Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 17:11:08 GMT -5
Smoke | @ripper's Crow + Bronco
Smoke nodded slowly, remembering the size of the outsider the pair had seen Bronco with before. All this conspiring and jumping to conclusions had him looking ruffled and edgy as ever, slightly jumping when he realized the tabby they'd been discussing approached. The tom glanced at Crow for a moment, then back at Bronco. "Would you mind telling us where you were earlier?" he meowed, an edge to his voice. He desperately wanted to believe that the tom wasn't against them.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 17:26:35 GMT -5
Smoke nodded slowly, remembering the size of the outsider the pair had seen Bronco with before. All this conspiring and jumping to conclusions had him looking ruffled and edgy as ever, slightly jumping when he realized the tabby they'd been discussing approached. The tom glanced at Crow for a moment, then back at Bronco. "Would you mind telling us where you were earlier?" he meowed, an edge to his voice. He desperately wanted to believe that the tom wasn't against them. Bronco had mentally prepared himself for this moment, but he wasn't used to his leader being so direct. The tom flinched a little, but his voice was even as he replied, "I was out hunting." That wasn't entirely a lie; he'd been in hunting territory, right? Besides, if Smoke found him out, Bronco wouldn't be too shaken by the situation. He figured if Whisp had brought an outsider into the camp, would it really be fair if he was punished badly for doing basically the same thing? Bronco noticed the frantic look in his leader's eyes and gave a slight frown. "Is something wrong?" asked the tabby tom, his gaze flitting from Crow to Smoke. The two both seemed on edge lately, especially Smoke. He could tell there was a deeper issue here than what met the eye.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 17:31:11 GMT -5
Crow tensed, staring from Bronco to Smoke. There seemed to be truth in Bronco's words, yet something about the tom seemed so…forced. Had Crow and Smoke been jumping to conclusions after all? Or was Bronco just a good liar? The black-and-white she-cat narrowed her eyes slightly at the tabby tom. He's one of your own, she told herself firmly. No need to gang up on him just yet. This whole situation is probably nothing. At least, she hoped so… Breaking the tension, Crow mewed, "Must've been an unsuccessful patrol. You didn't bring back anything." The she-cat's tail lashed the air. "Perhaps you should go back out again and catch something. The rain's let up and the nighttime prey will be out and about. Maybe one of the apprentices should go with you," Crow added, looking briefly at Smoke.
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 19:24:59 GMT -5
Smoke | @ripper's Crow + Bronco
Smoke relaxed visibly, relief flowing off of him in waves. He gave Bronco a small smile, hoping he'd made the right choice in believing him. The tabby glanced past the brown warrior to the apprentice den, noticing a curious looking calico watching the conversation intently. "You don't mind going out again, do you? Amber!" he called, not giving the tom a moment to reply. Surely he was exhausted, but hadn't he been out on three unsuccessful hunts that same day? ___
Amber | @ripper's Crow + Bronco
The she-cat tensed up when her eyes locked with the leader's, realizing he'd probably seen her listening in on the conversation. The calico rolled to her paws, warily approaching with her head held low. Amber gave a slightly nervous glance to each of the cats before her, soon turning to Smoke. "Yes?"
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 20:13:51 GMT -5
《Kᥲιrσʂ》 (sorry this took so long! my posts are getting longer and longer lately) Crow stood silently beside Smoke as he issued orders to Bronco. The she-cat nodded approvingly as Smoke called Amber; Bronco and Amber had similar personalities, and she felt the two would mesh well with one another. Though she still felt suspicious towards Bronco, she said nothing else about the matter. Crow had to admit, though, she found it strange that Bronco had gone on a "hunt" and arrived at the camp with nothing—one of the many "hunts" he'd been on that day, to top things off. This tom must think I'll believe him as easily as Smoke, Crow thought, narrowing her eyes and giving the young tom a wary look. Little does he know, I'm not fooled so easily.Then again, Crow didn't want to jump to conclusions just yet. Perhaps Bronco really had been trying his best to provide for the rest of the rogues, returning empty-jawed because of the rain. Thoughts crowding her mind, Crow turned to Smoke. "Perhaps both of us should get some more rest," she mewed to the leader. "It's been a long day." I might need to sleep with one eye open tonight, the she-cat thought darkly, her eyes darting around the camp. — Bronco gave a nod, though he had to admit, he was feeling a little exhausted at this point; the tom had walked practically all over the place that day, possibly more than anyone else in the camp. Still, the brown tabby didn't protest at Crow's orders. He watched as Amber, an apprentice he'd rarely spoken to before, approached the three older cats, a nervous look in her eyes. Bronco remained expressionless. "Mind going on a nighttime hunt?" he asked the she-cat, although she really didn't have much of a choice; orders were orders, especially if given by Smoke.
