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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on May 20, 2021 20:08:35 GMT -5
Flamestar "Not exactly." Flamestar meowed. "But I don't think it'd be too difficult. The most important aspect of clan life is the warrior code. Once they understand how to behave like a clan, I think everything else will fall into place." The ginger tom stood. "Let's get going. We can talk more about this tomorrow." Snowy "Waspbite seems okay with everything." She replied, looking at the tom. "Apparently, they've got some sort of borders we were crossing without knowing it. I think that's why we keep running into them." she scratched her ear before continuing. "I kind of liked some of the rules they mentioned, though. They make sure the kits, queens, elders and sick cats have food first." She paused before continuing. "I just find it comforting to know that if I ever had kits, I won't have to worry about them starving." (I kind of get it from the server's pov just because they get yelled at by the customers if the order is wrong, but it still sucks for everyone all around. it's nice of you to thank them, I'm sure it's nice for them to know they're appreciated. I also have news! I got the job I interviewed for!)
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Post by Mother Dark on May 21, 2021 4:45:17 GMT -5
Basilwhisker Basilwhisker stood and nodded. He knew the warrior code well since he had grown up with it. He sighed thinking about the clan's laws and their basic fundamentals. He didn't know how tomorrow would go but he was ready to leave it til tomorrow. He started to head toward camp leaving plenty of space for Flamestar to lead.
Spider Spider took his good paw and ran it over his ears as he listened. He shook his head in agreement to the rule. "It sounds like something thats just right to do. Plus we must already do it cause I'm injured and being taken care of still. So is Quail."
(Yeah the cooks just get the brunt of the yelling in the restaurant and they don't deserve it. Some servers act like everyone else has easy jobs compared to theirs. Like they do have a hard job but so does everyone else. Congrats on getting the job. When do you start?)
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on May 21, 2021 13:47:55 GMT -5
Flamestar Flamestar took point and lead the group back towards camp. He reflected on the day's events as they walked, contemplating how he should go about teaching those cats how to be a clan. As he had said before, first and foremost was the warrior code, but after that, he had no clue. He was glad when the camp finally came into view and he nodded his head to Turtleheart, who was standing guard. He padded into camp and looked at the rest of the group. "We should all probably get some sleep. We've got a lot to do tomorrow." Snowy "Well, we have ample food now, but when it gets cold and there's hardly any prey, I wouldn't expect a cat like Red or Goose to care what happens to the rest of the group." Snowy replied, looking around to make sure no one was listening in. "And it's not like me and Web would let you starve, even if prey was scarce." She stretched her front paws out, laying down. (Yeah, it sounds like those servers need to get a dose of reality. They aren't the backbone of the restaurant, they're just the face of it. Cooperation works much better than trying to hold some superiority complex over the other positions. Thanks! I start on Monday!)
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on May 23, 2021 2:47:40 GMT -5
(I got bored so I used a line art someone put up to make some of my ocs here )
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Post by Mother Dark on May 24, 2021 5:44:04 GMT -5
Sorry my replies arent up yet I've been crashing after work. Good luck on your first day)
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on May 24, 2021 5:49:35 GMT -5
(you're fine! take your time! thanks!)
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Post by Mother Dark on May 24, 2021 10:42:18 GMT -5
Basilwhisker Basilwhisker nodded and took his time going toward the warriors den. He looked around for Rosefur and grabbed a fish from the freshkill pile. He layed down hoping Rosefur was still awake and share it with him. But he didn't see her in looking around so he settled down to eat. He watched as Crowflight walked into the warrior's den to rest for the night and as Wishpaw walked up to Turtleheart probably to offer to take over the watch.
