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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 26, 2023 8:53:13 GMT -5
Clovekit turned away from her father’s pelt as she heard Eclipsesky’s voice. The little kit trained her newly opened eyes on the Medicine Cat, squeaking curiously.
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Post by Icefire15 on Mar 26, 2023 12:38:52 GMT -5
Meep)
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Post by Willow on Mar 26, 2023 13:07:24 GMT -5
Eclipsesky just peaked his head into the nursery and called for Ashsong Ice :3 )
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Post by Icefire15 on Mar 26, 2023 13:12:41 GMT -5
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Ashsong had been listening quietly to Brownleaf's and Mottledsong's conversation while she groomed Berrykit. She lifted her head at Eclipsesky's call though, letting Berrykit squirm away from her mother. "Yes, Eclipsesky?" she mewed.
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Post by Willow on Mar 26, 2023 14:12:56 GMT -5
Eclipsesky entered the nursery, a wave of dread rippled through him as he locked eyes with Clovekit. He forced his fur to stay flat and wrenched his eyes up to Ashsong's instead. "I-I'm just checking in. Seeing that you and the kits are doing okay." he mewed, his voice much shakier than usual.
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 26, 2023 14:22:20 GMT -5
Mottledsong turned her head, having been about to respond to Brownleaf, before she noticed Eclipsesky coming in. The peremenant Queen gave the medicine cat a kind and friendly look, though there seemed to be a hint of weariness in the she-cat's eyes as she flicked her gaze over to Clovekit. She smiled down at the kits, quieting to allow Ashsong and Eclipsesky to speak uninterrupted.
Clovekit gave a curious squeak, seemingly chatty now that she could see the world around her. All the new sights and smells overwhelmed her, but she seemed curious rather than fearful of it all. She turned to look up at Ashsong now, before the smell of milk enticed her, and she began to crawl shakily back over to the queen's belly.
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Post by Icefire15 on Mar 26, 2023 15:35:35 GMT -5
Ashsong flicked her ear and narrowed her eyes slightly, having caught Eclipsesky’s hesitation at the sight of Clovekit, “Yes, we’re doing alright. All of the kits have been healthy and feeding just fine.” She mewed, a clear challenge in her eyes. Ashsong didn’t care that half the kits she was caring for were Meadowbrook’s kits, they were her kin and that was all that mattered to her. She leaned down and licked the top of Clovekit’s head, pulling her closer to her belly to let her nurse.
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Post by Willow on Mar 26, 2023 16:33:01 GMT -5
Eclipsesky gave a stiff nod before leaning down to take a closer look at the kits. He sniffed Berrykit, Frostkit and Cloudkit looking them over for any signs of sickness or lethargy. Satisfied with how the kits were squirming and nursing he moved to look at Brownleaf's kits. He nudged Jaykit, then Copperkit, then finally looked at Clovekit. He took a breath before leaning down and nudging her too.
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 26, 2023 16:43:09 GMT -5
Clovekit let out a loud squeak as Eclipsesky nudged her to check her. She turned her head quickly to stare at the medicine cat, pale green eyes flashing with new thoughts and confusion at the medicine cat’s touch. She tried to bat at the tom’s nose, her little paws shaking at the effort.
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Post by Willow on Mar 26, 2023 16:55:29 GMT -5
Eclipsesky stumbled back from Ashsong's nest like Clovekit had gone for his throat. Now several steps away, he licked his chest in embarrassment. He had just run from a newborn kit! How stupid was he? "They all look healthy Ashsong. Let me know if any of them start to develop a cough or you notice they aren't feeding as well. I'll have Dawnshadow bring you more borage later to keep up your milk supply. You'll need it to feed all six of them."
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 26, 2023 18:41:06 GMT -5
Mottledsong bristled lightly at Eclipsesky’s sudden jolt back from Clovekit, her eyes darting between the kit and the medicine cat. She tucked her paws beneath her, tail lashing with a hint of warning as the usually friendly she-cat held a hint of protectiveness in her eyes.
Clovekit squeaked, startled at Eclipsesky’s sudden movement, causing her to flop on her belly when his muzzle moved away. She gave a wail from the faint fumble, confused and upset.
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Post by VIXENCLAW on Mar 26, 2023 22:07:03 GMT -5
Brownleaf’s jumped to his paws, ears flattened at Eclipsesky’s reaction. He had to fight to swallow the hiss that was rising in his throat, turning stiffly away from the medicine cat to focus on Clovekit. “It’s okay.” he murmured, nuzzling the kit lightly in comfort. He nudged her back to Ashsong, casting Eclipsesky a dirty look.
Copperkit whimpered as her father’s warmth suddenly disappeared. She crawled blearily toward where his shape had moved, joining the rest of the kits at Ashsong’s belly.
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Post by Icefire15 on Mar 27, 2023 23:54:18 GMT -5
Ashsong wrapped her tail around all of the kits at her belly, eyeing Eclipsesky warily before giving a silent nod. He was right that she would need to keep her milk supply up to feed all six of the kits.
Jaykit squeaked at the sudden movement around her, blinking open deep blue eyes to look around herself.
Berrykit snuggled closer to her mother while CloudKit clambered over his sister, looking for a better spot to nurse from.
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 28, 2023 6:00:51 GMT -5
“Their eyes are opening, oh, how precious!” Mottledsong purred as she watched Jaykit take her first look around. “And so fast too! I suppose curiosity is quite the motivator.” She was clearly trying to lighten the tension in the nursery, though she glanced at Eclipsesky with a hint of unease. She purred to Ashsong. “We’ll need to make sure you’re fed very well, with six kits at your belly.”
