☾ αятємιѕ ☽
When I think about going back to school I want to EAT my own SOCKS
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Post by ☾ αятємιѕ ☽ on Dec 30, 2016 21:52:36 GMT -5
((@ Dewfern, I'm sorry, also, rip))
- - Stoneheart
Stoneheart looked at her as if seeing her in a new light. Who was this fully grown she-cat, watching him with the wise blue eyes of her mother--or was it with the sombre expression of her father? Where was the joyful daughter who was seasons away from the adult world of responsibilities and worries? He began to feel the first true emotion he had felt since his son and mate had passed away, and it was a deep sense of unease. He began to realize what was happening to his kingdom. With this inkling of emotion came back an inkling of his old personality; but unfortunately it was his unyielding stubbornness.
"Are you seriously trying to suggest that I step down from my position?" He stood up, halfway in the shadows of the room, looking tall and powerful like he did in his youth. His voice grew progressively louder as he spoke. "Who's going to take my place? Thunderheart? That mousebrain almost got himself killed this morning, and he'd sooner run out of here with his tail between his legs than take on the responsibility that I have to bear! Your mother is dead--even the son that we proclaimed to be our heir is dead. Then what's left? You? You're barely an adult! The biggest problem you've had to solve on your own is picking the bones out of your food! I've sentenced cats to death!" He turned and began pacing, lashing his tail. He clearly had more to say, but he merely grumbled under his breath, keeping some remnant of restraint as he lectured his daughter.
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☾ αятємιѕ ☽
When I think about going back to school I want to EAT my own SOCKS
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Post by ☾ αятємιѕ ☽ on Dec 30, 2016 21:58:36 GMT -5
- - Sandstripe
Sandstripe listened in silence, maintaining a calm expression. She sighed in relief, and her shoulders dropped as if a weight had been lifted off of them. "Thank you," she said quietly, "Let's pray to the ancestors that she is successful."
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Post by Scartail48 on Dec 30, 2016 22:37:31 GMT -5
(REST IN PIECES DEWFERN.)
- - Dewfern
For a moment, Dewfern felt nothing. Her father's words resonated within the now nearly silent shell of her mind. She stared at him for a short second while he paced, completely silent. 'The son we had proclaimed to be our heir.' What was left after that? An empty shell of a cat that she couldn't even call 'formerly great'? A shy outcast who most cats never even gave a second thought about? She was surprised they even cared enough to think she was dead. Her brother was everything she wanted to be, and know he gone. Dead. Forever. And I'm still here, she thought with a sense of emptiness before think about it again. I'M STILL HERE.
"You're right, Dad," she growled with a shaky voice. "The only problems I've had are picking out bones in my prey. But that is only because I've never known anything else." Dewfern stood up and narrowed her eyes at Stoneheart. "I've been very patient up to now, but I'm 26 moons old. I think that warrants a little freedom to leave my room for ancestor's sake! I'm a far more capable cat than you know, father! More so than you, because I have the capacity to drill into my skull a sense of caring about how I'm affecting the fox-hearted mouse-brains around me!" she shouted, trembling with rage. She stood in place and let the frustration she didn't know she had erupt.
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Post by Scartail48 on Dec 30, 2016 22:48:55 GMT -5
The she-cat lightly cuffed him over the ear,"Old or young everyone gets hurt."Morningstorm circled around the tom giving him quick inspection."Hmph, I suppose your right" she backed off giving him one final look over. Flamewhisker chuckled lightly. "Of course! I may be young, but I'm durable," he mewed, turning his head to see her as she looked for injuries. "Have you ever gotten badly injured in a battle?" He asked as she circled him, his tail brushing the ground lightly as he tilted his head curiously. He hadn't really endured any serious injuries, as he hadn't spent enough time to get one. |
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☾ αятємιѕ ☽
When I think about going back to school I want to EAT my own SOCKS
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Post by ☾ αятємιѕ ☽ on Dec 30, 2016 22:50:42 GMT -5
((rip everyone))
- - Stoneheart
"You don't know what you're talking about," Stoneheart growled. "This is just what I mean. If I had kept your brother inside while the greencough was spreading, he would have survived. I'm doing what's best for you. I'm doing what's best for everyone. You're too young to care about how your actions affect other people--you just care about going outside. Then what if something happens to you? Our family line will end, and I'll be forced to find a new mate or let the dynasty die with me! Imagine how I would feel, dying with that kind of shame? But, oh, no, you only care about your boredom. You only care about yourself. Just like my brother."
