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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 9:16:01 GMT -5
“Oh! Well, yeah, of course I’ll go with you.” Owlwhisker perked, moving to pad quickly to her side. He was glad that she seemed to be doing as alright as she could be. Even so, he was also glad that she wanted his company. He lifted his tail, chuckling out.
“Well! You’ve come to the right tom! Land hunting is my specialty for er...obvious reasons.”
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Post by Willow on May 28, 2020 9:21:15 GMT -5
Littleshadow nodded, looking a little relieved as they padded further away from the barn. "I was hoping you would say that. There should be a decent amount of prey around here though wouldn't you think? If it all also fled from the forest?"
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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 9:36:34 GMT -5
Littleshadow nodded, looking a little relieved as they padded further away from the barn. "I was hoping you would say that. There should be a decent amount of prey around here though wouldn't you think? If it all also fled from the forest?" “Yep!...At least, I would think so! Usually the squirrels are easiest to catch, but I think we’ll have better luck finding a mouse or a water vole.” Owlwhisker decided, flickering his gaze around curiously. “The trick is to be really light on your paws so they can’t feel you!” |
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Post by Jekyll on May 28, 2020 9:37:00 GMT -5
Pepper smiled softly. "I wasn't being mushy. I just know that it must be even harder on you right now since you knew all of the cats that have passed. I was making sure you knew you weren't by yourself." Not like I've always been. No one deserves the life I've had.“Hmph...” Iciclepaw scoffed at her words, but seemed to be rather quiet with thought. “I haven’t really lost anyone close to me though...My siblings are fine, and so are my parents...You’re oddly gentle, for a loner.” He decided, looking at Pepper. Pepper seemed surprised by the tom's words before simply shrugging her shoulders. "No one here as given me a reason to be unkind. And seeing the horror and loss that you all are going through... I know that being gentle is the best I can do to help." |
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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 9:41:18 GMT -5
“Well...hmph...Thanks then, I guess.” Iciclepaw shrugged, always rather stubborn and cold, but not enough to refuse her kindness in such a stressful time. At least she wasn’t an invading rouge dead-set on killing one of them.
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Post by Willow on May 28, 2020 9:42:01 GMT -5
Littleshadow listened intently, she was smaller than the average Riverclan cat, that couldn't be too hard. She scented the air again, glad to find the smell of smoke was slowly dissipating. "Light on my feet, I can do that." she murmured. Spotting movement in the bushes up ahead her eyes lit up. She dropped into a hunter's crouch, which was rather uncommon for her. She looked at Owlwhisker for a moment almost looking for approval.
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Post by Jekyll on May 28, 2020 9:45:11 GMT -5
Pepper chuckled lightly at the tom's stubbornness before suddenly doubling over in a sudden coughing fit, her body shaking horribly. It became obvious just how thin and sickly she was, her gentle eyes also dull and vacant and her fur sticking to her bony form as though it hadn't been groomed in moons. Once the fit was over the she-cat cleared her throat and I'm turned back to Iciclepaw. "No need to thank me."
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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 9:52:26 GMT -5
Littleshadow listened intently, she was smaller than the average Riverclan cat, that couldn't be too hard. She scented the air again, glad to find the smell of smoke was slowly dissipating. "Light on my feet, I can do that." she murmured. Spotting movement in the bushes up ahead her eyes lit up. She dropped into a hunter's crouch, which was rather uncommon for her. She looked at Owlwhisker for a moment almost looking for approval. Owlwhisker watched her with a bright look in his eyes. “You’ve got it pretty close! You’re smaller, like me, so try to make sure when you lunge, that you do it on your toes.” He decided, looking carefully at her before grinning. “Now go get it!” |
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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 9:54:09 GMT -5
Iciclepaw watched Pepper with a frown.
“Starclan, you do really look like you’re on your last breath. I’m sure Earthstar will find some way to help you. Maybe one of our medicine cats can look at you when they’re free.”
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Post by Willow on May 28, 2020 9:59:40 GMT -5
Littleshadow stalked forward, spotting the mouse eating a berry under a nearby bush. She made sure she was in position before pouncing. The pounce itself was fine, but her aim was a little off, the mouse squealed as her claws caught into it's lower back. Grumbling, the she-cat quickly snapped it's neck before it could get away.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 10:01:54 GMT -5
“Wow! You’re a natural!” Owlwhisker praised, pushing towards the she-cat with bright blue eyes.
“Usually most of the others are really slow and miss the pounce. But you got it down pretty well!”
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Post by Willow on May 28, 2020 10:05:54 GMT -5
Littleshadow shook her head "I don't think so, I almost didn't pass my warrior's assessment due to being such a poor hunter on land. I think my mentor just took pity on me due to my skill in hunting fish." she mewed sheepishly. "Your tips and encouragement must have helped me."
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Post by Jekyll on May 28, 2020 10:11:45 GMT -5
Iciclepaw watched Pepper with a frown. “Starclan, you do really look like you’re on your last breath. I’m sure Earthstar will find some way to help you. Maybe one of our medicine cats can look at you when they’re free.” "They don't need to waste their time on me. I know I'm not welcome here, that one tom made it all too clear." |
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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 10:16:09 GMT -5
Littleshadow shook her head "I don't think so, I almost didn't pass my warrior's assessment due to being such a poor hunter on land. I think my mentor just took pity on me due to my skill in hunting fish." she mewed sheepishly. "Your tips and encouragement must have helped me." “Oh! Really?...” Owlwhisker’s chest fluttered with emotion, at the idea that his encouragements could have helped her. His tail curled as he chuckled. “I’m sure you did great on your assignment no matter what! I know how hardworking and dedicated you are. Riverclan’s all about fish, so I’m sure the land hunting wasn’t too focused on.” |
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Post by Foxstar26 on May 28, 2020 10:17:56 GMT -5
Noot
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Post by Willow on May 28, 2020 10:19:25 GMT -5
Songkit wriggled with excitement jumping on top of her father's back. "Yay!! Songwhisper! What about Graykit and Viperkit? They need names too!" Minnowtail watched in amusement while her daughter beat up Ripplepath unknowingly, trying to hold in her laughter. for fox :3 ) |
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Post by Willow on May 28, 2020 10:21:22 GMT -5
Littleshadow nodded, mind flashing back to the minimal lessons she had received on land hunting as an apprentice. "That's for sure! In leaf-bare though I'm a little useless when it comes to hunting when the river is frozen. Perhaps if you come hunting with me more often I'll be able to improve for next leaf-bare!"
