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Post by parisiansteve on Mar 22, 2022 12:08:08 GMT -5
wait that's so great! so good for your career. i know the feeling about thinking you'll work retail forever. Not a bad thing, but nothing wrong with wanting more - that's exactly what i did!
I FEEL the commute pain. Take time to rest - we per usual with us, we will get to this when we do. Whenever we can get things up. just for fun! ^^
Hoping to get some replies up in the next week here. I'm on a short week-long break from school but still working full-time, so trying to squeeze it into my evenings. Once the sun sets, though, my brain shuts down xD It's spring up here now, so we have more sun at night and we're getting warmer. Exciting stuff!
How are you doing other than being busy?
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Post by parisiansteve on Apr 11, 2022 6:14:00 GMT -5
love bump here ~ hope you’re well! See you soon! ^^
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Post by aether on Apr 12, 2022 3:19:51 GMT -5
[ Heya! Things are good <3 just busy, and that's not had haha. I have a short break coming up next week so fingers crossed I am around more then, even just to chat and catch up C:
How has ya study been going? And how's life? ^U^ ]
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Post by parisiansteve on Apr 18, 2022 20:28:44 GMT -5
[ hey friend <3 glad to catch ya! i've been a busy bee as well - I also have a short break coming up so i hope to get my replies to this up by then. I'll put a bump in Roots, too! would love to see you on just to catch up!
Study has been... tough! It's really consumed my time in the last month and a half here. Life is okay! With work full time and school, it's really just been one big blur these days o.o Hoping to kind of return to myself soon!
How's the new job and school? Hopefully it's been everything you've hoped! ]
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Post by Sand on Jun 4, 2022 12:04:09 GMT -5
Unlocking per OP’s request.
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Post by aether on Jun 4, 2022 20:53:28 GMT -5
[ Yay! Thread is unlocked now parisiansteve ^u^ ] |
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Post by parisiansteve on Jun 16, 2022 12:11:54 GMT -5
[ Oh my gosh! Look at this! aether Thank you so much, Sand! I'm so happy c': I've been slowly working on replies for this and will post them soon. Can't wait to get back at it! I start a summer job on the 23rd, but it's significantly less work than my school year job, so I'll be on and writing <3 ] |
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Post by parisiansteve on Jun 16, 2022 13:13:23 GMT -5
OAKSTAR, SWANDANCE, LARKSTRIPE, ETC.
heronclan camp | aether | brooksong, jackdawstar, etc.
Oakstar offered a curt nod in response. There was such a distinct lack of hesitation from the leader that it surprised even her. In any ordinary time, inviting RippleClan cats into their camp would be a stupendous breach of trust. HeronClan blood ran thick with the rivalry that existed between their clans; the conflict was nearly ancient history now. For Oakstar, however, her aversion to their western neighbors ran deep and personal. A pang of shame seared through the molly’s heart. Images of her past floated to the front of her mind, despite the torrid chaos that swirled and thrashed around them. She sent a quick prayer up to StarClan. Forgive me, Rookflight.
“Stoneleap!” Oakstar’s voice tore through the horror. The sandy brown tom, who had been directing RippleClan cats to an exit, immediately turned to face his leader. Her green eyes blazed amongst the ash. ”We are evacuating to HeronClan camp. You will lead the way. I will take up the rear!” Confusion rippled across the warrior’s face, followed by concern for the molly before him. He hesitated amongst the fray, his jaw unhinging slightly to form a protest. Frustration boiled up inside of her. ”Just do it!” The response was more of a growl than she intended. Regardless, it moved Stoneleap along to his assignment.
Oakstar turned back to Jackdawstar, resolute and uncannily serene. ”Organize your ranks and lead with Stoneleap” her voice thrummed with confidence, though her countenance was flooded with impending grief. ”Get the queens, kits, and elders out first. Tell your apprentices and warriors that they will follow with me.” The molly regarded her counterpart sternly. ”And may StarClan guide your path.” The ominous departure seemed to linger in the air as her tortoiseshell pelt blended into the fray.
