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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 17, 2020 18:17:07 GMT -5
(I just got online about 15 minutes ago. Will post shortly.)
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 17, 2020 18:20:16 GMT -5
(I just got online about 15 minutes ago. Will post shortly.) (Awesome! No worries, I'll be floating around all night.)
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 17, 2020 19:13:31 GMT -5
"Well done, Storm," Brambletalon praised, his amber eyes flashing with delight before adding, "The way you disappeared so silently, I'd think you hailed from the forest."
Watching Storm was beginning to remind him of his former apprentice, Ebonytail. She was a clever cat and under his tutelage she became a good fighter, but she had always been a very excellent hunter. He had no part in refining the adeptness she had already possessed. He wondered if she had perished in the Great Fire. The fates of many cats in ThunderClan were unknown to him and he would not know until he returned.
As for Storm, for all his apparent fascination with the forest, he wondered if the tom would actually be able live in it. He didn't seem the best fighter, nor the best hunter, though these were to be expected, but he did seem to be in possession of a willing and eager spirit. Any cat could venture into the forest, but life in the forest was another fact entirely. And Storm appeared to show a curiosity for this, which was more than what Brambletalon had observed in the cats around here thus far. Gregory seemed content and Lybex by her own admission had not ever really been interested in the first place, merely following Phantom's lead.
Perhaps he wrong to think of all Twolegplace cats in a certain way. Some are kittypets, others are rogues, and some may even desire a more adventurous life. After all, his own mother, Acorntail had braved the forest.
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 17, 2020 19:23:02 GMT -5
Storm purred excitedly, bounding over to the bottom of the fence by the older cat. He sat the finch down and whisked his tail across the leaves. “Thank you!”
Hearing the praise from a real forest cat send an ecstatic shiver down his back. He had heard the stories from some of the other loners around, and even thought he had glanced one before through the trees, but to not only meet one but hear he had impressed him... Storm tried his best to calm himself and appear respectful, but inside he was burning to ask. Maybe, if I can impress him enough...
Acutely aware are he had been beaming for too long, Storm paused to smooth the fur on his chest in embarrassment. This could be my chance at a real life... I could do something with meaning! ... I can’t mess this up.
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 17, 2020 20:27:37 GMT -5
"You're welcome. And you needn't worry about how it looked. I've had some interesting experiences hunting squirrels in the forest," Brambletalon meowed with a hint of humor before leaping down into the yard clearing alongside Storm, "Though there are a few things to consider if you don't mind my sharing."
He figured Storm would appreciate the advice since he showed such a fascination with the forest and the Clans. And perhaps he could use these skills around Twolegplace.
"When hunting," he began dropping into a crouch, recalling Whitescar's training, "It's important keep your ears erect to detect shifts in the wind. You'll want to stay downwind to avoid giving off your scent and to recognize if you may need to reposition yourself."
Bunching his muscles and holding his tail straight, he continued, "And make sure to keep your hind-legs braced so that you're better poised to leap when you're within striking distance."
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 17, 2020 20:47:11 GMT -5
Eyes wide, Storm nodded earnestly and watched Brambletalon's form. He set the finch down beside him and tried his best to copy as much of what he was shown. "That must have been how the rabbit spotted me... I'm not very good at scenting yet. But I'll learn!"
Storm crept forward like the older warrior, doing his best to mimic what he was shown. This time he kept his ears up and ready to detect anything nearby instead of flat against his head. As he practiced he mused aloud, "... What about Gregory? Do you know where to look?"
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 17, 2020 20:59:08 GMT -5
"I wouldn't know where to begin looking," Brambletalon admitted, "But I imagine he'll turn up soon. He seems to have a talent for locating others and now that he's met me, he'd have little trouble finding me in a place like this. I'm sure he's a frequent visitor of all these Twoleg nests."
He lifted his nose, drawing in the various scents from the air, "I may even do some exploring myself, seeing that's all I can do until the fire dies down."
