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Post by Morior on Nov 7, 2020 19:49:00 GMT -5
"That's part of why I challenged you to the race. On MistClan territory I thought the odds would be more even. I didn't expect you'd trip so badly." Cypresspaw said, with some amusement but not mocking. "I'll go find your medicine cat." He watched Dartfoot struggle to stand on his injured paw and ran back into the camp. He didn't know Rosepath's name, so he just searched around the camp for an unfamiliar-looking she-cat.
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Post by Morior on Nov 7, 2020 19:55:46 GMT -5
Cypresspaw saw a she-cat exit the nursery. "Are you SteppeClan's medicine cat?" he asked. "Dartfoot tripped outside the camp and hurt his paw. We were having a race." he explained everything as quickly as he could.
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Post by Morior on Nov 7, 2020 20:11:10 GMT -5
Frostwhisper saw the commotion of a MistClan apprentice running up to get Rosepath's attention. She turned away from Stagstar and followed. "What mess has Dartfoot gotten himself into." The white she-cat scoffed, while Cypresspaw just followed and looked uncomfortable beside her, shifting his paws. Frostwhisper was about to say more but just nodded as Rosepath scolded her brother, cleary the medicine cat had said everything she had intended to. "Back into camp?" Cypresspaw asked, for a shocked moment he thought she meant back to SteppeClan territory. "Um... sure," he moved to support Dartfoot on his other side. "How will he make the trip back to SteppeClan now I wonder." Frostwhisper hissed to Rosepath quietly. "I already don't like relying on another Clan's hospitality."
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Post by Morior on Nov 7, 2020 20:40:54 GMT -5
"I won't say anything!" Cypresspaw tried to assure the medicine cat. He helped Dartfoot through the camp entrance. "Does that mean the apprentice won the race?" Frostwhisper asked with a look to Dartfoot.
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 7, 2020 21:09:08 GMT -5
StagStar was about to make his way out of camp when he heard the commotion. RosePath rushed off, as did CypressPaw. He padded over towards the entrance, to meet the SteppeClan cats. "Is everything alright? " He asked RosePath and the others as they entered the camp, noticing that DartFoot was being supported by his sister and CypressPaw. Clearly, some sort of injury had occured, and he wondered at the damage.
LostMist lapped up the herbs SweetMeadow placed in front of her, grateful for anything that would help ease her. She could no longer fight the exhaustion, though. After checking once more on the kits, she laid her head down, letting herself relax and fall asleep at last.
EmberKit suckled for awhile, before promptly falling asleep, her belly full and her body warm from the shared heat of the nest.
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Post by Jademist on Nov 8, 2020 7:41:50 GMT -5
Sealpaw felt grateful that Softpaw shared her story with him. His ears perked up aigain. “I just know you’ll be a great hunter Softpaw.” The young tom smiled at her, feeling a little better about his own mistakes as well. “I just hope I didn’t disappoint Sweetmeadow. She has been really kind to me.” Sealpaw sat up as the Stagstar approached them and dipped his head in a respectful greeting. “Thank you Stagstar. I did learn a lot. It was great to see two experienced medicine cats at work. I can imagine not every medicine cat apprentice gets to see something like that.” He craned his neck when he saw Dartfoot walk in with Rosepath and Cypresspaw, wondering what happened outside of camp.
Darksky was impressed with her apprentice, not only with his speed but also with the compassion he showed for Dartfoot. She hurried after the Steppeclan warrior, her playful emotions making place for worry. Hopefully Dartfoot would be okay. “Don’t be so hard on him. He meant well.” Darksky meowed when she saw the looks on the faces of the other Steppeclan cats. “I’ll take full responsibility for what happened. Don’t punish him.” She said, her blue gaze meeting Stagstar’s for a brief moment.
Berryshade had gone to fetch a piece of moss drenched in water. When he returned to the nursery he found his mate peacefully asleep. The ginger tom smiled warmly and placed the piece of moss near Lostmist. He didn’t want to wake her up, he’d bring her new water when she would wake up. Keeping close to the nursery he took place in camp. Curiously watching the commotion with the Steppeclan cats.
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Post by Morior on Nov 8, 2020 8:18:16 GMT -5
"I should take responsibility. I'm the one who convinced Dartfoot we should have a race in the first place." Cypresspaw looked up at Stagstar briefly then down at his paws, licking his chest fur in embarrassment
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Post by Jademist on Nov 8, 2020 8:40:04 GMT -5
Darksky shifted her gaze to her apprentice. She respected the young tom for speaking up. “Yes. But you’re an apprentice, my apprentice, and I am a warrior. I should’ve known better.” She meowed and touched her tail to her apprentice ‘s flank, signaling that they would discuss this later. There was no need for him to be disciplined by other warriors, nor by the Mistclan leader.
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Post by Morior on Nov 8, 2020 14:09:55 GMT -5
"Does this mean that the SteppeClan cats will have to stay until Dartfoot can walk?" Cypresspaw looked up at Darksky as he asked. He bristled, not liking the idea that Darksky might be reprimanded on his behalf.
Frostwhisper supported Dartfoot on his other side after Cypresspaw went back to his mentor. She still just shook her head in disappointment as if it couldn't be believed. "I'm more worried about what our own Clanmates will think when we get home, rather than MistClan."