The sky was a brackish haze of yellow and brown. Plumes of acrid smoke exploded from the fresh flames that surrounded the RippleClan camp. The forest around them screamed in agony. Oak and maple trees, centuries old and stout in their position, groaned and creaked against the threat of fire. Oakstar’s voice could be heard through the cacophony, shouting orders in succession, instructing the young warriors and apprentices to their positions. Birds caught in the maelstrom cried in terror, fleeing their homes among the boughs. Prey and predator alike joined in the chaotic departure from comfort and community. The voice of the HeronClan leader that thrummed alongside the violence stopped abruptly with the thunderous crack of a branch overhead, but the scene’s terror swallowed the alarm that once would have accompanied such a jarring silence. The absence of the leader’s commands was just another aspect of crumbling ecosystem to which they had all since grown accustomed. Once so bound by hierarchies and structures of evolution, their ecological community – including the stoic resolve of Oakstar’s unique voice – blended into one being, naked, vulnerable, and shaking with fear.
Swandance nodded wordlessly, her blue eyes glassy with bewilderment as she departed from Brooksong. The young warrior made a bee line for the medicine cat den. Though her gait was purposeful, there was a dizzied quality to it. She was used to the political drama of their relationship with RippleClan. The occasional border squabble, perhaps an injury here and there, maybe a volatile exchange of words at the river…. But never had she seen such chaos. More surprising was Oakstar’s immediate willingness to assist their neighbors. Oakstar and the leadership of HeronClan campaigned on a platform fueled by their age-old rivalry with RippleClan. She had always expected the leader to abandon them at every chance she got. Their hatred was radical and profound. Swandance realized her naïveté as she ran breathless across the marsh with Brooksong – this was bigger than the petty fights, the land disputes, the hunting skirmishes… it was life and death.
When Swandance entered the medicine cat den, Heatherflight was sweeping old herbs from their alcoves. She was muttering in the absentminded way she always did, her squeaky voice rising and falling with emotion. She let out a small yelp of surprise when Swandance arrived. ”Oh, dear! Well, you sure know how to make an entr-“
”There’s no time to chat, Heatherflight,” the long-haired white molly’s voice was tinged with palpable anxiety. Her blue eyes were wild. ”There’s a fire in RippleClan territory. It’s spreading fast. Oakstar’s there. She wants you to gather herbs with the-with the uh, apprentices and…” Swandance faltered, her ears going flat against her head as felt the overwhelm creep over her slowly. ”She’s-She’s afraid that it’s going to spread here, we need to be ready and…”
Alarm flashed briefly across Heatherflight’s countenance. ”A fire, yes, well… that’s serious, then, isn’t it?” The cream-colored molly’s voice was soft with thought, before she realized Swandance’s panic. The young warrior before her, shaking with fear, imbued the oft-scattered medicine cat with sympathy. ”Oh Swandance,” she cooed briefly, brushing the molly’s flank with her tail. ”All will be well, my friend. Let’s follow Oakstar’s orders then, shall we? Gather the apprentices and tell them to meet me at the camp’s entrance. It will all be like a game, hm? How fun. Yes, a game…” Heatherflight resumed her airiness and headed toward the camp’s entrance, leaving Swandance – newly comforted though still shaky – as she darted to the apprentices.
Larkstripe’s dark gaze sat under a furrowed brow as he received Brooksong’s report. Profound concern characterized his features. Dustfur, with whom Larkstripe had been speaking, spoke first. ”Oakstar and Stoneleap are at RippleClan’s camp?” The tom’s voice pulsed with concern, his eyes flitting to Larkstripe and then to Finchtail, who sat with them as well. ”Larkstripe, isn’t Oakstar…?
“”On her second to last life.” the deputy concluded his statement, the hair rising slightly on his back. The words lingered heavily in the air, nearly prophetic. He swallowed hard, getting to his feet. ”Thank you, Brooksong, for coming so quickly.” Larkstripe looked sick briefly as he realized his duty. ”They’re going to need reinforcements. Finchtail, you stay here. We can’t have another father in danger. Rainberry is expecting.” Finchtail darted away to alert the others after nodding a brief confirmation to his deputy and Brooksong
Larkstripe drew in a deep breath. “Dustfur, get Cherrynose and Ottercoat. We will try to meet the displaced RippleClan cat’s and hopefully find Oakstar and Stoneleap before anything becomes of them.” The tom nodded curtly, sending a look of fear to Brooksong before going off. Larkstripe turned his attention to the tabby molly before him, his gaze serious. ”Brooksong, I need you to escort the vulnerable parties outside the camp. Take them to the cove where you and I used to train when you were an apprentice, just south of Flatstones. There’s that secret path through the back of the camp. That will be the best shelter should the fire find its way across the marsh…” Dustfur and the others had formed a small circle nearby, speaking in hushed tones, their hackles raised in alarm. Larkstripe looked to them briefly, before turning back to Brooksong. ”Find Finchtail and Riverstrike – I know the two of you are close – and do as Oakstar has instructed.” He moved past the molly toward the patrol and offered Dustfur a nod – they were about to depart. A fondness for his former apprentice creeped into his voice, accompanied by a small smile. “It is your chance now, to lead. Do it well. Oakstar always saw promise in you.” Sadness tinged his words, considering the danger before him. ”Tell Kestrelwing, when you see her, that I’ll be back to make sure the kits have seen to their duties gathering herbs. All will be well.” The words were said quickly and with strong emotion. They served as the deputy’s goodbye. Soon enough, he and the warriors with him slipped out of camp, leaving a cloud of developing panic in their wake.