Spider Spider nodded solemnly. He stretched out some accidentally touching his paw to Snowy's. He left his paw there and blinked not realizing what was happening. When he noticed he moved his paw back slowly and coughed. "Well thanks for that. I know I can count on you two." He said not realizing still that Snowy liked him.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on May 25, 2021 21:12:10 GMT -5
Flamestar Flamestar watched as the group dispersed and made his way over to the fresh-kill pile, reluctantly picking up a cold mouse in his jaws and padding over to his nest to eat. He ate quickly, not particularly enjoying the long dead prey. When he was done, he headed into his den and laid his head down, hoping to get some sleep before he announced the big news to the rest of the clan. Rosefur Rosefur was almost asleep when she heard a little bit of commotion outside. She opened her eyes, slightly irritated that she'd been disturbed, but her annoyance subsided as she realized that Flamestar and Basilwhisker must be back. She pushed herself to her paws, brushing by Crowflight as he entered the den. She spotted her brother headed over to his den and Basilwhisker gnawing on a fish by himself, as well as Cloudear's tail vanish inside the medicine den. She thought about walking over to the deputy, but she felt uneasy. Uncertainty weighed her down like a pit in her stomach. After a moment, she took a deep breath and made up her mind. She padded over to the tom and sat next to him. "How did it go?" She asked quietly as she neared. Snowy Snowy felt her fur grow hot as Spider's paw rested on her own. She was about to say something when the tom moved his paw away and spoke. His words made her happy, but she still felt a little disappointed. she looked out across the pond, the full moon reflecting brightly in the still water. She swallowed her doubt and opened her mouth to speak. "You know, you didn't have to move your paw." She said, her nervousness evident in her tone.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on May 27, 2021 8:29:38 GMT -5
Btw I'll probably be pretty quick to reply this weekend and Monday.)
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Post by Mother Dark on May 27, 2021 14:18:46 GMT -5
Basilwhisker Basilwhisker took a bite of his prey and looked up when he heard Rosefur come up. "It went pretty well. The other leader was very understanding of our borders." He didn't know how much to say in case Flamestar wanted everyone to hear the announcement at the same time.
Spider Spider shook his head in confusion. "What do you mean? My paw was in your way so I moved it." He looked very confused and couldn't understand why Snowy sounded so nervous.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on May 27, 2021 15:15:09 GMT -5
Rosefur "That's good." The she-cat responded as she watched basilwhisker eat, her eye on the fish that sat at his paws. She wasn't hungry, but instead was reminiscing about earlier that day. "You know, I had fun fishing with you earlier." Snowy Snowy closed her eyes for a moment and let out a sigh. She opened her eyes again and turned to look at Spider. She knew what she wanted to say, but not how to say it. "I-" she stuttered. She took a deep breath and with a newfound confidence that surprised even her, she said, " I like you!"
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Post by Mother Dark on May 27, 2021 19:13:48 GMT -5
Basilwhisker "I really enjoyed fishing with you too." Basilwhisker said before taking the last bite of the fish and blushing. "I think we should make it a regular thing." He glanced over at Rosefur and looked away just as quickly.
Spider As Snowy closed her eyes Spider took a long look at her. When she sighed he sighed too. He smiled at her. He gasped when she came out and said she liked him. He was silent for a few moments before smilong again. "I like you too, Snowy." He turned red and coughed
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on May 27, 2021 21:31:09 GMT -5
Rosefur "I think I'd like that." Rosefur purred, a hint of amusement in her expression as she noticed the tom was getting a little flustered. She laid down, angling herself so she could look over at Basilwhisker. "You know, there's been a lot of talk around camp lately. Apparently everyone thinks we're a thing." She eyed the tom, gauging his reaction. Snowy "You do?" She asked, slightly caught off-guard. She had hoped that Spider felt the same, but at the same time, she hadn't expected him to, especially after her many hints had been misunderstood or ignored. "Why didn't you say something sooner?" She questioned, a little confused. (I think I see a good path to some drama on the Rose/Basil front. If she was pregnant by the time whatever big battle with the bloodclan-esque group rolls around, she would probably be pretty torn between fighting or not and I'd assume Basil wouldn't want her fighting either, since pregnancy is not the best thing for fighting and vice versa)
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Post by Mother Dark on May 28, 2021 14:56:00 GMT -5
Basilwhisker Basilwhisker chuckled when he heard the rumor. "Maybe we should give them something to talk about. Though I wonder who started it." He said looking around for Wishpaw. He knew she probably didn't mean to start a rumor but still. He glanced over at Rosefur again and blushed profusely.
Spider The tom shrugged. "I didn't think it mattered. I was sure you liked someone else. Plus its kind of new for me. All this attention you've been givibg me really stole my heart." He looked deep into Snowy's eyes and sighed.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on May 29, 2021 8:16:51 GMT -5
Rosefur Rosefur sighed. "Brackentail told me about the rumors earlier and I'll be honest, I was a caught a little off guard." She looked into the tom's bright blue eyes. "I never thought I'd have feelings for anyone. I'd always planned on staying a warrior until I was ready to retire to the elder's den, but something's changed." She watched the tom, hoping he'd understand what she was getting at. Snowy The she-cat returned Spider's gaze. "I've liked you for a while, I just didn't know what to say." She admitted. "I was afraid I'd say something stupid and you wouldn't want anything to do with me." Snowy hesitantly shuffled closer to the tom, feeling her fur brush against his.
