The Royals (Join for Cat Politics)

Littlespring waved her tail at Tawnyclaw. "Hello there."

Thornshade nodded his head to Tawnyclaw. "How are you?"

- Archclaw -

"Mmmhm,"

She definitely seemed nervous. He probably should be stopping her, but he felt that it was wrong to keep her locked in her room all day. And it would probably be best to get on her good side... Just how much longer would Stoneheart stay in power? Archclaw thought hard for a moment. He needed to place his words carefully. "You could always just walk around in your room... but, I don't think there's any harm in this. If you ever need any assistance... I could be of help," he said flatly, with the same serious, emotionless expression and tone he seemed to have a lot more recently. His tail dragged across the ground and he gave a quick nod as he quietly added, "I suggest you get back here soon."

- Red -

"Maybe. I think it's kind of weird that no one has seen her, but I'm sure there's a reason for it," he said cheerfully, almost tripping over himself as he followed behind Fox. He placed himself near them on the the nest and rested his head on his paws, his tail curling around him. "I just wonder what it is..? Oh well."

Rosebriar walked into the resting chambers and proceeded to pass out.

Morningstorm tail settled back down on the floor,"I bet you gave that fox a good scare." Her whiskers twitched in amusement as she tried to picture Flamewhisker fighting the fox. She had known the tom to be airy headed so fighting a fox tie toe would've been an interesting battle.

Hey everyone))

((Happy new years!!))

- - Sandstripe

"Why don't you come to the garden, just for a little while, so I can treat your injuries one more time. Then I'll let you go." She smiled faintly and stood up, starting to tread out of the grand hall and toward the garden. Her paws felt shaky; after all her years of friendship with the royal family, she felt a strong sense of guilt over conspiring behind their backs like this. But it's time, she told herself firmly. I'm doing what has to be done. The old Stoneheart would have wanted this. The Queen would have wanted this. She hoped that if she repeated this to herself enough she would start to believe it. 

(Happy New Year, guys! Sorry for the late response.)

(By the way, you can have anyone you want stop and talk to Dewfern or tell Stoneheart about her escape. I feed on drama. >:3)

- - Dewfern

"Y-yes. Thank you, Archclaw," Dewfern mewed hurriedly. She gave him a short smile and a nod before padding across the stone floor nervously. Wow. He just let me go without any fuss, she thought quietly as she rounded the corner. Maybe I could go to him in the future for a trip outside... The train of thought was quickly abandoned at the sight of the garden. There cats there. Some she had never seen and some who she had. But she didn't want to go near them. She knew that if her dad found out about her sneaking out, well... She really didn't know what he would do, but that night had proved it wouldn't be fun.

Spotting Duskstorm leaving, she crouched down behind the bushes and began to make her way toward the tom. Dewfern snuck out behind him, partly concealed by the shadows. "Duskstorm!" she whispered behind him before noticing Sandstripe. She gave her a startled look and a nod to the familiar face.

(Other responses coming.)

((you can always make her wake up if you want darkriver c': ))

- - Sandstripe

Sandstripe gaped at Dewfern. She hadn't seen the princess since she had been in the royal tower a few moons ago, trying and failing to save her mother and sibling. Her ears flattened and she looked at Duskstorm, as if there was explanation as to what was going on written on his face.

Duskstorm released a panicked hiss and jumped a meter in the air, fur standing on end as he turned to look at her. His eyes widened to the size of golf balls. 'D-Dewfern?' He stammered, before quickly trotting over and pushing her into the shadows, ears flattened against his head. 'How did you get out? Are you okay? Did you speak to Stoneheart? Is everything alright?' He sounded extremely concerned, worriedly looking over the she-cat for injury or anything that might be wrong.

As Rosebriar wandered into the garden she smelled an OD scent she had never smelled this cat before.

- - Dewfern

"N-no," Dewfern began, a little startled by his tone. "No. It's not alright. He s-said no." She looked down at the ground next to her, recalling the horrible fight they had. Her mind was racing with mixed emotions. the grass was so soft beneath her feet, she failed the castle, her father... 'the son we proclaimed to be our heir...' Her father's words were imprinted in her brain like an old wound scratched by a thorn of another's claws.

- - Sandstripe

Sandstripe's heart sank, but it wasn't out of sympathy for Dewfern; she was thinking about what this meant for her. Stoneheart said no? Of course he did! When did Stoneheart listen to anyone other than his Queen? She realized that by putting herself so close to this conversation, she was making it clear she had been involved in this plan. Without saying another word, she began to back away, her ears against her head. She didn't realize that this wasn't any less inconspicuous than eavesdropping, but she was too panicked to think of anything else.

(Oh my gosh no artemis no.)

Duskstorm chirruped with worry and began to pace a little, before stopping in front of her and lowering his head. 'Don't worry about it, Princess.' He murmured gently. 'You tried, and that's what matters. It means you care for our wellbeing. And for that alone, we are grateful.'

(I feel like after Rosebriar walks away Sandstripe might have some concerns on if she overheard and what she might know?? Poor innocent Rosebriar all she wants is some sleep.))

Rosebriar was thankful for the herbalist's help.