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Post by Jademist on Nov 8, 2020 14:39:03 GMT -5
Darksky watched the Steppeclan cats move to the medicine cat den. “Hmmm I don’t know.” She replied thoughtfully to Cypresspaw. “I guess Dartfoot could stay longer but I think Rosepath should go back to Steppeclan sooner. I bet they need their medicine cat too.” The black she-cat paused. “But it’s up to them and Stagstar to decide.” A feeling of guilt crept on her as she felt responsible for creating this situation. She hoped the Steppeclan cats wouldn’t be too hard on Dartfoot, it was supposed to be some harmless fun after all. She had taken quite a liking to the funloving tom and she’d hate for his spirit to be dampened.
Sealpaw acknowledged Sweetmeadow’s gesture. He quickly took another bite of his vole. If the medicine cats wanted to call him he would be ready. The apprentice offered Softpaw a smile, he had always admired her hardworking mentality. “Sounds good.”
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 8, 2020 17:12:16 GMT -5
StagStar watched as the steppeclan cats and SweetMeadow hurried off to the den, shaking his head with a small chuckle. apprentices didnt often get the chance to rile a warrior, and it amused him to see it happen here. unless the steppeclan cats raised a fuss, he saw no reason to dish out any sort of punishment, besides a scolding, which would be left to DarkSky since she was CypressPaws mentor. he turned to the pair, and waved his tail good naturedly as he examined the apprentice. "i see no reason to punish you. it was all fun and games. but, DarkSky, i do expect at least a talking to to make sure these things are thought through beforehand next time" he added with an amused purr. "i plan to take SoftPaw out for battle training soon, if you would like to join us"
LostMist slept soundly, absolutely oblivious to what was happening in the camp. the poor queen was so exhausted, she didnt even dream, which was rare for her.
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Post by Morior on Nov 8, 2020 17:45:06 GMT -5
"Things were thought through, Stagstar. I knew the rough terrain might give the SteppeClan runner some trouble in the race, leaving me more of an advantage, I just didn't think he would fall so badly and hurt himself. I expected he could at least know to pick his paws up more when he runs so not to trip on a root, but apparently he didn't." Cypresspaw kept his tone light, he was speaking matter-of-factly not trying to disparage the SteppeClan cat.
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 8, 2020 18:01:17 GMT -5
StagStar tilted his head as the apprentice explained before dipping his head in agreement. "understood then. it was just an accident, and no need to be punished over it. im going to go check on them and get a status report, then if DarkSky is okay with it you and her may join SoftPaw for a training session" he reiterated, with a slight curl in his tail. the apprentice had indeed thought things out, and therefore he saw little to be done except see the damage done by DartFoot to his.. well, foot. turning, the leader padded off towards the medicine cat den.
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Post by Morior on Nov 8, 2020 18:03:16 GMT -5
(I'm still making the deputy character it's just taking me forever to decide on her warrior name)
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 8, 2020 18:06:37 GMT -5
( i was actually gonna ask about that xD thanks for letting me know <3 )
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Post by Jademist on Nov 9, 2020 2:59:23 GMT -5
Darksky nodded in agreement with Stagstar. “I’ll take it upon myself to make sure Dartfoot is cared for if he has to stay in Mistclan longer.” She was glad Stagstar wasn’t an unreasonable leader. “I’ll wait with Cypresspaw near the entrance for you and Softpaw.” The black she-cat gestured for Cypresspaw to take place and sat herself down, curling her tail over her paws. “Let’s hope Dartfoot isn’t too badly injured. You ran very well Cypresspaw.” She glanced at her apprentice, wondering why she hadn’t noticed this before. Maybe he needed to be challenged a little bit more.
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 9, 2020 12:05:19 GMT -5
StagStar dipped his head in greeting to the small group of cats gathered. "I figured I'd check on our friend. How's it looking? " He asked, sitting in front of the SteppeClan warrior. Leaning forward, he sniffed at the poultice, and wrinkled his nose in distaste. While he obviously understood the medicinal needs, he often found himself disliking the smells and tastes of most herbs SweetMeadow used.
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Post by Morior on Nov 9, 2020 12:09:04 GMT -5
"Thank you." Cypresspaw smiled at the praise from his mentor. He sat down by the entrance and watched cats moving around camp absently, waiting for Stagstar to come back so they could go for battle training. I wonder how soon my assessment will be. he thought.
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Post by Morior on Nov 9, 2020 12:20:58 GMT -5
Frostwhisper touched her nose to Dartfoot's ear to comfort the younger SteppeClan cat. "Don't feel too guilty, we'll work everything out and you'll be healed in no time." she said, turning back to Rosepath prepared to leave soon for SteppeClan again.
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Post by LightBringer on Nov 9, 2020 12:25:41 GMT -5
StagStar considered briefly, trying to decide where DartFoot could stay till he got better. "I see no problems with this. It may be best to stay here in the medicine cat den, that way SweetMeadow can monitor your progress" The leader suggested. the comment about Juniper berries caught his attention, and he dipped his head. "We will also prepare extra herbs to bring for the next trade" He assured RosePath, not wanting them to feel cheated.
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Post by Morior on Nov 9, 2020 12:30:13 GMT -5
Frostwhisper dipped her head to the leader, but worry still pricked at her belly for Dartfoot. What must it feel like to be alone and surrounded by a Clan of unfamiliar cats? she shivered. "Thank you so much for your hospitality. Maplestar and a few others may be the ones to return to see Dartfoot, as Rosepath and I will likely have more duties back in camp."
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