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Post by Junospower on Jul 19, 2023 14:30:33 GMT -5
(Is my birthday today <3)
“What was it like for you? I can’t imagine it was easy being all on your own for so long,” Shiver asked as he moved on to the next nest. Despite all the hardships that living in the Mountain had brought, the Mountain Cats at least had each other. What was it like to not have someone watching your back when hunting? Or to be injured without someone to take care of you?
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𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢
call me blue <3
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Post by 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢 on Jul 19, 2023 14:49:27 GMT -5
(happy birthday juno! )
Toad sat back to think, hiding the fact he was sitting because his shoulder had grown tense again. "Well, I wasn't alone at first. Of course, I had my mother," He began, reaching down to lick his tender leg. "But she didn't plan on sticking around, she raised us up and went on her way." The tabby shrugged, leaning back on his haunches. There weren't any hard feelings towards his mother. Loners typically lived alone, if they had all stayed together it would have taken away from his lifestyle. "For a while, my brothers and I stayed together, but we didn't see eye to eye. It was probably for the best. We would have killed one another if we were together a second longer." Toad chuckled, reflecting on the memories with his siblings. "But once you're alone, it's not too bad. You do what you please, when you please. Only one mouth to feed, one cat to worry about."
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Post by Junospower on Jul 19, 2023 15:36:43 GMT -5
“To each their own I suppose, but I don’t know how long I would have survived without others to keep me safe,” Shiver nodded, “Do you feel overwhelmed at times being around all these cats?”
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𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢
call me blue <3
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Post by 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢 on Jul 19, 2023 15:49:49 GMT -5
"Definitely." The tom chuckled, his whiskers twitching. "I hate having to listen to orders that are not my own. But I manage for the clan's sake." He envied cats like Timber. The tom held a lot of power, and everyone had to obey his orders. Toad sighed, "When I was alone I didn't have to deal with this. It's why I separated from my brothers. The only kind of companion I could say I'm used to is the romantic kind." He purred.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jul 19, 2023 16:47:45 GMT -5
(Happy Birthday!)
Timber leads the way out of camp eager to finally get going. Once they were out of camp, he starts heading towards the west ready to hopefully discover something exciting.
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Post by Junospower on Jul 19, 2023 17:17:31 GMT -5
(Thanks for the birthday wishes guys <3)
Shiver rolled his eyes in a playful manner, “One can only imagine the damage you could have done,”
He paused from his work. Shiver had always been a shy and a bit awkward, most she-cats who we interested in tom back in the mountains didn’t seem to show interest in him. Yet, he stayed hopeful. This was a new beginning for all of them and Shiver hoped that one day he could settle down and have a family. It was something to work for.
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𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢
call me blue <3
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Post by 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢 on Jul 19, 2023 19:09:29 GMT -5
"Oh, you bet." He chuckled. Toad had no shame when it came to relationships. He had done his fair share of dating and felt as if he was an expert at that sort of thing. If he liked her, he would pursue her. And if it wasn't working out he'd never hesitate to make his grand exit. "Romance is a skill on its own every cat has to learn at some point."
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Post by Thistlefur on Jul 19, 2023 19:33:35 GMT -5
(Happy Birthday Junospower!) Smoke ~ Keeping in line with Timber, the tom scanned his surroundings - his gaze narrowed and in-focus, ready to catch sight of anything that moved within the trees. He fell back slightly to walk beside his brother, growling under his breath loud enough for Rust to hear, "This isn't at all like the Mountains. Too many leaves and branches cover the sky - how would we see Eagles or Hawks in case they dive down? Not to mention everything in this forest smells damp." Scrunching up his nose as he finished his complaining. Dawn~ The cream she-cat felt a deep stab of pity for the young she-cat and gently rested her tail on Sky's shoulders. It must be so hard for her. She thought inwardly, Feeling that guilt and being so far from home. And having to travel so far at such a young age! "You have nothing to feel guilty for." Dawn mewed soothingly, "It was a situation which meant leaving was all you could do." Feeling as though any more conversation about this would dishearten or upset the young apprentice, she nudged Skypaw with her muzzle, "Go get yourself something to eat - Toad and Shiver brought back some prey earlier and I'm sure there's something for everycat." |
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jul 19, 2023 19:54:33 GMT -5
"I'll admit getting used to the forest will take some time." Rust remarked as they walked. In the mountains, he didn't have to worry about thorns stabbing into his paws or getting burrs stuck in his fur. "The forest is a lot more peaceful though." He found the rustling of the leaves and bird songs relaxing. "Besides, I don't think we have to worry about large birds here."
