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Post by πππ₯ on Sept 7, 2019 17:32:54 GMT -5
[ welcome lionblaze! i'll update the page and post replies now. ]
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Post by πππ₯ on Sept 7, 2019 17:46:05 GMT -5
Grizzlystar β» mentions; Cedarwhisker, Birchtalon
Grizzlystar's hulking figure sunk into a seated position above the Highledge as the shock of the news swept over his clan. He new that this would be hard for his clanmates to accept, and a dangerous proposition, but at present the leader saw no better way to help the starving clan. The look in his golden eyes was unreadable and he sat in silence for a long stretch of time while he waited for the cats below to settle. Locking eyes with Cedarwhisker for only a second at the tom's yowl, Grizzlystar gave the slightest dip of his head in gesture of unspoken gratitude. His eyes fell next upon Birchtalon when the warrior's criticism hit his ears. "I understand that this is... a difficult proposition. Our territory has never been an easy one to survive in yet Mountainclan and it's ancestors have always found a way to persevere. This is a weighty proposition, and a dangerous one, yes... but I fear we have few options." The leader paused for a moment, gaze drifting around to his clanmates below him. They lingered at the crack in the cave wall that lead out of camp, wind and snow howling just outside. Grizzlystar spared a long thought for all the cats they had buried beneath stones outside just this Leafbare, and wondered how many more cats below him would join them before the season was up. "It is true that this task may be a death sentence. But we are already dying. I will lead the first patrol myself, at the conclusion of this meeting. You are free to stay behind, but those who wish to accompany me will be doing a great service to their clan." With a note of finality in his voice, the tabby tom climbed down from the Highledge and shouldered his way to the center of camp, his scarred face held high above his shoulders.
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Post by πππ₯ on Sept 7, 2019 17:54:36 GMT -5
Blackpaw β» mentions; Houndpaw [ mimikyutie ]
The apprentice was beyond thankful for her brother's appearance from the crowd, leaning into his as he took a seat next to her. Although comforted by his presence, Blackpaw still shuffled her front feet uneasily, not able to look Grizzlystar in the face as he spoke, nor her brother when he whispered his concerns to her. "Me neither..." She agreed, taking a slow, deep breath as she tried to control her anxiety over the proposition. "It's too risky! There will undoubtedly be injuries at the very least, and prey isn't the only thing that we're short on. We have no herbs! Oh, Houndpaw..." The she-cat's voice gave out in a soft whimper and she hung her black head low, eyes closed tightly.
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Post by Taiyou on Sept 7, 2019 19:31:07 GMT -5
Birchtalon narrowed his eyes slightly at Grizzlystar as he jumped down from Highlegde and moved to the center of the camp. He was all for doing things for the sake of the clan but this felt unnecessary risk to take. 'Few options? There has to be another way for us that doesn't involve losing anymore lives.' Birchtalon shook out his fur moving to the side of the camp settling down beside the warriors den deciding not to join the hunting patrol this time rather he wanted to watch and see if they could actually being something back.
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Post by πππ₯ on Sept 7, 2019 19:38:01 GMT -5
Grizzlystar β» mentions; Birchtalon [ Taiyou ]
The fur bristled slightly on the back of the tom's neck at Birchtalon's words. Grizzlystar had expected much opposition yet the tom needed to stand by his decision and he intended to. He turned his head to look at Birchtalon, golden eyes slightly narrowed. "You are more than welcome to stay behind and watch your clanmates lose their lives to huger instead, Birchtalon," He grumbled low in his throat, shaking out his shaggy, matted coat and taking a few strides further toward the crag that lead outside of camp without looking behind him.
