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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 12, 2018 23:09:41 GMT -5
Sure) Winterfrost was changing nests in the warrior's den, dragging out the older ones. She was hesitant, however, as she was not used to doing it before. She looked around as she worked, making sure nobody was watching her in case she did something stupid. “You know.” Diamondheart mewed with calm humor, twinged with faint hesitance and strangeness. “The apprentices usually do that...but I suppose you are still learning alot. Here. Let me assist you.” He moved to help her, eyes flickering to her. This was his mother, who he had always assumed was dead...
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Sparkly
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Post by Sparkly on Oct 13, 2018 4:34:46 GMT -5
Tawnypaw nodded. She quietly slipped back into the water. This time, she was much better, keeping her head and neck above the waterline with not much effort at all. “See? Not that hard! The other clans complain about swimming, but it’s really nice and relaxing. Great exercise too!” Owlwhisker praised. Tawnypaw nodded, making a small 'Mhm' sound, but not daring to open her mouth, lest it distract her from the task at hand. She'd probably never trust herself enough to get back in the water again if she went under.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 13, 2018 16:01:17 GMT -5
“See? Not that hard! The other clans complain about swimming, but it’s really nice and relaxing. Great exercise too!” Owlwhisker praised. Tawnypaw nodded, making a small 'Mhm' sound, but not daring to open her mouth, lest it distract her from the task at hand. She'd probably never trust herself enough to get back in the water again if she went under. Owlwhisker watched his apprentice with gentle pride, though his voice grew curious and light as he asked. “Were you...did you know any family before you met Willowpaw?”
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Sparkly
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Post by Sparkly on Oct 13, 2018 16:08:35 GMT -5
Tawnypaw paused, before swimming back to the bank, sitting down as she spoke. "I was born in the Twolegplace," She explained, "But I only remember a little of that. My mother was a kittypet, I think. When I was a moon old, my father took me and my brother, Sparrow, away into the forest. We wandered for a while, and then... My father and brother were killed by foxes. A few days afterwards, I met Willowpaw - only Willow then. And slowly, we become more than friends, almost kin."
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 13, 2018 16:14:58 GMT -5
Tawnypaw paused, before swimming back to the bank, sitting down as she spoke. "I was born in the Twolegplace," She explained, "But I only remember a little of that. My mother was a kittypet, I think. When I was a moon old, my father took me and my brother, Sparrow, away into the forest. We wandered for a while, and then... My father and brother were killed by foxes. A few days afterwards, I met Willowpaw - only Willow then. And slowly, we become more than friends, almost kin." “I’m sorry, about your brother and father. Foxes always seem to take the most out here. I think you’d be happy to know that Riverclan succeeded in a plan to get rid of the foxes that tormented us...I helped lead them off the gorge. It was the greatest moment of my life.” Owlwhisker nodded, wishing she had seen it. He shook his head. “I’m glad you found Willowpaw. A cat you trust as your closest friend, is something great. Hey. Thanks for trusting me enough to tell me this.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 13, 2018 16:31:58 GMT -5
"I trust a lot of cats," Tawnypaw mewed. "Maybe slightly too much. It was a rogue tom that led my brother and father into a fox's den, and I told them to trust him. I was only a few moons old at the time, but I still should've known better than to trust a stranger." Owlwhisker gave a gentle yet stern look. “Things like that, they are not your fault. There’s nothing wrong with putting trust in others. Some cats are dark...but some are kind, and will give you happiness. I only hope you can trust me. You’re Riverclan now. We protect eachother.” The slender tom rested his long tail upon Tawnypaw’s shoulder.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 13, 2018 16:43:16 GMT -5
"I suppose," Tawnypaw mewed slightly apprehensively. "I have one question. If I'm part of the Clan now, and the leader is in charge... What do I do if the leader does something terrible, like murder? Do I leave? Do I do nothing?" “Well...the warrior code states that a leader’s word is law...but. If you truly feel unsafe, or that your leader is dangerous, then there’s nothing stopping you from leaving. But you can trust Earthstar. Even if anything were to happen to him though, you can just as well trust Diamondheart to lead with fairness and honor. I admire them both, because they’re good. I wasn’t used to good back before Riverclan.” Owlwhisker explained.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 13, 2018 16:57:01 GMT -5
“Ah. Yes. That was always the part that made my pelt crawl. Luckily the warrior code also deems killing in cold blood to be against honor. So if you’re in a battle, warriors from other clans shouldn’t try to ever go for killing bites. It’s why I think the clans are better. They treat cats like cats and not savages.” Owlwhisker nodded.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 13, 2018 17:18:12 GMT -5
"I'm glad," Tawnypaw replied. "No cat should ever be killed by another cat - not even if they did something horrific. I only wish that every cat believed that." “Well. I guess I see it as fish. You can expect a fish to swim towards your paws. But you shouldn’t be surprised if it doesn’t. Cats are the same. We can want em’ to think like we do, but we can’t be surprised or angered if they don’t. But being kind, there’s no shame in that either.” Owlwhisker explained, unusually thoughtful compared to most times.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 13, 2018 17:29:26 GMT -5
“That can work too.” Owlwhisker gave a snicker of laughter. He mewed. “Your father sounds wise. He sounds like he was a good cat.” The ton mewed lightly.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 13, 2018 21:20:12 GMT -5
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 13, 2018 21:59:43 GMT -5
“He sounds like it.” Owlwhisker nodded in agreement. He looked at Tawnypaw and mewed. “He’d be proud to see you now.”
