feel like this rabbit is leading me somewhere?
He spotted in the distance something familiar. It's the little pond of water from when that cat rescued me...
The rabbit continued on the path towards the water, but seemed to slowed down their pace. Miles did his best to not alert the rabbit of his presence as he slowed down his sprint to a slow run.
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