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Post by πππ₯ on Sept 7, 2019 19:48:09 GMT -5
Redpatch β» mentions; Hollowfeather [ Kermode ]
Redpatch shuffled his feet a bit nervously, not at all one a fan of conflict in any manner. His eyes darted from Hollowfeather, to Birchtalon, to Grizzlystar, and then back to Hollowfeather. The tom was a little bit surprised at the she-cat's support of the idea, although he definitely agreed that she and Grizzlystar had a point. Redpatch felt the fur prickle along his spine nervously. "Hollowfeather..." He murmured in a hushed voice to the warrior, his mouth pressed close to her ear. "Do you.. do you really think this is what we should be doing?" He questioned, his blue eyes reflecting his anxieties. Taking a deep, steadying breath, the tom accidentally pulled in a lungful of Hollowfeather's scent and almost choked in surprise. Normally, this would have been a comfort to him--he was close to Hollowfeather and cherished her as his clanmate. They had practically grown up together. Only two moons older, the pair had shared plenty of time together as apprentices. But this time he felt... different about her presence in this context. Swallowing hard, the tom stole a glance at Hollowfeather's face, and realized what the feeling bubbling in his chest was just now. Redpatch was... afraid. Afraid of losing cats like Hollowfeather to these drastic measures.
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Post by Kermode on Sept 7, 2019 22:32:15 GMT -5
Cedarwhisker ~ Camp Cedarwhisker was startled by Grizzlystar's decision, not by the content of what he said, just that his voice was so loud. Well, it seemed loud to him since he was half asleep. It took the tom a second the process what was happening and then he leaped to his paws to follow his leader. Or, at least he thought he leaped, it was more like staggering. With his bleary eyesight trying to focus on the path his leader was taking he gave a deep resigned sigh. It crushed him, but his body was too weak to do yet another patrol. "Next one." the tom said simply, not sure if his words were too quiet or too loud and stumbled his way to the warrior's den. The quicker he got to sleep the quicker he could wake up and join the next patrol. He had to push the thought of the fact that his clanmates might die on this patrol out of his mind. His mentor had taught him he was no help to his clan letting himself run this weak and still try to help. He had to take care of himself first so he could provide his best for his clan. But hearing other warriors going out on the dangerous patrol filled him with shame and he curled up silently in his nest, soon overcome by his exhaustion. Hollowfeather and Redpatch, Houndpaw (mentions Grizzlystar and Birchtalon) Hollowfeather's copper eyes didn't leave Grizzlystar as she waited for him to make his decision. When he left it up to them to decide she was racked with indecision. She watched as Birchtalon openly chose not to go with Grizzlystar but missed the rebuttal as Redpatch moved closer to her. Her heart fluttered in her chest as the tom whispered in her ear, lightly chiding herself at the way she enjoyed it as he said her name. She dared yet another glance at the tom and at seeing the distraught look in his eyes she longed to rub her check against his in comfort. But she dared not, she had only recently accepted the feelings she had for him. They had grown up as close friends, she enjoyed the innocence of their young lives and didn't think her deeper emotions started then. It wasn't until her other friends started getting mates and having kits that when she tried to picture herself doing it the only cat she saw beside her was Redpatch. She had fought hard against these thoughts but it was a losing battle as everyday her feelings grew stronger and stronger for him. She was quite uncomfortable with it all and was still trying to figure out how to act but she did know one thing. Even if a dangerous task was in front of her and could cost her life, she would do it if it meant keeping Redpatch happy and healthy. With this in mind she sighed, "Redpatch, I want to go". Her gaze was soft as she looked in his blue eyes. Cedarwhisker stumbling off caught her attention, she gestured her tail at him and at Birchtalon, "Grizzlystar needs some warriors to go with him, and there's not very many going". She softened her tone and moved her tail to rest against the white and red tom's flank, "But if you really think we should stay here then...I'll stay with you". That resolution had been a tough one to make, and she felt a little shameful of it. Shouldn't she want to go on this patrol, no matter what? She cast an almost guilty glance at Houndpaw, sitting next to his sister. Would he go with her if she went? Would her go even if she didn't? πππ₯ mimikyutie
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Post by πππ₯ on Sept 7, 2019 23:30:28 GMT -5
[ we could do some Cedarwhisker and Mossy if ya want since no one else is on? ^^ i could post a starter. ]
Redpatch β» mentions; Hollowfeather [ Kermode ]
The touch of the she-cats tail pulsated heat into Redpatch's coat where her tail brushed against him and he swallowed hard, the action catching in his throat. Hollowfeather's words fell on his ears almost as if she were speaking in slow motion. He listened intently, although the she-cat's words only confused him more. I want to go... I'll stay with you. They echoed in his head for a moment while he decided what to stay. "Hollowfeather..." He repeated slowly, shooting the tabby a faint smile. "I trust your judgement, you know that. If you think that this is the right move, well, then I'll support it. I'll support you." Redpatch encouraged, hardly believing himself that he was sounding supportive of Hollowfeather going out there to risk her life, fighting with Starclan knows what out in the snow... "But I--I just got back from a hunting patrol. I don't think I can go with Grizzlystar, not now." His voice grew quieter as he continued, his blue gaze almost apologetic. "If you believe this is what you should do, I won't ask you to stay. I'll catch ya next time, yeah?" He finished, trying to add a cheerful tone to his words, although it came out a little forced.