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 20:32:26 GMT -5
(That's okay! I appreciate that you're putting time into it^^)
Smoke | @ripper's Crow + Bronco
Smoke nodded in agreement as the she-cat suggested turning in for the night, hopeful he'd be able to sleep well enough to function properly the next day. Giving Crow an appreciative look and nodding farewell to Bronco and Amber, he headed off to the den. Perhaps Snake would be back soon. "Don't get into any trouble," he stated as he disappeared into the den, halfly meaning nightly predators.
Amber | @ripper's Bronco
The calico hid her scowl at the suggestion of going on a hunt so late, not wanting to provoke any of the older cats. Sighing, she grumbled. "I guess I have to," Amber huffed, already slinking off towards the camp exit with a weary manner.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 20:47:36 GMT -5
《Kᥲιrσʂ》 || Crow gave a last respectful nod and trotted across the camp and into the warriors' den. She watched from the entrance of the den as Bronco and Amber left the camp. Her mind somewhat put to rest, he she-cat gave a quick spin before settling into her nest near the back corner of the den. Curling up into a tight ball, the she-cat soon fell into a dreamless sleep as crickets chirped nearby and the moon rose into a now nearly cloudless sky. — "Don't get too ahead," Bronco grunted, ignoring the younger she-cat's negative attitude. "Stick by me, unless you'd like to get snatched up by whatever roams out here at night." The tom didn't really mean what he said, halfway trying to scare the she-cat, but another half of him was serious. The last thing he needed was for an apprentice to go missing. Smoke was already suspicious of him, Crow even more so. Purposefully avoiding the path he normally took to be sure the two wouldn't meet Aki—or her brother, for that matter—Bronco headed towards the moor, avoiding the forest completely. As well as being generally easier at night, hunting on the moor provided no hiding places for predators or outsiders to stalk the two cats. The downside was that this meant they couldn't hide from their own prey, so the two would need to be more careful than usual, especially considering it was dark out. "Smell anything?" Bronco quizzed the apprentice, keen to observe the she-cat's hunting skills. He figured even though the apprentice certainly didn't seem to want to be hunting at this hour, she could at least get some kind of lesson out of it. The question was an easy one anyways; likely even a kit could scent a mouse on open ground like this, with only the subtle scents of grass and earth in the air and nothing else.
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Post by spaceotterr<3 on Jun 17, 2019 20:59:45 GMT -5
(Ok I’m pretty sure dapple was talking to someone. But any open cats?)
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 20:59:45 GMT -5
(Get ready for some Sass, Bron) Amber | @ripper's Bronco
The she-cat lifted her head to the air, her eyes widening as she grinned. "Yeah!" An unusually fake mask of enthusiasm covered her usually scowling face, but it quickly disappeared into a sarcastic look as she began to speak. "A liar," Amber grumbled.
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 21:09:10 GMT -5
(Ok I’m pretty sure dapple was talking to someone. But any open cats?) (I've got Aki, Raran, Rylan, Whisp, and Taro)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 21:12:08 GMT -5
The she-cat lifted her head to the air, her eyes widening as she grinned. "Yeah!" An unusually fake mask of enthusiasm covered her usually scowling face, but it quickly disappeared into a sarcastic look as she began to speak. "A liar," Amber grumbled. Bronco gave an impatient hiss. "We don't have time for this," the tom snapped. "With that attitude, will you ever get past your apprenticeship? You'll probably still be an apprentice by the time you're in the elders' den." The tom gave a disdainful sniff. Might as well take charge of things, since clearly Amber won't, thought the tom irritably. Bronco opened his mouth to let the scents of the moorland pass over his tongue; he tasted only the scents of grass, just as he had before. The tom gave an exasperated sigh. "Let's head deeper into the moor. There has to be something around here we can catch." Though the tabby tom spoke confidently, he truly doubted his words; thanks to the rain earlier, most of the prey was tucked away in their dens by now. It also didn't help that he'd just snapped loudly at the younger she-cat, but that he didn't mention as he padded ahead.
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Post by spaceotterr<3 on Jun 17, 2019 21:20:23 GMT -5
(Ok I’m pretty sure dapple was talking to someone. But any open cats?) (I've got Aki, Raran, Rylan, Whisp, and Taro) Taro for dapple.)
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 21:54:52 GMT -5
Amber | @ripper's Bronco
The she-cat simply rolled her eyes, picking up her pace to keep up with Bronco. It was amusing to her, being able to get on the tom's nerves so easily. "I don't know why they insisted on sending us out here. I doubt we'll catch anything," Amber growled grumpily, keeping her nose sharp for any prey scents. Perhaps, by some miraculous force in nature, they'd find a dead mouse.