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Dec 30, 2016 22:58:05 GMT -5
Dang Stone XD this is getting good)
Thornshade watched Duskstorm and Sandstripes with interest. He wondered if the mission had been a success. He heard someone pad over to him and notices Littlespring. She leaned in close to whisper to him. "Aspenwhisker tells me you said some unsavory things about the king. Ya know that can get you killed." She purred her tone silky. Thornshade growled flicked his ear at her. "I don't care! Someone ought to say something." Littlespring settles down next to him. "I feel the same way actually. I'm wondering if you know of others or perhaps know of some hatching up a plan?" Thornshade glanced around making sure no cat was watching them.
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Post by Scartail48 on Dec 30, 2016 23:05:21 GMT -5
- - Dewfern
"You know what, Dad?" Dewfern began. "You got to be king, even though you weren't chosen. My brother is dead, and I'm still last on your list. I'm a formality. It wouldn't even matter if I died, because you haven't bothered to tell them that I'M STILL ALIVE! I'm selfish? You refuse to even teach me how to do your job when it for when it falls on me! Not that it ever will, because you'd die before I left my isolation room!" Her tail flicked back and forth angrily.
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Post by Scartail48 on Dec 30, 2016 23:09:27 GMT -5
(I know, right? XD)
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☾ αятємιѕ ☽
When I think about going back to school I want to EAT my own SOCKS
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Post by ☾ αятємιѕ ☽ on Dec 30, 2016 23:19:03 GMT -5
((R.I.P. Stoneheart))
- - Stoneheart
"So now you're betraying me, too?" Stoneheart asked, skirting around her accusations as if he hadn't heard them. "I wouldn't be surprised if you try to assassinate me yourself. How did you get these ideas in your head, anyway? You've been sneaking out and conspiring with traitors, is that it?"
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Post by Scartail48 on Dec 30, 2016 23:27:29 GMT -5
- - Dewfern
"Conspiring with traitors? Trying to kill you? Betraying you?" Dewfern leaned forward. "Who do you think I am? I'm your daughter! I'm the one who has never done anything to hurt you! You can't even-" she broke of her words, realizing he would keep avoiding every point she made. "You're just wrong!" She squeezed her eyes shut and leaned back where she was. This was new. Dewfern and her father never fought. She didn't know what to make of this.
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☾ αятємιѕ ☽
When I think about going back to school I want to EAT my own SOCKS
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Post by ☾ αятємιѕ ☽ on Dec 30, 2016 23:45:02 GMT -5
- - Stoneheart
Stoneheart heard the injury in her voice and his temper began to cool. He came to a stop and, as he looked at her, he seemed to shrink, as if pulled down by a heavy weight. "Dewfern," he said, "I am doing this for your own good. I have been a good and fair ruler during my time as King. Just because you don't agree with my policies does not mean I am unfit for this job."
He sighed and lowered his head. "I am sorry that I yelled at you. But please trust me more; I would rather be poisoned than have our dynasty fall apart from the inside out." He walked slowly to the door.