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Post by Mother Dark on May 29, 2021 20:54:35 GMT -5
Basilwhisker Basilwhisker was eating some fish as Rosefur started to speak. He turned red and nodded. "I'd say I know what you mean but I've wanted kits of my own for a long time." He took a couple more bites and sighed. "What if we made the rumors true?" He wondered aloud.
Spider Spider purred at Snowy cuddled closer to him. "This is why Web was acting weird earlier isn't it. She found out you liked me and was hoping it was mutual"
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on May 29, 2021 22:18:27 GMT -5
Rosefur "You know," She started. "I don't think I would be opposed to it." She thought back to her earlier conversation with Brackentail. "Kits can't be too difficult to take care of, right? And I could always go back to warrior duties after they were apprenticed." In her mind, she tried to picture what their kits would look like. Snowy Snowy let out a soft chuckle. "I was asking about you and she kind of cornered me on the topic." The she-cat looked out across the pond, listening to Spider's breathing as she snuggled against him. She let out a content sigh, wishing the moment could last forever. "After I told her, she went to try and see if you liked me back. She was surprisingly receptive to the whole situation."
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on May 29, 2021 22:24:01 GMT -5
(dang, I keep getting on right as soon as you get off lol.)
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Post by Mother Dark on Jun 1, 2021 19:15:37 GMT -5
Basilwhisker Basilwhisker chuckled when Rosefur said it didn't seem too difficult to have kits. "Tell that to Willowtail and Brackentail. It seems like Duckkit has them running ragged." He leaned forward and touched his nose to the she-cat's. He then leaned forward and finished off his fish.
Spider Spider shook his head upon hearing how nosy his sister had been. "Sorry she got all up in your business. She is so nosy ssometimes." He leaner into Snowy a little and purred. A fish jumped out of the water of the pond and splashed water nearby.
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Post by Mother Dark on Jun 1, 2021 19:16:48 GMT -5
(I mean I'm not staying on for very long at a time. How's work going?)
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Jun 1, 2021 19:52:07 GMT -5
Rosefur "Oh, I pray to starclan we don't have a kit as mischevious as Duckkit!" She replied, half joking. "That kit gets in more trouble than all the apprentices put together!" She purred as Basilwhisker touched noses with her and she looked towards the nursery. She pressed close to Basilwhisker. "I know our kits will be perfect." Snowy "It's okay." Snowy insisted. "If it weren't for her, I might not have had the courage to say anything in the first place. She seemed to think the two of us would be pretty good together." She rested her head on Spider's shoulder, closing her eyes. Her thoughts had begun to wander as she heard a loud splash, which made her jump. She smoothed her fur as she realized it was just a fish. (It's going well! I got to set some faceplates (the outer plastic cover of electrical sockets) and paint some caulking, as well as learn a bit about some other parts used for fastening things in walls and whatnot. I'm learning a lot. How goes it in the all day breakfast industry?)
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Post by Mother Dark on Jun 4, 2021 17:58:02 GMT -5
Basilwhisker Basilwhisker purred and leaned closer to Rosefur. He licked her ear and purred into it. "Our kits will be perfect." He agreed. He relaxed and finished the fish at his paws. He stood and took off to bury the bones before coming back and laying next to Rosefur.
Spider Snowy jumping made Spider jump. He settled back down as the ripples subsided. "Oh I see." He said. He curled into Snowy and purred. He took his tail and rubbed it along her side to help her smooth her fur put. "What do you think about having kits?" He asked before licking her head a few times.
(Sounds cool. Bob evans is treating me okay. I'm still exhausted but I'm pushing through.)
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Jun 4, 2021 22:08:35 GMT -5
Rosefur Rosefur purred and nuzzled the tom affectionately. She felt Basilwhisker's wait vanish and she looked up to see him carrying the remnants of his fish out to bury them. She sighed contentedly as she watched the tom's tail vanish through the camp entrance. When he returned to his spot next to her, she purred, pressing close to him. "So do you think we should tell anyone or just let them all figure it out on their own?" she asked, angling her head to look into the tom's eyes. Snowy Snowy relished the tom's presence as they cuddled, a feeling of safety and optimism washing over her. She felt that, no matter what, they were going to be alright because she had Spider and he had her. "I would love kits." She replied, feeling Spider's tongue rasp against her head. "I think you'd make a great father."