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Post by Willow on Mar 28, 2023 6:33:38 GMT -5
Eclipsesky’s ears flattened at Brownleaf’s look. He dipped his head before fleeing the nursery, heading straight for his nest.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 28, 2023 19:27:50 GMT -5
Beankit poked his head out of the nursery. He looked around the camp for his father, but when he didn't see him, Beankit scampered over to the nearest tunnel to peer inside.
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 28, 2023 19:37:08 GMT -5
Beankit poked his head out of the nursery. He looked around the camp for his father, but when he didn't see him, Beankit scampered over to the nearest tunnel to peer inside. “Curious, are we, Beankit?” Blacktail called calmly as he approached the kit, who clearly seemed to be looking for something. He could tell Beankit was like his father, practically made for the tunnels. “It’s a long way down there.” |
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Post by thistle on Mar 28, 2023 20:06:18 GMT -5
Palegaze saw Eclipsesky headed for his nest and decided to let the small tom rest for a while, especially after making the effort to check on the kits. He also noticed Beankit and joined the former deputy near him.
"This little one's got quite the set of digging paws, there," he said with a chuckle. "You should've seen how much dirt he was kicking up the other day!"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 28, 2023 21:00:20 GMT -5
Beankit poked his head out of the nursery. He looked around the camp for his father, but when he didn't see him, Beankit scampered over to the nearest tunnel to peer inside. “Curious, are we, Beankit?” Blacktail called calmly as he approached the kit, who clearly seemed to be looking for something. He could tell Beankit was like his father, practically made for the tunnels. “It’s a long way down there.” "Father usually goes down this way." Beankit looked back at Blacktail and smiled. "I've been trying to make sure the entrance stays open. Look!" He moved over to the side of the tunnel and pushed against the wall. His little pushes did nothing, but in his mind he was making the tunnel wall super strong. |
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 28, 2023 21:05:59 GMT -5
Blacktail chuckled warmly as Palegaze joined them, the tom’s yellow eyes glowing with care for the kit. He padded a bit closer, inspecting the tunnel. “My. What brilliant work you’ve done on this tunnel. I’d reckon you’ll become as talented in the tunnels as you father, maybe as talented as even Windclan’s last Tunneling leader, Wolfstar himself.” He complimented, the tales of the tom’s tunneling skills often told amongst tunnelers.
“I hear your father had been out of the tunnels for a bit too long. He’s probably readjusting his eyes.”
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 28, 2023 21:10:53 GMT -5
Beankit sat taller with the brightest smile on his face at Palegaze's and Blacktail's remarks. "My paws are made for dirt!" He held up his front paw pads to Palegaze. "Look! They're even the color of dirt!"
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Post by thistle on Mar 28, 2023 21:16:07 GMT -5
"Beanstar does have a nice ring to it," Palegaze said warmly. "You'll make a fine tunneler, surely."
Though he didn't make a habit of socializing with anyone other than Eclipsesky, he had a soft spot for the kits of the Clan. Though, his brow creased at Blacktail's words and he turned to face the other tom. "I'd heard the same from Eclipsesky. Any idea if he's all right?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 28, 2023 21:34:01 GMT -5
“I can see that!” Blacktail chuckled deeply at Beankit’s statement, choosing his words carefully to respond to Palegaze. “Harewhisker is not the first or only cat to be visually in tune with the darkness. Hickoryfrost is one of our greatest Tunnelers, and his eyesight is practically a needless sense. Sometimes Tunnelers who do this job dutifully will grow adept to not needing sight. So, when light suddenly spills in, it makes it very hard to see. Harewhisker is a strong Warrior though, I know he will be alright.” Blacktail assured.
His own desire to both Tunnel and Moor-Run had spared him from such a fate in his older age compared to the rest of the Tunnelers, and he always inwardly felt bad for such a loss of a sense.
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Post by Foxstar26 on Mar 28, 2023 21:42:04 GMT -5
Hey)
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Post by thistle on Mar 28, 2023 21:48:06 GMT -5
Palegaze nodded, also caging his words so as to not upset Beankit.
"Good," he said. "Harewhisker is a very strong Warrior. I myself don't have much in the way of strong sight, but I don't think it has anything to do with tunneling."
Smiling down at Beankit, he added. "Who knows? I'll likely still be training Finchpaw when you're apprenticed; maybe your mentor will take you along with us for a training session or two."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 28, 2023 21:49:06 GMT -5
Beankit tilted his head as he listened to Palegaze and Blacktail. "Something wrong with my father?"
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Post by Frozen on Mar 28, 2023 21:53:17 GMT -5
(It's been a long time since I've RPed here...)
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Post by Moonblazer on Mar 28, 2023 21:56:12 GMT -5
Beankit tilted his head as he listened to Palegaze and Blacktail. "Something wrong with my father?" “The sunlight was very bright for your father earlier.” Blacktail explained calmly to Beankit, looking up at the sky. “That is all. He’s much happier where it’s dark and cool, right in here.” He pointed to the tunnels with hia long black tail. |
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Post by thistle on Mar 28, 2023 22:05:44 GMT -5
Palegaze leaned conspiratorily, his lanky frame looking a bit awkward bent over as it was.
"I'll tell you a secret," he whispered to Beankit. "I prefer the tunnels, too. It's so nice and cool and dark, and quiet, too."
(hey Frozen! no time like the present!)
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Mar 28, 2023 22:09:52 GMT -5
"Oh, I hope I get a great mentor!" Beankit crouched and wiggled his butt with excitement. "I'm gonna learn all about the tunnels and be as good as you, Finchpaw, and my father!" He followed Blacktail's gaze up to the sky and tilted his head. "The sky doesn't change that much." He smiled though when Blacktail motioned to the tunnel. "I want to like in there just like my father." He grinned at Palegaze. "I can't wait to go down there when I'm apprenticed!"
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