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 17, 2020 21:06:11 GMT -5
Storm rumbled in consideration, "Right... You can have the bird if you'd like! I can always practise more anytime, only..."
He paused for a moment, wrapping his tail over his paws a bit shyly. "Well... could I maybe explore with you? I could ask about clan life, you know, i-in case I ever meet another cat..." Storm held his breath as he waited for Brambletalon's response. A part of his terrified the warrior would dismiss him. If he does, I'll practise my tracking...
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 17, 2020 21:23:38 GMT -5
Brambletalon chuckled inwardly. This cat had an enthusiasm so much like his younger sister Autumnfall it was almost unreal. He thought for a moment that StarClan had even sent him.
"I appreciate the bird, but please, keep it for yourself," Brambletalon purred, giving no indication of hostility or annoyance. Though a fierce warrior, he was nowhere near the irritable sort in dealings outside of battle.
He intended to do some exploring alone to quiet his mind, but he still wanted to indulge the tom's curiosity. He straightened up and sat in front of Storm, wrapping his bushy tail around his paws. He knew all too well from dealing with his high-energy sister that it was best to simply allow them to ramble until they somehow tired themselves out. And although he would normally be fulfilling his duties as a warrior at this time, in this particular instance, he didn't have anything better to do.
"As for Clan life," he continued, "Well, what is it you wish to know?"
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 17, 2020 21:31:53 GMT -5
Storm nodded in thanks for the finch, setting it aside for now. He let out a silent breath of relief that he hadn't angered the warrior. He cleared his throat and tried to be respectful, though his eyes burned with curiosity. "Everything I guess! I mean, I may never get the chance to meet a forest warrior from Thundertribe-- I mean clan! Sorry! ... What's it like to be out there, danger around every corner, and you said you fight with the other clans? Why don't you all have one big clan instead of five? Wouldn't that make things easier?"
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 17, 2020 22:16:09 GMT -5
As he listened to Storm's questions, he pondered some of them more carefully, trying to figure out how he might explain the answers, such as the practicality of five Clans as opposed to one. Normally, he didn't give it much thought, but with Leaf-bare upon the forest, he gave himself to deeper thought, especially seeing that the Great Fire had caused tremendous devastation.
There was once only one camp in the distant past, and now there were Five Clans, all seemingly bent on fighting one another and defending their respective territories while somehow maintaining the balance of five because there simply must be. But he could see how Storm might see one big Clan as more beneficial. The Clans had not united in such a way since the dark days of AdderClan, but he dismissed these thoughts as the Dark Forest was seemingly no more.
"I will share what I was told as a kit," he meowed, "In the beginning there was only one camp. But after some time, a great battle broke out between our ancestors and many cats died. The spirits of these cats appeared to those who survived the battle and decreed to our ancestors that they must 'Unite or die'. Thus the five Clans were formed and these spirits which appeared would serve as guides. We call them StarClan."
He looked up at the sky as he continued, "As for why we do not unite as one large Clan, there must be five, although we have united before," he paused before adding, "And with the devastation caused by the Great Fire, I can't help but wonder if such a thing must occur again, lest we squander what remains of the forest and destroy ourselves attempting to lay claim to it. I don't know what is occurring back home, that's why I'm so anxious to return but I fear darker days lay ahead."
StarClan help us, he thought inwardly, not realizing he was becoming so immersed in thought. After a moment, he came to his senses.
"I'm sorry, Storm," he shook his head, "There's a lot weighing on my mind. I don't mean to burden you with these things."
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 17, 2020 22:23:50 GMT -5
Storm was quiet as he listened, sensing the heaviness behind Brambletalon's words was more than he could know. He watched the warrior explain the clan's history, his eyes sparkling with wonder. When he was finished, Storm had made up his mind with a small nod. "From what you've told me... it must be really important for you to get home... so I'll help you! In any way I can. I may not have a clan to swear by, or a heavenly cat watching over me, but I promise you I'll do whatever it takes to make sure Thunderclan get's its warrior back safely!"
Storm's fur was calm as he stood, his eyes shimmered with determination.