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 22:00:42 GMT -5
Taro | spaceotterr<3 's Dapple
The tom had decided not to return to the camp that night. He'd been out exploring the territory, looking around for any signs of new food sources. Taro had stopped to rest underneath a large tree, hoping that would be enough shelter from the rain and predators. Letting out a sigh, he curled up in an attempt to rest.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 22:01:28 GMT -5
《Kᥲιrσʂ》Bronco snorted. For once that night, he had to agree with the apprentice. "Smoke and Crow are suspicious of me, I imagine." Without elaborating on his words, the tom continued, "Let's try for some frogs; they're usually out at night. I caught one yesterday." The tom's ear twitched as he heard a bullfrog calling from afar. "In fact, I just heard one now. Let's test your skills, Amber. Can you find a puddle?" The tabby tom had a hint of mockery in his voice as he spoke to the younger she-cat. I doubt I'll get anything out of this apprentice being serious. If she wants to play around, I will too. The tom fully expected a snarky reply by now, but the she-cat's feistiness didn't bother him; what irked him was her work ethic—or lack of, for that matter. Was Amber really the right choice for this kind of task in the first place? Smoke must be out of his mind, Bronco thought.
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 22:14:06 GMT -5
Amber | @ripper's Bronco
The she-cat huffed in amusement, knowing full well there were puddles everywhere. In fact, it was like they were standing in one at that very moment. "I think you're pretty dim, you know that? It's been raining. All. Day," Amber grumbled, quickly turning to listen in on the bullfrog Bronco had heard before. The calico she-cat was about to take a step forward when she noticed something shiny a few rabbit-lengths in front of her- a frog? The apprentice dropped into a hunting crouch, her eyes trained on the prey in front of her as she slowly- very...slowly- began to creep forward.
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Post by spaceotterr<3 on Jun 17, 2019 22:17:32 GMT -5
Taro | spaceotterr<3 's Dapple
The tom had decided not to return to the camp that night. He'd been out exploring the territory, looking around for any signs of new food sources. Taro had stopped to rest underneath a large tree, hoping that would be enough shelter from the rain and predators. Letting out a sigh, he curled up in an attempt to rest. Dapple looked down from her perch on the slippery branch. She cleared her throat as to not alarm the cat. “Hello there!” She called over the rain. She licked her paw and proceeded to climb down the slippery trunk carefully. “I have half a mouse up there.” She said invitingly.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 22:27:59 GMT -5
《Kᥲιrσʂ》Bronco gave a snort of irritation, but said nothing as the she-cat dropped into a crouch. Though he couldn't see as well as he could during the daytime, the tom also noticed a shiny object sitting right in front of Amber. It almost didn't appear alive, but the tom slowly inched forward and realized the glassy object was a frog—a scrawny-looking one, at that. The tom watched silently as the younger she-cat advanced on her prey, wordlessly observing her performance. Bronco felt himself growing impatient. He knew he should leave the she-cat to her own methods, but she was taking forever to kill the frog; he almost wanted to speak up, but he knew that as soon as he opened his mouth the little creature would hop off, leaving them empty-pawed once again. It's a frog, not a mouse! Get on with it! thought the tabby tom impatiently.
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 22:32:04 GMT -5
Taro | spaceotterr<3's Dapple
The tom didn't even jump at the new voice, he was too tired. Taro glanced over at the she-cat, unsure of what to say. Technically, she wasn't on their territory, and he was in no position to fight. Giving a small smile, he shook his head. "I'm alright, I've already eaten," he lied, sitting up. "I am a bit cold though.."
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 22:40:12 GMT -5
Amber | @ripper's Bronco
The calico apprentice took one last step forward before sloppily lunging at the frog. In order to keep it from running, she'd had to fling it up into the air to stun it- causing a puddle to splash up at her. Nearly missing, the slimy creature stopped moving once she bit down on it. Almost immediately spitting it out, she let out a growl of dismay. "Ugh, the demons foam too?" she hissed, spitting out the frothy substance that had gathered in the corners of her mouth.
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Post by spaceotterr<3 on Jun 17, 2019 22:47:37 GMT -5
Taro | spaceotterr<3 's Dapple
The tom didn't even jump at the new voice, he was too tired. Taro glanced over at the she-cat, unsure of what to say. Technically, she wasn't on their territory, and he was in no position to fight. Giving a small smile, he shook his head. "I'm alright, I've already eaten," he lied, sitting up. "I am a bit cold though.." She sighed.” If you say so.” She said.” There is a hole in the trunk, it’s my den but it’s spacey enough for two.” She said kindly. “I’ll help you up if you’d like, you seem pretty tired.” She commented softly, her tone kind.” It’s warm too.” She added. She already stood up as if deciding on her own.
