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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 19, 2024 15:08:41 GMT -5
“What we have here is a kit that washed up from the floodwaters… and she wasn’t alone. But her littermate did not make it.” Foxripple explained, eyes drooping with sadness for the lost tom kit, before he protectively shuffled against the kit as more cats approached. “Don’t get too hasty now. You’ll scare her if you all get crowded up here.” He warned, ear flicking with concern for the kit.
“Poor thing… That’s another kit that’s found its way out here, to us. Has this ever happened before?” Lilacpaw murmured aloud.
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 19, 2024 15:27:01 GMT -5
“I’ll never say no to peace and quiet.” Iciclestep mused, nodding to Snowflower’s request and enjoying her close presence. He could tell that the Clan was starting to realize that they were together. Not that he caref to tell them, or cared to respond to any rumors. He liked the feelings they shared with eachother, just the two of them. Snowflower stepped confidently out of camp with him, ignoring any caught eyes and comfortably leaving through the reeds. Once she traveled a short ways and found a dry, wide space with a view of the river, she paused to watch the water flow by. “I love getting a chance to take a break like this. There’s so much going on in the clan, sometimes it just gets to be too much. What with prey-maulers, and Specklecreek, and the new kits. It’s just… so busy it seems. It’s distracting.” Iciclestep followed her, silent at first. As soon as she spoke though, he listened intently as he always did. He seated himself beside her, enjoying the steady flow of the water as he rumbled. “Distracting. That’s one way to put it. But, I know what you mean. Finding time to just take a breath is hard, with everything going on. It’s a good thing that we haven’t had to worry about a shortage of prey.” He offered. |
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Feb 19, 2024 15:35:10 GMT -5
In Riverclan camp with Foxripple, Lilacpaw, Alder, and multiple others ( Moonblazer and mintleaf2 ) The little kit mew anxiously as others approached but calmed down a little more as Foxripple (she had soon learned that that was what the tom went by) shuffled closer to her, she look around at all the cats, even saw some younger ones, but fear for what might happen to her still dragged down happy thoughts. A startling rumble made her jump, it was coming from her stomach. What was that she thought and why did it sound so scary?
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 19, 2024 17:12:16 GMT -5
“Washed up by the river?” He repeated, a stab going through him at the thought of the kit who’d been lost.
Knowing he was still unfamiliar and that Foxripple was a bit protective of the kit, he crouched a little to respect the other tom’s space. “Would you mind if I took a look at her, to see how she is?”
His eyes darted back toward the nursery, already thinking about the queens. He didn’t think he’d be the best one to ask if any queens could spare some milk for the little one, but he could at least check the kit for the basics.
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 19, 2024 17:14:53 GMT -5
Marshpaw looked between Sheeppaw and Lilacpaw, a little glum. “I hope she’ll be okay, poor thing. I wonder if her family is looking for her?” A chill went down his spine at the alternative, that perhaps her family had fallen victim to the prey maulers.
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 19, 2024 17:22:10 GMT -5
Snowflower stepped confidently out of camp with him, ignoring any caught eyes and comfortably leaving through the reeds. Once she traveled a short ways and found a dry, wide space with a view of the river, she paused to watch the water flow by. “I love getting a chance to take a break like this. There’s so much going on in the clan, sometimes it just gets to be too much. What with prey-maulers, and Specklecreek, and the new kits. It’s just… so busy it seems. It’s distracting.” Iciclestep followed her, silent at first. As soon as she spoke though, he listened intently as he always did. He seated himself beside her, enjoying the steady flow of the water as he rumbled. “Distracting. That’s one way to put it. But, I know what you mean. Finding time to just take a breath is hard, with everything going on. It’s a good thing that we haven’t had to worry about a shortage of prey.” He offered. ”Oh absolutely,” she agreed with a purr of relief. “I can’t imagine having to deal with that on top of things. I hope recovery is going well for the other clans still.” She stretched out, laying down next to him with her head on her paws. “But enough of my musing.” She closed her eyes, letting the sunlight warm her fur and listening to the river roll. |
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 19, 2024 17:22:38 GMT -5
Foxripple relaxed quickly as he recognized Alder’s intent. Having been casual and accepting of Alder from the start, he quickly nodded. “Yeah. Checking her over would help alot. This is Alder.” He leaned down to speak to the kit. “He can help you feel better if you don’t feel good.”