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Post by Meep on Dec 30, 2016 23:54:18 GMT -5
Morningstorm stood for a moment reflecting over the few times she gotten hurt. She shook her head, giving a flat no in response.With her long coat it was hard to see her old wounds so there was no point bringing them up."A cat like me is too smart to get hurt" Morning storm added slyly.
ah my heart aches for Dewfern.You guys are so good at writing it feels so real))
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Post by Scartail48 on Dec 31, 2016 0:03:05 GMT -5
(So basically we think Dewfern is going to sneak out. You can choose to have your character/ royal guard help or try to stop her if you want.  ) - - DewfernDewfern looked at her white paws with a tinge of sadness. "Um, me too," she mewed quietly as he left. She wasn't sure what else to say. She wasn't sorry about disagreeing. It had been too long since she walked in grass, climbed a tree, had a friend, but she knew he was hurting badly in a way she just couldn't fix at the moment. And he wouldn't listen to her at all, so nothing could be done besides think about his words. Yeah. I don't agree with your policies, she thought. And I don't have to.When he left, she stood up and stealthily padded toward the doorway. It was getting dark, so hopefully she could slip out with ease, but she made sure to be as quiet as she could in her steps. Dewfern slowly made her way down the stairs of the Royal Tower and looked around to see if anyone was watching. |
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Post by Scartail48 on Dec 31, 2016 0:16:23 GMT -5
(Aww, thanks!)
- - Flamewhisker
"Really?" Flamewhisker added sarcastically with a small chuckle. "That seems a little unlikely." He twitched his whiskers, amused by her unphased attitude. In the back of his mind he recalled a fur-covered scar on his flank, and one on his shoulder, but that one was from a small incident on the bridge as a kit.
(I've got to sleep. I'm exhausted and I need to digest the drama. XD Night!)
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☾ αятємιѕ ☽
When I think about going back to school I want to EAT my own SOCKS
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Post by ☾ αятємιѕ ☽ on Dec 31, 2016 0:18:29 GMT -5
((thank u ohimesama c': We'll have more drama soon that will be open for more people to join in on, this is just kinda setting the stage for it If You Catch My Drift))
- - Stoneheart (and Thunderheart, I guess)
Stoneheart went to his resting chamber, but as he passed by Thunderheart's chamber he heard his brother's voice, half-awake, calling from inside.
"Stoneheart? Did I hear yelling just now? Is something wrong?"
Stoneheart sneered faintly; of course Thunderheart had slept through the whole thing. "You must have been dreaming," he said before moving on to his own chamber. He half-collapsed into his nest of old fabric and closed his eyes, visualizing days that were long gone to ease himself into sleep. It never crossed his mind that Dewfern might actually try to escape.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Dec 31, 2016 0:32:54 GMT -5
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Post by Meep on Dec 31, 2016 1:00:49 GMT -5
Ah ok goodnight!))
Morningstorm flicked her fluffy tail at the toms nose slightly tickling it in the process."Well, I have been a guard longer than you have which makes me wiser than you". Even though in reality she was older than him by a year or so. Wanting to rub it in his face she continued on"So yes really a guard like I would never let a fox get the best of me " she mewed in matter of fact tone.
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Post by Sootfeather on Dec 31, 2016 3:34:10 GMT -5
- Archclaw -
So the princess was questioning her father's ability to lead? Interesting. Archclaw had been sitting in the dark corner of a hallway when he heard the faint echo of soft paws against the floor, barely loud enough to be heard. He watched as a dark shape made their way silently down the dimly lit stairs, his eyes gleaming with curiosity and interest. Shifting out of the shadows, he spoke, making sure to keep his voice low. "Are you going somewhere, ma'am?" the Royal guard asked, although he knew very well what Dewfern was up too. "It's getting quite late."
- Red -
He nodded in agreement. "That sounds nice. I am getting a bit tired," he yawned. Red shuffled his paws, staring after Duskstorm as he padded over to Sandstripe. Even though it was probably normal chat, he couldn't help but wonder what the hunter and the herbalist had to talk about. "It's getting a bit boring here anyways.."
(For some reason I imagine the hallways lit with torches, but the fire would have gone out after the humans left the castle so..?