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 18, 2020 10:44:17 GMT -5
(Who is it that rp's Gregory? )
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 18, 2020 12:13:05 GMT -5
(Moon rps Gregory)
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 18, 2020 12:30:44 GMT -5
(I'll be around tonight if you wanna end this segment with Bramble so you can do something else with Storm. You can actually end with that last conversational bit if you want too. Don't wanna hog you since I'm not available atm)
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 18, 2020 12:36:01 GMT -5
(I'll be around tonight if you wanna end this segment with Bramble so you can do something else with Storm. You can actually end with that last conversational bit if you want too. Don't wanna hog you since I'm not available atm) (I'll be at work tonight, but I am free all day tomorrow. As for the time being I can have Storm end with that last post and say he's going to go find Gregory if you want?)
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 18, 2020 12:49:53 GMT -5
(I'll be around tonight if you wanna end this segment with Bramble so you can do something else with Storm. You can actually end with that last conversational bit if you want too. Don't wanna hog you since I'm not available atm) (I'll be at work tonight, but I am free all day tomorrow. As for the time being I can have Storm end with that last post and say he's going to go find Gregory if you want?) (I'm cool either way my dude. I just don't want you to feel stagnant as I know what it's like to have one char and seemingly be frozen or 'stuck' when the other person is not online. I'm having fun but if you wanna free Storm here since you happen to be online I'm completely okay with that. Otherwise we can just pick up tomorrow when we're both available.)
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 18, 2020 12:53:49 GMT -5
(I'll be at work tonight, but I am free all day tomorrow. As for the time being I can have Storm end with that last post and say he's going to go find Gregory if you want?) (I'm cool either way my dude. I just don't want you to feel stagnant as I know what it's like to have one char and seemingly be frozen or 'stuck' when the other person is not online. I'm having fun but if you wanna free Storm here since you happen to be online I'm completely okay with that. Otherwise we can just pick up tomorrow when we're both available.) (I'll wait because I like the idea of the two sticking together for a bit. If you reply tonight I'll post when I get off work, or either way I'll be here tomorrow! I'm not worried about being stuck too much, I don't mind a slow start considering later if we get to Thunderclan I can just make Ruki get online to rp lol)
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 18, 2020 13:02:41 GMT -5
(Sounds good to me. As you know, with the current plot, Bramble still has to meet one of Moon's cats while we're waiting on the fire but we'll get to ThunderClan eventually. Until then we out here having a blast in Twolegplace xD)
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 18, 2020 13:05:08 GMT -5
(Sounds good to me. As you know, with the current plot, Bramble still has to meet one of Moon's cats while we're waiting on the fire but we'll get to ThunderClan eventually. Until then we out here having a blast in Twolegplace xD) (Lol, the easy life XD)
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 18, 2020 23:21:07 GMT -5
Storm was quiet as he listened, sensing the heaviness behind Brambletalon's words was more than he could know. He watched the warrior explain the clan's history, his eyes sparkling with wonder. When he was finished, Storm had made up his mind with a small nod. "From what you've told me... it must be really important for you to get home... so I'll help you! In any way I can. I may not have a clan to swear by, or a heavenly cat watching over me, but I promise you I'll do whatever it takes to make sure Thunderclan get's its warrior back safely!" Storm's fur was calm as he stood, his eyes shimmered with determination. "Thank you, Storm," Brambletalon meowed, returning his gaze to the tom. "I have faith in your ability. Perhaps StarClan provided a cat such as you to assist me on my journey home." Brambletalon had been lost to ThunderClan once before due to the flood and StarClan had preserved him then. He would be reunited with ThunderClan once more. Of this, he was sure. And although he was capable of making his way on his own, he was grateful to have met cats like Storm and Gregory who were gracious enough to help him. Surly their help would make his stay at Twolegplace much less painful to endure, for however much longer his stay lasted. Still, for all this reassurance, he was worried that Silverfern may have perished in the fire. Her fate was as uncertain any cat. Some moons ago, he had confessed his love for her and she had not been ready, so they focused on their duties as warriors, which he didn't mind as she never became promised to another or made any gesture of betraying his love for her. He figured she would let him know when she was ready. But if by some chance she had died, he did not know if he could come to love another. Nonetheless, he needed to make peace with that grim possibility now lest it utterly crush him upon his return.