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 22:59:34 GMT -5
Taro | spaceotterr<3's Dapple
Taro let out a purr, a grateful look in his eyes as he rose to his paws. He glanced at the hollow, appreciative that he'd be able to get out of the rain as share some warmth. "Thank you," he meowed softly, following the she-cat into the hole. "I'm Taro."
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 23:00:17 GMT -5
Bronco nearly retched in disgust. "That's not fit to eat. I guess we're going back empty-jawed." The tom gave a sigh of irritation, but gave a pause. "Unless you want to try the river, that is. I know it's hard to see right now, but we still might find some luck. Besides," the tom added, narrowing his eyes, "You've slept all day. I know you must have energy to spare, right?" With those words, Bronco's tiredness seemed to resurface. The tom flexed his claws. If the two could just catch a small amount of prey—three mice worth, or anything of the sort—they'd be fine. It would at least show Smoke and Crow that they'd been putting in effort; if they returned empty-handed, that would only cause more trouble. Bronco's ears twitched. "Sound good to you?" Not that we have any other choice, thought the tom, but he knew he'd aggravated Amber enough so far; he decided to keep his mouth shut.
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Post by spaceotterr<3 on Jun 17, 2019 23:04:07 GMT -5
Taro | spaceotterr<3 's Dapple
Taro let out a purr, a grateful look in his eyes as he rose to his paws. He glanced at the hollow, appreciative that he'd be able to get out of the rain as share some warmth. "Thank you," he meowed softly, following the she-cat into the hole. "I'm Taro." “No problem.” Lead purred, she looked at the empty nest where one cat had occupied it long ago. “I’m leaf.” She said with a smile, the moment of sadness gone. She turned around and rummaged through some leaves. “Are you sure, it’s fresh and not soggy.” She said as she tossed the mouse over. “I know a plentiful hunting ground I’m full enough.” She insisted. She wouldn’t let it go. “Just so you know, I won’t be satisfied unless you take a bite.” She added with a chuckle.
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 23:05:36 GMT -5
Amber | @ripper's Bronco
She simply huffed at the accusation, fur bristling. "Can you really blame me? What was I supposed to do, hunt? You and I both know I really can't do that-" Amber grumbled tersely, gesturing towards the messy kill she'd made. Strangely, there was a hint of longing in her usually huffy tone. The molly turned and began to stalk off in the general direction of the river, not waiting for the tom's response or objection.
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 23:08:50 GMT -5
Taro | @ripper's Leaf
Taro let off a small chuckle as she insisted, dipping his head with a grateful look. "Alright, but only the mouse- alright?" he purred, taking up the small rodent in his jaws as he curled up and began to nibble on the kill. "So you're an awfully friendly stranger- you going to ask me for something?" he teased lightheartedly.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 23:10:01 GMT -5
《Kᥲιrσʂ》Bronco gave a gruff purr of amusement at the apprentice's fiery attitude, keeping a slow pace as he followed the she-cat. "You're a difficult one," he told the she-cat when he finally caught up to her, keeping his voice low; the last thing they needed was for him to scare away all the prey around him thanks to his chattering. "I was too, at your age. You remind me of my times in the city." The tom's ears flicked with unease. "Not that I'd ever go back there," he added. Those times were far behind him now, and of that he was sure.
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Post by spaceotterr<3 on Jun 17, 2019 23:13:14 GMT -5
Taro | @ripper 's Leaf
Taro let off a small chuckle as she insisted, dipping his head with a grateful look. "Alright, but only the mouse- alright?" he purred, taking up the small rodent in his jaws as he curled up and began to nibble on the kill. "So you're an awfully friendly stranger- you going to ask me for something?" he teased lightheartedly. She smiled, now satisfied. “Maybe some information.” She said with a chuckle and sat down in her nest. “I was looking for a group, someplace I can join. I’m a valuable hunter.” She said with a nod looking at taro. “I am certainly not the stranger in these woods though.” She laughed good-naturedly.
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 23:14:12 GMT -5
Amber | @ripper's Bronco
As the she-cat readied her yellow eyes for another roll, she glanced up at the tom. Amber was a bit caught off guard by the sudden softness in his voice, expecting him to scold her. It's what they all did- all she was good for was replacing the nests and talking back. "What was it like? In the city?" the calico asked curiously, the grumpiness in her tone suddenly dropping. The way he'd spoken of it made it seem like some kind of death trap.
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Heterosexual
《Kᥲιrσʂ》
yes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Kairos/K
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Post by 《Kᥲιrσʂ》 on Jun 17, 2019 23:17:40 GMT -5
Taro | spaceotterr<3's Leaf
The tom raised a brow at the idea of the she-cat joining his group, knowing full well Snake wouldn't approve one bit. "You know, I'm from a group of cats...maybe you could stay there," he suggested softly, already warming up to Leaf. He was usually stern and harsh with outsiders, but perhaps the rain and exhaustion had worn him down.
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