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Post by Kermode on Sept 7, 2019 23:41:49 GMT -5
[Sure, but I had a long field trip today and will probably only be on for another hour or two. Does Cedarwhisker get to sleep for a little first or does he get to be a zombie kitty? And I don't want to post with Hollowfeather again until Houndpaw responds to help make the decision. I honestly don't know which way I want to send her lol]
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Post by Lionstrike on Sept 8, 2019 13:08:02 GMT -5
"Could I go?" meowed Lionstripe, stretching in his nest as he overheard. I'll make crow-food of any predator! Tell that to Grizzlystar!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mentions Grizzlystar [Grizzlystar]
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Post by πππ₯ on Sept 10, 2019 11:37:47 GMT -5
[ i'm online. ]
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Post by Taiyou on Sept 10, 2019 14:19:36 GMT -5
Finchcloud got to her paws letting out a sigh looking at few clanmates talking on whether to join Grizzlystar or not. Finchcloud herself didn't like the idea of hunting in this weather and going after predators but it couldn't hurt to try to bring something back for the clan to eat. Finchcloud took a glance around hoping to spot her appretince, Thistlepaw, to ask if they wanted to come along of course she wouldn't hold it against the young cat if they didnt want to.
Birchtalon huffed watching Grizzlystar exit the camp seeing that some cats were going to join Grizzlystar to hunt and some where not. Given what the pervious patorl had bought back, Birchtalon was feeling less hopefull about the patrol bring back, beside the cold weather the patrol would have to deal with the danger of hunting something they werent use to.
Adderpaw made his way back over to the apprentice, wondering what he should do next. The dapple tom noticed his mentor, Redpatch speaking with Hollowfeather, to him it seemed Hollowfeather was going to join the patrol while Redpatch was going to stay behind. Adderpaw silghtly felt relived that Redpatch wasnt going not wanting to go himself, he looked around camp once more seeing Cedarwhisker go to the warriors den before he searched for his brother, Mossypaw or anyother apprentice.
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Post by Lionstrike on Sept 14, 2019 15:01:26 GMT -5
is anyone here?
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Post by πππ₯ on Sept 14, 2019 16:09:06 GMT -5
[ i am! i just wanted to wait for maybe a few more replies before I send Grizzly out. ]
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Post by πππ₯ on Sept 14, 2019 16:15:55 GMT -5
Mossypaw β» mentions; Adderpaw [ Taiyou ]
The feathery furred grey apprentice had been curled up in the apprentice's den, not sleeping but trying to hide from the biting cold of the weather. He raised his head when someone walked into the apprentices den and recognized the figure as his brother Adderpaw. "What's going on out there?" Mossypaw questioned, getting to his paws and giving a long, slow stretch. He has heard Grizzlystar call a clan meeting, but had chosen to ignore this in favor of staying in his nest, and there had been a fair deal of commotion within the cave ever since.
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