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Post by thistle on Feb 19, 2024 19:04:38 GMT -5
"Stars and sky above, it's a kit!" Sheeppaw exclaimed as he hurried over alongside Marshpaw, stopping beside Lilacpaw. "Oh, the poor scrap looks drenched." The apprentice wanted nothing more than to scoop the little one up and bundle her away to the nursery but held back. Technically, he was still training to be a warrior; he shouldn't interfere with queens' business. He nervously shifted from paw to paw as Alder peered at the little she-kit.
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 19, 2024 19:13:18 GMT -5
Alder gently approached the little kit, taking quiet paw steps toward her. “Hello, little one,” he said soothingly. “I’m Alder, I’m going to help you, okay?”
He sniffed her first before nudging her with his nose. She was terribly small and skinny, but no smell of sickness trailed from her.
A loud grumble came from her belly, and he blinked in surprise at it. After checking for any injuries, he licked her fur a little roughly the wrong way to get her blood pumping and some energy back in her. There was a curious scar on her tail, but nothing that needed attention now.
“She’s okay, just hungry and a little cold, I imagine.” Alder looked around for a moment, trying to see if there was anyone around he recognized that could be of assistance. His eyes landed on Sheeppaw, an apprentice he’d seen playing with the kits, looking on with worried eyes. He flicked his tail, gesturing the tom over hopefully. He tucked the kit a little closer to him, trying to keep her as warm as he could out in the open like this.
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Feb 19, 2024 19:18:45 GMT -5
Riverclan camp with many cats( Moonblazer, mintleaf2 and thistle) She glanced at The other tom that seemed to be inspecting her hmm, he seems safe, foxripple approves so I guess I do too! she thought happily this place seemed safe enough for her, nothing bad had happened yet so she fixtated her eyes on the one called Alder, she stood up and bravely stared directly into his eyes. ( adding a little sass to my character) |
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 20, 2024 8:51:45 GMT -5
Iciclestep followed her, silent at first. As soon as she spoke though, he listened intently as he always did. He seated himself beside her, enjoying the steady flow of the water as he rumbled. “Distracting. That’s one way to put it. But, I know what you mean. Finding time to just take a breath is hard, with everything going on. It’s a good thing that we haven’t had to worry about a shortage of prey.” He offered. ”Oh absolutely,” she agreed with a purr of relief. “I can’t imagine having to deal with that on top of things. I hope recovery is going well for the other clans still.” She stretched out, laying down next to him with her head on her paws. “But enough of my musing.” She closed her eyes, letting the sunlight warm her fur and listening to the river roll. “You really are something special, huh?” Iciclestep mused, both exasperated and admiring about Snowflower’s ability to have empathy for other Clans. Shaking his head fondly, the white tom slipped to her side, taking the other half of the sunny spot before sighing lightly. “Thank Starclan that the rain finally stopped.” |
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Post by thistle on Feb 20, 2024 18:53:34 GMT -5
Sheeppaw, realizing Alder was beckoning him over, stood quickly and padded to him and the kit.
"Howdy there, pipsqueak," he said to the kitten. He looked at Alder. Like himself, the tom had come to the Clan as an outsider. "What can I do for ya, doc?"
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 21, 2024 10:09:00 GMT -5
Sheeppaw, realizing Alder was beckoning him over, stood quickly and padded to him and the kit. "Howdy there, pipsqueak," he said to the kitten. He looked at Alder. Like himself, the tom had come to the Clan as an outsider. "What can I do for ya, doc?" Alder bobbed his head to the apprentice. “I hope I’m not asking too much of you, err…” he hesitated, not knowing Sheeppaw’s name. “But you seem to know the kits and queens pretty well. Do you know if any of them would be willing to take in another?” (Didn’t want to just pin this on Littleshadow lol) |
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Feb 21, 2024 10:31:10 GMT -5
Riverclan camp with Alder, Sheeppaw, and Foxripple ( Moonblazer, mintleaf2, and thistle) The little she-kit looked around at the other cats, her tail was now raised in happiness and less bushled as she turned her gaze back to the Alder who was now talking to another cat, she looked back at foxripple and gave hime a questioning stare, why is everyone making such a fuss about me? she thought as she turned her gaze back to the smaller cat talking to Alder.
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 21, 2024 10:36:31 GMT -5
“I know it must be a bit overwhelming. All these weird looking fat cats, huh?” Foxripple teased as he lifted a brow with a friendly smirk, leaning down to talk in a comfortable manner to the small she-kit. “Alder’s the taller cat. Sheeppaw’s the smaller one with a funny voice. But in a good way, he’s very fun.” Foxripple complimented the apprentice, before he mewed with a softer tone. “No need to worry, okay? Nothing to fear in Riverclan.”