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 19, 2020 16:20:59 GMT -5
Storm was quiet as he listened, sensing the heaviness behind Brambletalon's words was more than he could know. He watched the warrior explain the clan's history, his eyes sparkling with wonder. When he was finished, Storm had made up his mind with a small nod. "From what you've told me... it must be really important for you to get home... so I'll help you! In any way I can. I may not have a clan to swear by, or a heavenly cat watching over me, but I promise you I'll do whatever it takes to make sure Thunderclan get's its warrior back safely!" Storm's fur was calm as he stood, his eyes shimmered with determination. "Thank you, Storm," Brambletalon meowed, returning his gaze to the tom. "I have faith in your ability. Perhaps StarClan provided a cat such as you to assist me on my journey home." Brambletalon had been lost to ThunderClan once before due to the flood and StarClan had preserved him then. He would be reunited with ThunderClan once more. Of this, he was sure. And although he was capable of making his way on his own, he was grateful to have met cats like Storm and Gregory who were gracious enough to help him. Surly their help would make his stay at Twolegplace much less painful to endure, for however much longer his stay lasted. Still, for all this reassurance, he was worried that Silverfern may have perished in the fire. Her fate was as uncertain any cat. Some moons ago, he had confessed his love for her and she had not been ready, so they focused on their duties as warriors, which he didn't mind as she never became promised to another or made any gesture of betraying his love for her. He figured she would let him know when she was ready. But if by some chance she had died, he did not know if he could come to love another. Nonetheless, he needed to make peace with that grim possibility now lest it utterly crush him upon his return. Storm began quickly gulping down the small finch to get something in his belly today at least, he ate fast but between bites managed to glance up and ask. "Do you think Starclan knows who I am? I mean do they watch over cats who aren't from the forest?" He finished his morsel with a flick of his tail, waiting for an answer with a curious tilt of his head. As Brambletalon would begin to answer, he jumped back up to the top of the fence to balance and scan the immediate area.
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 19, 2020 17:27:25 GMT -5
"I couldn't actually say," Brambletalon meowed, watching as the tom leapt up onto the fence, before adding, "But consider it my sign of respect for you."
Brambletalon figured Storm was getting ready to leave, perhaps to go in attempt to find and meet Gregory, but he wanted Storm to know that he appreciated the tom's help. The way he asked the question, it was almost as if he expressed some awe or even faith in the idea of StarClan. It seemed the younger cat felt the desire to be a part of something greater and his yearn to know more was genuine.
He suspected Storm would be a cat worthy of his observation as he awaited the end to the fire.
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 19, 2020 17:46:56 GMT -5
(A little danger, hmm? XD I was thinking of throwing a stray dog in somewhere for something to do while waiting for Gregory?)
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 19, 2020 17:48:17 GMT -5
(Fine by me)
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 19, 2020 17:50:14 GMT -5
"I couldn't actually say," Brambletalon meowed, watching as the tom leapt up onto the fence, before adding, "But consider it my sign of respect for you." Brambletalon figured Storm was getting ready to leave, perhaps to go in attempt to find and meet Gregory, but he wanted Storm to know that he appreciated the tom's help. The way he asked the question, it was almost as if he expressed some awe or even faith in the idea of StarClan. It seemed the younger cat felt the desire to be a part of something greater and his yearn to know more was genuine. He suspected Storm would be a cat worthy of his observation as he awaited the end to the fire. "Thanks!" Storm turned and purred with a swish of his tail, genuinely warmed by the warrior's respect. "And thank you for letting me have the finch, but you should hunt something to eat for yourself! Don't go too far though-- I'm gonna find Gregory for you! Get some rest, warrior!" Storm purred loudly, leaping off the fence with a nod and starting off down the path between twoleg dens. If he couldn't find Gregory, he would find someone who could.
