Tempestclan: The Wild and Restless Open

(No it's good I just haven't added her yet due to my own laziness lol I will add her today and finally make her sister)

"Sure." Thundershade mewed as he settles down across from her. He takes a bite of the squirrel before pushing it back to Poppyfall. He found that spending time with Poppyfall was the best part of his day. Once he finished eating his bite, he began to speak. "How has your day been so far?"

(Yeah the kits are added)

Twigkit opened her eyes after the nap she had. She yawned and looked at her siblings. She crouched down, waggling her tail. She leaped forward and landed on Briarkit.

(I was thinking of making a kittypet runaway who found the rouges, what do yall think?)

"That's probably for the best, I expect that they may get more bold." He told her with a nod. He honestly was surprised that they hadn't seen any clan cats wondering around, looking for signs of the apprentice. The tom had expected them to be charging in as soon as they were able, clearly he had been mistaken. He noticed it had been placing a strain on the prisoner. He would go, give the the young clan-cat prey, tell him that there was still no sign of his clanmates with a look of pity, try to talk for a while then leave. It was a cycle that he had gotten used too. His ear twitched at her answer to his next question. "I've been calling him Fluffy, no complaints yet." He told her with a small laugh, though Sunny caught himself, and made a point to have a slightly saddened look. "I told him he should at least make up a name, but so far he hasn't said anything. 'Prisoner' just doesn't feel right." He added, pity in his voice. "He killed Jax, so he deserves punishment, but I agree that it's difficult to not pity him. He's so young after all." He lied. Slowly, he was starting to paint the image of who Xenia was in his mind, though it was a bit surprising to him. Most of the group were...less sympathetic to others. Yet here Xenia was, telling him up front that she pitied the murderer of her 'friend'. "I wouldn't tell anyone else this though, they may find it upsetting. But you can tell me anything. I promise."

(I think a kittypet would add a good dynamic to the group. Some cats would be super against and then others would sympathize. Also Silverleaf would be against mentoring but I think it would be good for her if she does mentor at some point.)

Sunny nodded along as she spoke, slowly figuring out her character more and more. She was an honest cat, who was rather compassionate. Though, he couldn't help but think that some of what she said came from experience. Perhaps she was abandoned by twolegs like he had been, or betrayed by a friend or parent; maybe both. Either way, abandonment seemed to weigh on her heavily. "If he tells me anything, you will be the first to know." Sunny told her, then acted as though he had slipped out those words by mistake. He stopped walking for a moment. "I should probably tell you, actually, since we seem to share similar feelings towards the clan cat- er- Fluffy..." He shifted slightly as he spoke to display his discomfort. "I cared a lot for Jax, all of us did, but I have been sneaking herbs and prey to the cat when no one is around." He told her. "I want him to pay for what he did. I really do, but I can't help but worry that it truly was an accident. He's so young, thinking of how I was when I was his age, I can't imagine how it must be to know you took the life of another cat and then everyone you care for just...abandons you." He glanced around before stepping closer to Xenia. "Please keep this between us." If Xenia truly was as compassionate and benevolent as she seemed, this test would prove it. Worse case, she tells someone and he gets his ear chewed off for a week. He knew he was an asset to the group, so his worries were minimal. He wasn't even hiding the time he spent with the clan cat, just the occasional herb or prey.

(My cats are open to apprentices too. Also, I want to have Eaglepaw make an attempt to escape, who is up for having their cat catch him? They could take him on a hunting patrol or something or make him do another chore where he gets to be a little off camp)

"It's been okay. I went over to the nursery to play with my brother's kits. That was kinda fun. What about you?" Poppyfall asked and took another bite of the squirrel. She hadn't been too busy this morning and it was nice to be able to take some time to relax a bit. It was good for her head and seeing the youngsters run around gave her a little more hope for the future of the clan.