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jul 20, 2023 0:12:41 GMT -5
(I wanted to go ahead and give you guys my main plot idea. Basically, the clan has to deal with predators mostly foxes, badgers or coyotes who don't take to kindly to the clan cats taking their land and taking their food. They start stealing the clan cats food and ambushing patrols. We could decide where to go from there. Thoughts? I'm open to suggestions!)
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Post by Thistlefur on Jul 20, 2023 5:46:46 GMT -5
Smoke merely grunted at his brother's words as the pair kept walking - his eyes still narrowed and glancing around him. "There's always some predator to worry about." He grimaced, "If it's not birds like in the Mountains it's something else." Turning his head to face his brother, looking at him with unhidden judgement he added, "And surely you can't already find this forest to be better than home?"
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𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢
call me blue <3
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Post by 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢 on Jul 20, 2023 8:29:12 GMT -5
(maybe some cats get upset at the constant attacks and disagree with staying in the area?)
Sky smiled gently at Dawn's kindness. She felt at ease talking to the older she-cat. The white molly felt as if she was heard since they could relate to so much. She knew many of the others would never understand how a kittypet could ever love twolegs. "Yes, of course," She meowed, dipping her head in return to Dawn's suggestion. "I am quite hungry." Without another word, she gently brushed past Dawn, heading to the fresh-kill pile.
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Post by Chillywind~! on Jul 20, 2023 19:28:46 GMT -5
(Hopefully this is still open?? ^^')
Name: Diamond
Clan Name: Diamondnose.
Description: Short spotted black and white she-cat. Black ears, paws, and tail. Has a black diamond marking on nose. Has a small scar on her left knee. Light green eyes.
Rank: Warrior
Age: 25 moons
Personality: Quiet, intelligent, empathetic, curious, reserved, confident, patient, soft spoken, and loyal to those she cares for.
Relationships: Best friend from the adoption center: Duskrise.
Name: Duskie
Clan Name: Duskrise
Description: A tall and athletic she cat. Dark brown pelt, white tail tip. Black ears, stripes. Has a large scar on right shoulder, and a slightly torn right ear. Amber eyes.
Rank: Warrior
Age: 23 moons
Personality: Quiet, friendly, over-protective, moody, short fused, dreamy, deep thinker, arrogant, and firey.
Relationships: Best friend from the adoption center: Diamondnose
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jul 20, 2023 19:39:31 GMT -5
(All good just add your screen name and I will add)
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jul 20, 2023 19:47:55 GMT -5
"Don't get me wrong, I miss our mountain home but the forest is so much more colorful." Rust pointed out. The mountain felt so bare and lonely at times. "There is a lot more to see and it feels cooler under the trees versus the sun beating down on us. I wonder how the forest will look during leaf-bare!"
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𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢
call me blue <3
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Post by 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢 on Jul 20, 2023 19:49:31 GMT -5
(lol rust is so innocent)
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Post by Thistlefur on Jul 21, 2023 7:30:21 GMT -5
(Aw he is - quite like the contrast between the brothers so far)
Smoke only grimaced again. As much as his brother sounded enthusiastic, he himself couldn't see what Rust saw in this forest. "It'll look like everything else in Leaf-Bare." Smoke replied in a deadpan fashion, "Cold and Icy." As though ice itself tipped his words, he added in a cold growl, "And pretty colours doesn't catch any prey. We need to see what we can actually catch around here."
Stalking ahead to walk in time with Timber, he asked, "Are we just going to travel West all day or are we going to mark borders and catch some prey too?"
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Jul 24, 2023 22:55:04 GMT -5
(Sorry for the poof!)
Rust blinks a few times before shaking his head. He wished his brother would just lighten up a little bit.
"We will mark borders and catch some prey." Timber answered him. "I've been thinking since these trees look so similar that we claw at the trees so that we know where we are going."
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Post by Thistlefur on Jul 25, 2023 12:58:45 GMT -5
(No worries! ^^)
Smoke glanced at the trees around him, his eyes were questioning as ever and his face held its usual scowl. "They all look the same." he sniffed, "And a cat could dislodge a claw if they're not careful doing it." In spite of his complaints, he scored a large scratch at the base of one tree with his claws, the scratch itself was wider at one end and more narrowed at the other. "We could do it in a way that subtly signposts the camp." He grumbled, pointing his tail - the narrowed end of the large scratch was directed in such a way that pointed down the path they had been walking through.
The grey-ginger tom grumbled to himself briefly as thoughts came into his head, turning around to Timber he asked, "But it might be dangerous to signpost the camp, other cats might work out what it means - should we mark the trees like this or not?"