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 19, 2020 18:01:47 GMT -5
Brambletalon heaved a deep breath. He was a very social cat, but sometimes indulging inexhaustible cats like Storm took a lot out of him. He remained where he was, lying down with his head on his paws in a light rest. It felt like the stress of being stuck in Twolegplace away from ThunderClan was sapping his strength with every passing moment as he'd never tire so easily in the forest.
StarClan, let me return home soon
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 19, 2020 18:05:41 GMT -5
Storm waited until he was out of sight of the Thunderclan cat before letting out a long, drawn out sigh of content. This was the most interesting thing that had ever happened to him, and he couldn't help but give a happy jump in place. The only interaction he had with other cats nearby had been mostly unwelcoming. There were certainly cats here who were kind, and the kittypets weren't all that bad, but ever since he parted ways with his siblings Storm had felt mostly alone. He had yet to make friends with anyone, so for him this was the closest thing he had ever had. And he's a forest cat! From Thunderclan!
Admittedly, Storm had never met any other clan cats. He had seen what he thought were some before, and heard drifters speaking about Shadowclan, but he never connected the two facts until now. He reflected on his short walk. While he had no reason to believe any of the clans were any worse or better than Thunderlclan, he had already seemed to consider them friends. There was a tug in his heart. Maybe it was the Starclan cats Brambletalon had told him about, beckoning him towards the clan. Or maybe it was just that some cat had finally been nice to him. His home is on fire.... and forest life sounds rough... but am I really any better of living here? I want to ask him...
Storm shook his head to clear it, he was getting way too ahead of himself. His fur prickled hot with embarrassment, What if I'm missreading things? Maybe he's just being nice. Maybe he left as soon as I walked away... or maybe he'll still be there, and I can ask to come see his clan! Being young and without a proper home, Storm was already infatuated with the idea of Thunderclan. It seemed like service to the clan would be the end to all of his problems. He could help others! He was bound and determined to find Gregory even more now! He was sure he could find someone who could help! He was... Lost!
Storm stared at the houses around him in horror, realizing what he had done. He was in a part of the twoleg place he had never explored! He lashed his tail angrily across the grass, furious with himself. He had been so stuck in his thoughts he had kept running through different neighborhoods, around back yards, and now he had no idea which part of town he was in.
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Post by Jaystep on Nov 19, 2020 18:40:30 GMT -5
Storm started to calm his fast beating heart, taking a deep breath. He glanced around to take in his surroundings. He stood between a pair of twoleg dens, a far bit east from where he had been this morning in the alley, but none of the dwellings looked familiar to him. There was the sound of a quiet thunderpath just up ahead, so he knew he wasn't that deep into the town. It was the same thunderpath he had skirted before, so it was possible he could navigate back that way, more but importantly, he couldn't scent any cats nearby. That meant his more important task wasn't being done and that angered him more. He dropped low to the ground and began scenting around to see what he could find when a thick, nasty smell filled his lungs. It was unmistakably dog. and it smelled feral. Worst of all, it smelled very close.
Just as Storm's fur began to prickle, he spun around to face the twoleg dwelling on his left and saw the shadows by the gaps in the wooden fencing. At the same time, the loud barking of a large dog began frantically on the other side. Storm sunk his claws into the ground in fear. He had smelled them before, but never been this close to one before. His mind raced, eyes wide in horror as he looked for some kind of elevation. He heard the scrabbling of paw pads on the other side of the fence, the dog now snarling and growling like something ferocious.
Storm backed away from the fence just in time to see the crack running through the bottom of the wood. It's not going to hold for long! In a panic, Storm turned tail and bolted in a random direction just in time to hear the bursting of the wood.
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Post by The Savage Jaguar on Nov 19, 2020 19:02:34 GMT -5
(My bad. Did you need me for this? Or this exclusively for Storm? I'm just wondering if this requires Bramble to react since Storm got lost)
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