Brookheart returned from training Salmonpaw, the blue-grey tom heavy with tiredness. He pushed into the nursery and greeted his mate and kits.
“Hi papa!” Puddlekit squeaked.
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Post by Icefire15 on Oct 14, 2018 0:02:08 GMT -5
Paleeyes smiled up at her mate after releasing Stormkit from being groomed.
Airkit looked up from the mossball she was batting around to look up at her father.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 14, 2018 0:12:51 GMT -5
Paleeyes smiled up at her mate after releasing Stormkit from being groomed. Airkit looked up from the mossball she was batting around to look up at her father. “And how are these little ones doing?” Brookheart purred, his eyes gazing warmly at his kits. He leaned down to nuzzle Stormkit and Airkit as Puddlekit played with his tail.
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Post by Sparkly on Oct 14, 2018 4:47:22 GMT -5
“He sounds like it.” Owlwhisker nodded in agreement. He looked at Tawnypaw and mewed. “He’d be proud to see you now.” "Maybe," Tawnypaw mewed. She rolled her shoulders, her fur still slightly damp from swimming. "Are we going back to the camp now, or did you have anything else planned?" She asked Owlwhisker, turning towards him.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 14, 2018 7:45:58 GMT -5
“He sounds like it.” Owlwhisker nodded in agreement. He looked at Tawnypaw and mewed. “He’d be proud to see you now.” "Maybe," Tawnypaw mewed. She rolled her shoulders, her fur still slightly damp from swimming. "Are we going back to the camp now, or did you have anything else planned?" She asked Owlwhisker, turning towards him. Owlwhisker looked at Tawnypaw and mewed. “We can go back now. I think you’ve done great today! You can get something to eat as well when we get back.” The Saimese tom moved to pad back onto the shore, waiting for his apprentice.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 14, 2018 7:59:54 GMT -5
Owlwhisker mewed as they walked. “Soon it’ll be very cold to swim, but I think you’ll be capable when you’re older. Your fur is certainly longer than mine. But! I’m confident that you’ll be very useful for your land hunting skills.”
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 14, 2018 8:20:55 GMT -5
Tawnypaw nodded. "Okay," She said. "I'm relatively good at hunting for land prey, so I should be fine. Besides, I've never lived through a full cold season before - I was born at the end of the colder weather." “Well, just be ready for alot of cold. You’ll want to move around alot and keep close to the bigger, thicker warriors. Riverclan is thankfully very thick-pelted.” Owlwhisker snickered.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 14, 2018 8:25:50 GMT -5
"My father said that when he first took me into the forest, it rained overnight, and there were icicles on my fur when we woke up," Tawnypaw giggled. "He and my brother were both short-furred, so it never happened to them." “Icicles! That’s certainly never a problem with me. But, I’m pretty sure I’ve seen Rosefrost with the same issue!” Owlwhisker snickered.
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Post by Moonblazer on Oct 14, 2018 8:32:25 GMT -5
"Well, it doesn't happen that often," Tawnypaw elaborated. "Only when I don't have the sense to stay warm underneath a bush or something, or if I sleep near water." “Best not to do those things anymore.” Owlwhisker hummed with a quirk of humor.
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