”Brooksong?” Riverstrike appeared by the tabby’s side, brushing against her friend. ”Wh-What’s happened? Are you okay?” The silver molly’s blue eyes blazed with fear and concern, her heartbeat pounding.
[ okay WOW. Not my best work, but it's done and it's .... a lot. Totally planning on making things shorter aftert his because this was a big cognitive pull xD
Let me know what you think ^^
Anyway, here it is!!!!! so happy to be back!!!! <3 ] |
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Post by aether on Jun 18, 2022 9:14:12 GMT -5
[ i'm looking forward to replying to this! don't worry, it's amazing as always my friend Cx ]
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Post by parisiansteve on Jun 19, 2022 18:42:06 GMT -5
[ can’t wait to get going c:
Good luck on your exam! I’ll be on later tonight to chat/plan/rp here and Roots. Hope it goes so well! ^^ ]
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Post by aether on Jun 19, 2022 22:49:18 GMT -5
[ my exam is in approx 4 hours and i am very nervous o.o i did a practice exam for this subject and i know i can at least get a passing mark and that's all i want: to pass xD i don't even care about getting a great mark. i just dont wanna retake it! its a maths class and mathematics has always been a struggle for me, especially the discrete maths we are learning for computer science.
yes! i am very keen to plot and plan and get the excitement and creative juices flowing! after my exam i plan on doing NOTHING BUT FUN THINGS I WANT TO DO because lately i've just been doing boring study things xD which means i'll be hangin' around a lot here! ]
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Post by parisiansteve on Jun 20, 2022 18:18:00 GMT -5
huge congrats on being through with it though ^^ always such a good feeling!!
also wanted to ask: are you part of this forum-wide clan system? I've seen some folks I know on here get involved! being thinking about giving it a try. been thinking about giving it a try ~
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Post by aether on Jun 20, 2022 18:47:27 GMT -5
[ the exam went well! turns out it was almost exactly like the practice exam so i think i did really well! super chuffed!
i am! i just joined yesterday with 2 characters per clan. it would be so cool if you joined! we could do something there too! C:
also i plan on getting replies up at some point today. they won't be as quality as in the past but, y'know, it'll be more consistent Cx ]
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Post by parisiansteve on Jun 20, 2022 20:02:46 GMT -5
yay! so thrilled 4 u c:
oh lovely ~ ! I believe I will join with one per clan for now. I'm gonna work on my characters tomorrow a little bit. We should totally do something when I join!
hey no biggie - just excited to get goin again ^^
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Post by aether on Jun 21, 2022 7:34:48 GMT -5
 Jackdawstar
With - [ RippleClan, Oakstar, Stoneleap ]
Location - [ RippleClan Territory, Near River ]
The intensity of the situation flared like the nearby flames, however Jackdawstar stared at Oakstar with his striking yellow gaze; one of grief and understanding. If he could pause time and ask questions he undoubtedly would. He had an inkling that Oakstar was making a potentially foolish decision in her orders - yet there was no time to contradict her. He had to trust her intuition. "May StarClan guide your path." He murmured against the roar of crackling flames. Unknown to him if she had heard, Jackdawstar turned to Jumpfox and began to act. "Make sure the apprentices are safe - I'll check the queens and elders."
Silently, Jumpfox sprang into the array of smoke-stained pelts. Jackdawstar swung his head around until he caught sight of Drizzlefur. In her jaws was the tiny, black body of Breezekit, beside her Hollywind struggled as Shrikekit flailed his limbs in protest as she grasped at the kits scruff. Oakpelt herded Tumblekit and Swiftkit, the fathers green gaze looked around wildly, begging for help. Jackdawstar sprinted forward, "We're going to HeronClan, I'll take Swiftkit!" In a flurry of movements, the leader scooped up the tabby kit and ran ahead. He halted when he watched Rabbitspring weave frantically through the cluster of cats. Dropping Swiftkit momentarily, Jackdawstar addressed the long-legged tabby warrior, "Hollywind is over there with Oakpelt and Drizzlefur - go help them." Relief clouded Rabbitspring's yellow gaze and he nodded quickly, disappearing to find his pregnant mate.