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 21, 2024 10:40:18 GMT -5
”Oh absolutely,” she agreed with a purr of relief. “I can’t imagine having to deal with that on top of things. I hope recovery is going well for the other clans still.” She stretched out, laying down next to him with her head on her paws. “But enough of my musing.” She closed her eyes, letting the sunlight warm her fur and listening to the river roll. “You really are something special, huh?” Iciclestep mused, both exasperated and admiring about Snowflower’s ability to have empathy for other Clans. Shaking his head fondly, the white tom slipped to her side, taking the other half of the sunny spot before sighing lightly. “Thank Starclan that the rain finally stopped.” Snowflower hummed in agreement. “Hopefully all that mud and muck will dry up soon. It’s been such a rainy leafbare.” She knew how much he hated the way the dirt stained his fur, but all the same, it was endearing to her. A part of her even thought she might miss his grumblings. The weak sunlight filtering through the leaves above was barely warm, and she inched closer to him to beat back the chill. The warmth of greenleaf couldn't come quick enough! |
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 21, 2024 10:48:48 GMT -5
“You really are something special, huh?” Iciclestep mused, both exasperated and admiring about Snowflower’s ability to have empathy for other Clans. Shaking his head fondly, the white tom slipped to her side, taking the other half of the sunny spot before sighing lightly. “Thank Starclan that the rain finally stopped.” Snowflower hummed in agreement. “Hopefully all that mud and muck will dry up soon. It’s been such a rainy leafbare.” She knew how much he hated the way the dirt stained his fur, but all the same, it was endearing to her. A part of her even thought she might miss his grumblings. The weak sunlight filtering through the leaves above was barely warm, and she inched closer to him to beat back the chill. The warmth of greenleaf couldn't come quick enough! Iciclestep found himself readily accepting her close presence, leaning his shoulder ever so slightly to allow her a comfortable space against him. He could only gaze at her as she rested, taking in her beauty and warmth once more. He felt his heart flutter, and the thought that he was the luckiest cat in the Clans, to get to be this close to her. He rumbled. “Newleaf can’t come fast enough. I’d like to swim with you more once it gets warmer.” |
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Feb 21, 2024 16:59:16 GMT -5
In Wivlerlan (Riverclan) camp with Foxripple, Sheeppaw, and Alder ( Moonblazer , mintleaf2 , and thistle ) "Wivelerlan?" a small squeak can from her mouth as she tried to prounouce the word, " Wivlerlan!" she anounced in a slightly louder squeak. Looking proud of herself she happily blinked at Foxripple. She looked back at Alder and Sheeppaw exictedly as she started to squeak Wivlerlan some more.
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 21, 2024 17:04:22 GMT -5
In Wivlerlan (Riverclan) camp with Foxripple, Sheeppaw, and Alder ( Moonblazer, mintleaf2, and thistle) "Wivelerlan?" a small squeak can from her mouth as she tried to prounouce the word, " Wivlerlan!" she anounced in a slightly louder squeak. Looking proud of herself she happily blinked at Foxripple. She looked back at Alder and Sheeppaw happliy as she started to squeak Wiverlan some more. Foxripple’s eyes brightened as he gave a chuckle. “Yeah! Riverclan! Look at that, you’re a natural!” He tapped the she-kit’s nose gently with his long, feathery tail, before he grinned at Alder and Sheeppaw. “Even the kits know the best Clan.” |
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Post by thistle on Feb 21, 2024 20:39:23 GMT -5
Sheeppaw blinked at the kitten before bursting into a loud, full-bellied laugh. "This one's got a fire under 'er!" he said. "'Course I can ask for ya, Alder. Reckon she'll be needin' milk still?" He was familiar with the queens and liked to think they liked him, but Littleshadow would have her paws full with her litter already, and he wasn't sure how close to weaned the others were. Queens were always protective of their kits, especially around outsiders.
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Feb 21, 2024 20:48:27 GMT -5
In Riverclan camp with Sheeppaw, Alder, and Foxripple( Moonblazer, thistle, and mintleaf2 (when yalls gonna name me)) The nameless kit finnaly discovered how to prounouce riverclan somewhat corrrectly (she now pronounced it Wiverclan) And she hobbled around a little before another loud growl came from her stomach, making her sit back down and stare at it somewhat angerly, "stwop!" She squeaked at it before getting back up and waddling back to Alder, Sheepaw, and Foxripple.