( Oh yeah, Sunny would be loudly greeting him as Fluffy every time he sees him 100% )

Sunny felt pleased that she seemed to be how he assumed she was. He nodded and continued walking. "If I learn anything else, you will be the first to know." He told her, though his eyes remained ahead of him as he spoke, hiding his disinterested expression. His words were empty of the promise that they seemed to hold. When he regained his previous, friendly appearance, he looked at the she-cat. "Well, I think that's enough gossip for now." He said with a chuckle, looking around for signs of prey. "We should probably not stray too far, the clan cats could be anywhere. Let's go ahead and try to hunt here, see if we have any luck." He suggested. The idea of traveling far from his den just to hunt was not one he cared for. Ideally, he would like to go ahead and get hunting over with, then he could go back and lay around at camp, keeping an ear out for anything interesting. Besides, despite how easy-going Xenia seemed, he worried that she would catch on if they talked for much longer. He needed to be more careful with her than he had been with the clan-cat that meant nothing to the group. Harming anyone in his group was not his intention, but he realized it could be a byproduct of his manipulative ways- recalling what happened in the past. Some could take being lied to far too personally. Unlike before though, he was enjoying his time here, and wanted to see what would happen with the clan. In his past, he was simply living life day by day, boredom and disconnect causing everything to seem dull and shallow.

(Completely up to you. I’m fine either way. I just don’t want Sunny to be like taking up all the spotlight. I do think that if Eaglepaw were to scratch him he would be very reactive which could cause Xenia to be like “that’s weird” because he acts so nice all the time. He would probably tell her that he grew up in a harsh environment which could allow her to open up about her own past and get the gears going for both of them. Up to everyone else though!)

Sunny paused for a moment, trying to recall what he had said back then. That's right, he had given her advice on how to read an opponent. She must have started looking up to him as a mentor of sorts since then, explaining why she seemed so fixated on him. The tom nodded; he wasn't the best hunter in the group but he knew enough to give her some tips here and there. However, now a new question was on his mind. How would a cat her age not know how to hunt? After he was abandoned by his house-folk at six moons, Sunny had to learn quick to hunt rats, mice and pigeons. Was she just a stray kittypet that wander into the group? "Of course." He agreed, taking a moment to glance at her expression. She seemed as though she didn't want to discuss her reasoning. As much as he wanted to pry into her past, he felt it was best to leave it for now. "Once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy. You just have to be observant." He explained, his tone more dull than it had been earlier; disinterested in the conversation. He then gave her a smile. "We will make you the finest hunter in the whole forest." He added with a purr.

(all good!)

Sunny watched her for a moment, unsure he he should take the chance to ask her about her past. He figured that she seemed soft-hearted enough to forgive him if he just apologized. "Xenia, I don't mean to pry...but...Were you a kitty-pet?" He asked, leaning his massive head down to be at her level. She had to be, there was no other explanation for how she was. Trusting, inexperienced, sympathetic and unable to hunt. All of those were traits he saw time and time again on the streets. Lost kitty-pets far from their house-folks, as innocent as newborn kits- and just as clueless. Of course he knew from experience, but that was something he would keep close to himself. For a tiny cat like Xenia, it could come off as cute or endearing. For a massive tom like Sunny, it lead to nothing but negative impressions, causing those that would otherwise fear or respect him to mock him. "You don't have to tell me, I just think it would be good to know." He added.

Sunny struggled to not have a look of irritation on his face. The she-cat was willing to follow him around like a lost kitten, bug him for hunting tips, but could be bothered to answer him a simple yes or no question. He pulled away, giving her a gentle look despite his current feelings. He was not willing tell her about himself, but it was no trouble to simply lie. "Well, " He started, walking past her towards the forest, his ear twitching to indicate he wished for her to follow, "when I was younger than you, I had a very dear friend who was once a kitty-pet. He was kind and compassionate-seeing the good in everyone- much like yourself." He lied- well not completely, he knew he was once such a cat, long ago. "He couldn't find a mouse even if it was sitting on his paw." He added with a chuckle, looking back at the white cat. "So that's why I asked... I just find that most cats can't be like how you are if they grew up how I did." He told her, glancing back to the woods. "Now then, let's find you some prey to hunt. Like I said, we will make a fine hunter out of you." He purred, figuring it was best to put an end to the conversation.