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Jun 4, 2021 22:11:53 GMT -5
(I feel you on the exhaustion. I managed to get a little bit of a break today, just had to babysit a robot and vacuum a little bit. The job site they had me at is in a hospital near the area where they have all the infants, so they needed someone to make sure the negative airflow machine stayed running all day so there wasn't dust from the construction getting into the hall and over to where the newborns were. Just keep pushing through to those days off. did you have off for memorial day?)
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Post by Mother Dark on Jun 5, 2021 15:16:33 GMT -5
Basilwhisker Basilwhisker thought for a moment. "Let's see how long it takes for the clan to figure it out." He said after thinking a bit. He chuckled at the thought of a rumor spreading. He thought about little kits running around that looked like Rosefur and himself and sighed happily.
Spider Spider sat quietly and listened to Snowy talk and breathe. He sighed a little as she said she wanted kits too. "Good. I think you would make a great mother." He said with a purr.
(No I didn't get the day off for Memorial day. I actually worked Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. The last three of those days were the busiest. It was so bad we all wanted to walk out and leave the customers to fend for themselves.)
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Jun 5, 2021 16:45:02 GMT -5
Rosefur Rosefur let out a quiet laugh. "Sounds like a plan." She responded, amused. The she-cat figured it wouldn't take long for more than a few cats to pick up on it, especially Brackentail. As she lay next to Basilwhisker, her mind kept thinking about what their kits would be like. She imagined sitting outside the nursery with Basilwhisker, watching their kits play and she knew that that was what she wanted. Snowy Snowy purred in response. She was about to say something, but was interrupted by a yawn. "Sorry, I guess I'm a little tired from earlier." She apologized. The she-cat hoped that their future kits would be safe, especially with all the changes the group was about to go through. (That sucks, I'm sorry to hear that. I don't have a lot of respect for random places that require people to work on holidays like that. Unless it's something society can't go without like a gas station, they should give their employees off or at the very least, have shorter hours.)
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Post by Mother Dark on Jun 5, 2021 20:46:31 GMT -5
Basilwhisker The tom sighed and leaned into the she-cat beside him. He was quite pleased that they had confessed their feelings for one another. He wanted to stay right there beside her all night but knew he had to be ready for the meeting the next day. "We should probably head to our nests. Flamestar will want to make his announcement to the clan before we meet the other cats at Sun high." He stood and toucher his nose to Rosefur's ear and purred gently.
Spider "You should head to your nest then sweetheart. Don't stay up for my sake. You might be needed again tomorrow." Spider said licking her head again. He stood and started to take the bones from his mouse out into the forest to bury them. He came back and waited for Snowy to get to her feet and head to the den where they all slept.
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Post by Mother Dark on Jun 5, 2021 20:52:25 GMT -5
(It wouldn't have bothered me not having the day off except they didn't schedule enough people so we were crazy busy. Then everyone assumed Tuesday would be a regular day so we had one cook on and she's not equipped for handling alot by herself yet (I'm not yet either) so the manager was helping her and there was just me up front to do hosting and carryouts. We had a crazy big carryout to feed like 12+ people and thats about when the crowd started to come in to eat.)
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Jun 5, 2021 21:34:17 GMT -5
Rosefur The she-cat sighed and reluctantly stood, wishing she could lay there with Basilwhisker all night. Rosefur took a few steps towards the warrior den, brushing her tail against the tom's pelt as she walked past. "Let's head in, then." She meowed. With a teasing tone, she added, "I wouldn't want the clan deputy staying up all night just because of me." Snowy Snowy arched her back in a stretch and watched as Spider walked back. She walked over to the tom and touched her nose to his, purring. "I'll see you in the morning, then." She stated. She nuzzled Spider one last time before turning towards the den. As she entered, she cautiously maneuvered through the den, making sure not to step on anyone.
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Post by Fire the Watcher of the vale on Jun 5, 2021 21:38:27 GMT -5
(that's rough. that just sounds like bad management at that point. Restaurants are always packed on holidays, so they should have definitely scheduled ample employees during memorial day and only having one person doing hosting and pick-up just sounds like poor judgement as well. Every restaurant I've seen has one person working strictly pick-up and at least one person doing hosting. I hope they get their stuff together so you aren't having to overwork yourself.)
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