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Post by Jaggedbreeze on Feb 22, 2024 20:56:08 GMT -5
Snailkit nodded eagerly. “Sure!!” She jumped forward a little. “Where should we go?” Snailkit twitched her whiskers. "What about the warriors den?" she mewed. Then in a quieter voice, Hazelkit added, "or better yet, the leaders den." |
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 23, 2024 7:42:59 GMT -5
Sheeppaw blinked at the kitten before bursting into a loud, full-bellied laugh. "This one's got a fire under 'er!" he said. "'Course I can ask for ya, Alder. Reckon she'll be needin' milk still?" He was familiar with the queens and liked to think they liked him, but Littleshadow would have her paws full with her litter already, and he wasn't sure how close to weaned the others were. Queens were always protective of their kits, especially around outsiders. ”Looks like it,” he replied, with no small amount of relief. “For another moon or so, at least.” Alder watched with kit’s antics with a smile. It was a shame the other kit hadn’t made it, but this one was so full of energy, he was sure she’d be okay. “Little one, do you know your name?” Alder figured it was a long shot, since she didn’t seem to be able to say much, but felt it was only polite to ask. |
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 23, 2024 7:49:05 GMT -5
Snowflower hummed in agreement. “Hopefully all that mud and muck will dry up soon. It’s been such a rainy leafbare.” She knew how much he hated the way the dirt stained his fur, but all the same, it was endearing to her. A part of her even thought she might miss his grumblings. The weak sunlight filtering through the leaves above was barely warm, and she inched closer to him to beat back the chill. The warmth of greenleaf couldn't come quick enough! Iciclestep found himself readily accepting her close presence, leaning his shoulder ever so slightly to allow her a comfortable space against him. He could only gaze at her as she rested, taking in her beauty and warmth once more. He felt his heart flutter, and the thought that he was the luckiest cat in the Clans, to get to be this close to her. He rumbled. “Newleaf can’t come fast enough. I’d like to swim with you more once it gets warmer.” ”That would be nice,” she murmured. “When the river gets warmer it’ll be that much more enjoyable.” A sudden sneeze came over her, followed by another in short succession. “Oh, excuse me.” Snowflower sniffed. “I don’t know where that came from.” |
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Feb 23, 2024 10:34:30 GMT -5
Learning new words with Alder, Sheeppaw, and Foxripple ( mintleaf2, thistle, and Moonblazer) "Nwame?" she asked curiously having no idea what the word ment, "Nwame!" she mewed happily since she had learned the new fasinating word, "Wiverclan! Nwame! Awlder! Foxwivple! Shweeppaw!" she happily anoned the new words she had leaarn't in just a day.
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 23, 2024 10:45:46 GMT -5
Foxripple looked at the she-kit and gave a hoot of laughter. “She’s got to be too young to even recall a name.” His laughter died out as a somber kind of acceptance filled him. He lowered himself gently again to speak with her. “In Riverclan, we have special names. Until we can possibly find your mother, I could give you a special name. Does that sound fun?” He offered, heart racing as past memories flooded back to him. Graysplash’s warm eyes and gentle laughter replayed in his mind, and his heart clenched as he missed the tom so, so much.
Looking at the she-kit, he already had a name ready on his tongue, and he felt a bit giddy with hope to be able to use it.
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 23, 2024 10:48:41 GMT -5
Iciclestep found himself readily accepting her close presence, leaning his shoulder ever so slightly to allow her a comfortable space against him. He could only gaze at her as she rested, taking in her beauty and warmth once more. He felt his heart flutter, and the thought that he was the luckiest cat in the Clans, to get to be this close to her. He rumbled. “Newleaf can’t come fast enough. I’d like to swim with you more once it gets warmer.” ”That would be nice,” she murmured. “When the river gets warmer it’ll be that much more enjoyable.” A sudden sneeze came over her, followed by another in short succession. “Oh, excuse me.” Snowflower sniffed. “I don’t know where that came from.” Iciclestep’s eyes flashed with concern, perhaps a bit too serious as he rumbled. “Are you alright? Are you feeling unwell?” He looked at her, the simple sneezes meaning nothing but the worst to the prickly yet caring tom. |
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Post by {Azure} on Feb 23, 2024 23:04:28 GMT -5
Moonblazerrippleshine paced out of the camp entrance and padded through the territory to the slightly flooded river. "ready when you are" he said to ospreystrike.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Feb 23, 2024 23:18:40 GMT -5
Hey)
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