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Post by Junospower on Jul 25, 2023 15:24:21 GMT -5
( 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢 would you like to have Toad and Shiver skip ahead a little bit and maybe go do something with Sky?) |
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𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢
call me blue <3
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Post by 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢 on Jul 25, 2023 15:31:26 GMT -5
(yes that's fine we can maybe say toad is resting and do something with sky and shiver)
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Post by Junospower on Jul 25, 2023 21:24:28 GMT -5
After some time working, the pair of toms finished their work. Shiver glanced over at Toad. Despite the older tom’s desperation to hide it, it was clear to the younger that he was in pain. Yet Shiver past no judgement, knowing full well he would have done the exact same if it was him who feel off the tree. “I’m going to see if Sky wants to go hunting, why don’t you go take a break?”
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𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢
call me blue <3
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Post by 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢 on Jul 26, 2023 9:24:43 GMT -5
Toad grumbled to himself. As much as he didn't want to, he knew he needed the rest. Perhaps later on he would feel a bit better and get back out in the evening. "Yes of course." He grunted to Shiver, getting himself more comfortable in his nest before laying his head down and closing his eyes.
And where do you think you're going? The long-haired molly thought, her blue eyes focused intently on her opponent. A large, brown, beetle making its way across the camp. Sky lay crouched lengths away from the beetle, her ears flattened and her tail lashing in mock anger. So you think you can intrude on my territory, eh? We'll see about that! She exclaimed inwardly, launching herself at the bug. Batting at it with sheathed claws until it was rolled over onto its back. Surrender, or face my fury! Sky gave a small growl, raising her paw up and smashing it down. Satisfied when she heard the gentle squish that came from underneath. Silly beetle.
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Post by 🐦silvermoon2🐦 on Jul 27, 2023 6:39:05 GMT -5
(Does anyone have a character open for Springshadow?)
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Post by Junospower on Jul 27, 2023 8:31:07 GMT -5
(You can join up with Shiver and Sky if you’d like)
Trotting out of the den, Shiver looked around for Sky. He spotted the former kittypet making short work of an unsuspecting beetle. The dark pelted tom found himself impressed at the she-cat’s stalking skills. Shiver made his way over to her, his tail raised high in greeting. “Feel like going out hunting?”
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Post by 🐦silvermoon2🐦 on Jul 27, 2023 12:00:29 GMT -5
(Ok, thanks!) Springshadow
In Camp, with Shiver and Sky Junospower Springshadow overheard Shiver asking Sky if she'd like to hunt with him, and, having nothing else to do at the moment, padded over to them. ' Mind if I join your hunt' she asked. |
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𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢
call me blue <3
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Post by 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢 on Jul 27, 2023 12:36:10 GMT -5
Sky scrambled up to her paws at the sudden voice behind her. Her pelt tingled in embarrassment. Did he see that whole thing? She inwardly screamed. She didn't want them to think of her as a kit. "Er, sure." She quickly said after an awkward silence. Her eyes darted over as Springshadow came to join them. She let a bit of her guard down. If they were going hunting she knew at least the she-cat wouldn't judge her.
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Post by Junospower on Jul 27, 2023 15:57:38 GMT -5
Shiver’s ears perked up at the approach of Springshadow, “Sure. More eyes the better,” he chirped. He lead the she-cats out of camp. His paws were tingling to get back to work and he was eager to see what his companions could do. Sky did a good job stalking that beetle, there was no doubt that she had the makings of a fine hunter.
“I was thinking we try over by the pond. Prey would probably be around this time for a drink, and who knows, we can even try to fish,” he called over his shoulder.
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𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢
call me blue <3
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Post by 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑢 on Jul 27, 2023 16:13:48 GMT -5
The pond? Sky wasn't a very good fisher. She wasn't a very good swimmer at all for that matter. She hated how heavy she felt from her water-logged long fur. The she-cat preferred the land. It was safer. And drier. She added inwardly. Maybe she would be able to catch something around the pond. Her blue eyes curiously lingered on Shiver. "Did you have ponds in the mountains?" She wondered aloud.
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Post by 🐦silvermoon2🐦 on Jul 27, 2023 19:56:53 GMT -5
Springshadow
Hunting, with Shiver and Sky
Springshadow followed Shiver and Sky out of camp, enjoying the feel of the gentle breeze on her pelt and the chatter of birds high up in the trees. 'The pond sounds good' she replied to Shiver, the pond would be a good place to hunt, Springshadow thought in satisfaction. She had always liked the water, and was good at catching fish. She remembered the pond her old twolegs had and how she had loved to take dips in there. That was so long ago, Springshadow thought, it almost felt like another lifetime ago. Her thoughts were interrupted by Sky's mew, she pricked her ears to listen.
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