Grasping Swiftkit by the scruff once more, Jackdawstar raced ahead to meet Stoneleap at the front of the clan. He could see Jumpfox amidst the crowd with the apprentices. The sight eased Jackdawstar somewhat. From what he could gather, all members of his clan were safe from the flames.
Jackdawstar panted, a sensation that caused his lungs to tingle from smoke inhalation. It was suffocating even when he inhaled slowly; StarClan, let me reach HeronClan. He willed each paw forward, the roaring of blood in his ears soon drowned the sounds of panicked birds overhead and crackling, crying trees. He had traversed this very path to the river many times on his verboten outings to see Riverstrike, his paws moved of their own volition, willing to take him to his forbidden mate.
Soon, the river came into view. Slowly the air was becoming clearer and Jackdawstar's head cleared somewhat - they were still in danger, though it was promising to know that they were moving away from the flames. Jackdawstar squinted as he looked beyond the view of the river... he saw a patrol of HeronClan warriors hurtling towards the river and he felt a wave of relief. If he was this exhausted and light-headed from the smoke he could only imagine how other members of his clan felt. Having more cats who were clear-minded was a gift - they would be able to assist those who were struggling.
 Brooksong
With - [ ]
Location - [ ]
Tag - [ @ ]
"L-Larkstripe..." Brooksong felt her paws turn to cold, hard stone. She was completely powerless. What was there for her to do as the small patrol of valiant warriors padded towards the face of danger? "I won't let you down! Come back safe!" The molly yowled after the tabby deputy. She wasn't sure why there was a surge of emotion in her chest. She wanted to charge after the patrol - she wanted to go in their place! Why did Jackdawstar send me back to talk to Oakstar?! She was not like Stoneleap; she didn't have a mate or kits. She was young and fit just like him - she could help! She could have-
Riverstrike's gentle voice awoke her from her trance. Brooksong realised that her muscles ached intensely, not just from the incessant running that had strained her body, but also from the fear she felt. Briefly, she found herself leaning against Riverstrike's side, finding comfort in the scent of her beloved bestfriend. "I'm... not okay." She turned to look at Riverstrike's blue eyes, "but we've got more important things to worry about."
Mustering up the last of her strength, Brooksong stepped away from Riverstrike's side and drew in a lungful of air. "There's a fire in RippleClan territory. Oakstar and Stoneleap are there right now but Larkstripe, Dustfur, Cherrynose, and Ottercoat are going to help out." A flash of determination crossed her green eyes as she continued, "Larkstripe told me to take the secret path at the back of the camp and go to the cove near Flatstones. Can you help me round up the queens and elders?" She lifted her chin and glanced around the camp, "Finchtail should stay here with the warriors, just in case Oakstar sends for help."
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Post by parisiansteve on Jun 21, 2022 11:13:03 GMT -5
wooohoooo! So good. I will aim to get my replies up both here and Roots tonight ~
Also working on some characters in Fernwood Grove, I’ll let you know when I post if you wanted to do something there as well ^^
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Post by parisiansteve on Jun 22, 2022 18:47:26 GMT -5
working on posts now !aether
EDIT from me... 2 hours later o.o - I've worn myself out re-reading the very beginning of this thread to catch myself up, doing my characters for Fernwood Grove, and replying to Roots xD I will reply to this tomorrow, if that's alright with you. So sorry to leave you hanging for another day xc
Here's what i have in my outline though...
i. i'm going to make Oakstar's loss of her second to last life & Larkstripe's death occur ~off screen~ essentially (Larkstripe and Cherrynose leave Dustfur and Ottercoat to go get Oakstar, Larkstripe gets absolutely crushed killed by a fallen limb. Cherrynose sees it happen, it makes her hatred of RippleClan even more profound, etc. (some light trauma i guess. ... so sorry sweet cherry <3))
ii. Stoneleap helps everyone get back to camp, where they meet Brooksong and rendezvous and regroup essentially
iii. Riverstrike is DISTRAUGHT about Jackdaw, freaking out, let's it slip to Brooksong that she's in love with him then BANG they all arrive back at camp (thoughts????)
iv. Oakstar and Cherrynose return, they talk to Jackdaw... Oakstar is in rough condition, has lost a life (has one left) - she'll appoint Brooksong to interim deputy bc Larkstripe is gone :c (Kestrelwing will be distraught, it will be sad :c i'm already sad :c )
WE GIVE 'EM LIKE ONE NIGHT TO PROCESS AND WHAM.....
v. Cedarpelt, like the prodigal son, returns with Sofie c:
sound off, lemme know what you think!!!