Goodnight oops)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2016 10:46:43 GMT -5
(There are so many guard apprentices everyone must feel so well-protected) "Do you guys want to head up?" Oak asked, standing up and swinging his tail. He leaned down to finish his last piece of prey and looked around. No one else seemed to be leaving, but that didn't mean him and the other two couldn't go early. There wasn't some leaving-mealtime ritual he'd forgotten, was there? He yawned anyway--now was not the time to think about what he had and hadn't forgotten. Now he just wanted to go sleep and share tongues with his friends for a while. (Lol someone took my job and did so much better at it  ) |
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Post by Sootfeather on Dec 31, 2016 11:40:39 GMT -5
- Red -
Red swished his tail across the ground as he bounced onto his paws. "I would me fine with it but," he said, he eyes flickering across the room. "We are allowed to leave now, right?" No one else had left, and he didn't want to accidentally do something he shouldn't.
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Post by Scartail48 on Dec 31, 2016 12:58:06 GMT -5
(Hi guys!)
- - Flamewhisker
Flamewhisker sneezed when her tail tickled his nose. He ran his paw down his muzzle a couple times, trying to get the fuzz away. "I guess there's one point there." He swatted her tail away and swished his own fluffy tail behind him. "But I wouldn't say that fox left without a few scratches."
- - Dewfern
Dewfern halted, recognizing Archclaw's voice. She slowly turned around to see the tom standing behind her. Her mind raced as she thought of something- anything to say, but she just stood there for a moment. "I'm just..." Dewfern paused briefly, averting her eyes. "I'm stretching my legs." She stretched her front paws out in front of her, smiling nervously. Oh, good job Dew. That makes a lot of sense. What, you can't walk around in your room? she thought sarcastically, trying to maintain some of remnant of her dignity.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2016 15:59:04 GMT -5
"Nah, let's go." Oak rose and licked his paw, quickly dragging it over his whiskers, before shaking out his fur and heading for the exit. "I'm tired, and maybe we'll find another apprentice while walking the halls. Coming with?" He swung his tail behind him, waiting for his friends to follow."
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Dec 31, 2016 18:11:16 GMT -5
Yo)
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Post by Scartail48 on Dec 31, 2016 18:25:04 GMT -5
(Hey)
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Dec 31, 2016 18:36:49 GMT -5
Sup?)
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Post by Scartail48 on Dec 31, 2016 19:46:43 GMT -5
(Just waiting for midnight. Hope everyone is having a good New Year's Eve!) (Want to rp, Hawk? I'll be slow, but I've got Tawnyclaw and Lighttail open in the grand hall.  ) |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Dec 31, 2016 20:14:21 GMT -5
Sure  Aspenwhisker, Thornshade and Littlespring are open) |
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 31, 2016 21:45:38 GMT -5
- - SandstripeSandstripe listened in silence, maintaining a calm expression. She sighed in relief, and her shoulders dropped as if a weight had been lifted off of them. "Thank you," she said quietly, "Let's pray to the ancestors that she is successful." ((Whoops lol, didn't see this. Happy New Years all)) Duskstorm silently nodded, looking at the floor, reminiscing on how beautiful the she-cat had been. He sighed quietly and closed his eyes. 'Would you prefer me stay in the garden overnight, or am I free to leave and come for a checkup in the morning?' He asked; he usually went for a wander this time of night, as he deeply enjoyed the silence of the castle. |
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 31, 2016 21:46:40 GMT -5
"Nah, let's go." Oak rose and licked his paw, quickly dragging it over his whiskers, before shaking out his fur and heading for the exit. "I'm tired, and maybe we'll find another apprentice while walking the halls. Coming with?" He swung his tail behind him, waiting for his friends to follow." Fox nodded and stood, padding after him quickly. 'I'm coming.' She trilled, her tail raised so her fur wouldn't trail on the floor. 'It really has been a tiring day, huh?' |
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Post by Scartail48 on Dec 31, 2016 22:29:17 GMT -5
(Cool.)
- - Tawnyclaw
Tawnyclaw had been padding through the castle, just as sort of a way to clear mind when she came to the garden. She spotted Littlespring and Thornstep in the corner, and decided to quietly approach. "Hello you two," she greeted, slinking out of the shadows.
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