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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 10:26:56 GMT -5
“Go hunting more with you?” Owlwhisker blinked in surprise before he gave an enthusiastic nod.
“Of course I’ll go out more with you! You’re always great company. Besides, I would be happy to show you all my tricks.” He could feel a little flutter of excitement at the idea of spending more time with her, happy to see her pain lessen a bit.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 10:28:13 GMT -5
Iciclepaw watched Pepper with a frown. “Starclan, you do really look like you’re on your last breath. I’m sure Earthstar will find some way to help you. Maybe one of our medicine cats can look at you when they’re free.” "They don't need to waste their time on me. I know I'm not welcome here, that one tom made it all too clear." “Who, Reedheart? Pft, that tom doesn’t welcome anyone besides his mate. I can’t say if you’re welcome here or not, but I can say that Reedheart would chase anything off the territory.” Iciclepaw scoffed, tossing his eyes with a small smirk. |
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Post by Willow on May 28, 2020 10:30:28 GMT -5
Littleshadow purred lightly, the tom's optimistic behavior had always lifted her spirits. It was amazing to her that even now after witnessing the death of her mother that he could make her feel better unlike anyone else. She stood up burying the mouse before walking past him, making their pelts brush in a moment of confidence. "We should keep looking, one mouse won't feed the whole clan."
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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 11:01:23 GMT -5
“Oh, yeah! Good idea.” Owlwhisker jumped back into action, padding quickly through the undergrowth.
“Seems like the fire hasn’t touched this place. That’s good, yeah?...I think I can scent a bird.” He whispered, tail lifting high as he pointed it towards an old log.
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Post by Willow on May 28, 2020 11:04:29 GMT -5
Littleshadow felt a flick of disappointment when he didn't react to her boldness but shook her head, padding alongside him again. She turned to look at the direction that he had indicated. "Your turn!" she mewed, settling back to let him have a chance to hunt.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 11:29:31 GMT -5
(He’s a brick, he’ll get it soon XD Littleshadow is so cute, I love her.)
“Alright! Alright, I got this.” Owlwhisker pumped himself up, flickering his sharp eyes towards the twittering sound of the bird. He could see it pecking at the bark of the log. The Siamese tom lowered himself down into a crouch. He remembered the times he would chase birds near the twolegnests, and he found himself slipping back into the motions.
He finally sprang, giving a little start as the bird scratched at his muzzle, though it was hardly enough to stop him from biting down on the prey.
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Post by Willow on May 28, 2020 11:40:25 GMT -5
Littleshadow watched him closely, trying to memorize how he moved so she could follow it in the future. She grinned as he caught the bird. "Yay! Good job Owlwhisker!"
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Post by Jekyll on May 28, 2020 11:49:55 GMT -5
"They don't need to waste their time on me. I know I'm not welcome here, that one tom made it all too clear." “Who, Reedheart? Pft, that tom doesn’t welcome anyone besides his mate. I can’t say if you’re welcome here or not, but I can say that Reedheart would chase anything off the territory.” Iciclepaw scoffed, tossing his eyes with a small smirk. "Everyone else seems to not like that I'm here either though. I've seen some of the cats glaring at me and such. It's alright though since I'm use to that really." |
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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 11:58:52 GMT -5
Owlwhisker beamed at Littleshadow’s praise, feeling his pelt warm more than usual. He waved his tail and exclaimed.
“Not too bad, right? The stupid thing hooked my muzzle, but there’s no blood. I think I’m okay.” He teased.
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Post by Moonblazer on May 28, 2020 12:00:09 GMT -5
“We’re just not used to outsiders.” Iciclepaw explained. “Alot of rouges and loners have attacked and killed cats of the clans when they invaded our territories...I think we’re all just cautious of trusting blindly.”
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Post by Jekyll on May 28, 2020 12:09:40 GMT -5
Pepper nodded in understanding before forcing herself to finally sit on just her haunches, her body shaking as she did so. Letting out a breath afterwards the she-cat gazed around at the clan. "I wanna meet Earthstar. If there's something I can do to help, be it even sitting down watching kits or just anything, I wanna help. That way I'll earn the right to have your medicine cats give me help."
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Post by Willow on May 28, 2020 12:41:15 GMT -5
Owlwhisker beamed at Littleshadow’s praise, feeling his pelt warm more than usual. He waved his tail and exclaimed. “Not too bad, right? The stupid thing hooked my muzzle, but there’s no blood. I think I’m okay.” He teased. Littleshadow moved forwards to inspect the wound, When spotting the small scratch she shook her head, laughing quietly “I’m sure you’ll survive.” |
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Post by Moonblazer on May 31, 2020 10:06:03 GMT -5
(There will be a Medicine Cat Gathering today! It will probably last the day, but be ready to post on the Moonstone page if you are a Medicine Cat!)
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