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Post by aether on Jun 23, 2022 19:38:33 GMT -5
[ We've written a mini novel at this point, reading it surely takes a while. So no stress when things take time! It's always worth the wait C:
1. That's no problem! We both know it happens and technically others won't know the details, it can create an interesting arc for Cherrynose that others won't really be able to relate too. Was it Brooksong and Cherrynose who we also decided would have a blossoming romance at some point? I can't remember... But it could be something that gets worked through there.
2. Yep, good idea!
3. YES!! Let's get that drama-llama moving! Brooksong would be shocked, mad, sad, and confused no doubt but she wouldn't want to get Riverstrike in trouble so it would be a very awkward time for them both ON TOP of the whole fire and death thing. Sounds like an awful time for them >:3
4. That is sad. Everyone will be sad .n.
5. Cedar and Sofie come back to utter chaos. That will be a whirlwind.
We are packed full of plot and fun here! I'm really looking forward to it all! ]
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Post by parisiansteve on Jun 23, 2022 22:35:28 GMT -5
[ so true !
I will probably have things up tomorrow now instead because I'm a sleepy bug.
Hmm... I'm not sure if Cherry and Brook had that on the docket. Are you cool doing a fxf romantic pairing? Open to anything, especially if the plot is right for it.
Also - I'm officially accepted into Fernwood Grove stuff. Wondering if you wanted to do Ashwhisker and Rookpelt as brothers again? I noticed that they were coincidentally in the same clan. Also open to do anything there! ]
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Post by aether on Jun 24, 2022 7:57:11 GMT -5
[ okay i wasn't sure so i went back and checked and we did mention brookxcherry but it was a long time ago xD i've never rped fxf but i'm certainly not opposed to it! we can see how it goes; i don't think brooksong's priority is romance for some time anyways.
yay! yes! ashwhisker and rookpelt will always be brothers! i also like the idea of ashwhisker and eaglecrest having a bit of a rivalry since they are similar in many ways. ]
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Post by parisiansteve on Jun 25, 2022 21:31:11 GMT -5
sorry for being so absent - stuff has been busy and I’ve been so sleepy! I’ll have this up tomorrow.
Much love for the ash and rook fam Also, I’ll get more involved in fernwood grove stuff, too!! I’d love to have Eagle and Ash have a little feud going c:< excited to do stuff there!
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Post by parisiansteve on Jun 28, 2022 16:11:53 GMT -5
Ugh sorry I haven’t gotten to this - trying to get enough time together to get a reply going. A lot happening here in the states and I work for a non-profit org… I’ll definitely have it done soon!
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Post by aether on Jun 28, 2022 20:31:42 GMT -5
No sweat Pari! Take it easy, no pressure at all <3 I hope you're well and you are taking the time you need to relax.
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Post by parisiansteve on Jul 3, 2022 10:29:31 GMT -5
Will have replies up tonight!
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Post by parisiansteve on Jul 5, 2022 7:48:17 GMT -5
WOW LIFE
I promise replies I’ll tonight or tomorrow I’m so sorry!
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Post by aether on Jul 13, 2022 6:38:12 GMT -5
WOW LIFE INDEED, MY DEAR PARI
Do not stress! I'm pretty flat out myself, replies can take their time.
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Post by parisiansteve on Jul 13, 2022 12:23:50 GMT -5
what a season to be alive xD
what do u think of me doing this kind of chapter style? almost like another starter, but with the drama rolled in. Like Ripple is already in Heron's camp, it's about a week or so into the experience, etc... might move things along for us and not require so much muse cx
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Post by aether on Jul 15, 2022 7:40:24 GMT -5
that sounds good to me pari! i think there's a lot of stuff we don't need to distinctly rp through, so skipping it and getting to the good part would definitely inspire some muse! c:
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Post by parisiansteve on Aug 14, 2022 0:46:57 GMT -5
Just keeping this alive while we can ^^
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Post by parisiansteve on Aug 30, 2022 2:12:15 GMT -5
aether Sorry to be so absent. Lots of life changes. Hope to be back soon <3
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