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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2023 15:25:57 GMT -5
(OOC: @swaggycassie Up for a ceremony as well, specifically the Moonstone(?) part?) Would you mind starting, I can't at the moment. |
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Dec 11, 2023 16:05:05 GMT -5
@swaggycassie
Stormpaw
The passage from the camp grounds to YewClan's sacred place passed surprisingly quickly as future mentor and future apprentice talked amongst themselves. Stormpaw, walking onwards with a new conviction in her heart, was about to begin her journey as a medicine cat! Having gotten some well-wishes from her clanmates, she joined Icepath in completing the ceremonial trip to commune with StarClan.
Her grey fur shone in the Moonstone's illumination, her tail swishing slowly as she waited for Icepath to begin the ceremony. This is it, she thought, her silver eyes shimmering. This is where my journey truly begins.
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(OOC: I don't recall you giving a name to the sacred place, and I'm also assuming they have a Moonstone like the source code does.)
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Post by Sand on Dec 11, 2023 17:14:56 GMT -5
Spottedfur — patrol — with Beesong & DappleswipequokkaSpottedfur led a small patrol, consisting of Beesong, Dappleswipe, and himself. As he stalked through the forest, he heard a very odd sound. Was there another cat around? Had one of his patrol mates left without his permission? Pawsteps. He was hearing pawsteps! They were quite close to the PlumClan border after all. Maybe a cat from PlumClan was lurking around? ”Beesong, Dappleswipe. Did you hear that noise?” he inquired, glancing at his two clanmates. Hopefully he was wrong, but this was the second time in a few moons that he had heard a strange sound before. ”It sounds like pawsteps…”
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Post by jaybun! on Dec 11, 2023 17:23:34 GMT -5
ooc;; just realized i've been calling mudspeck mudfleck this whole time. so sorry muddy boy BUBBLINGSTAR - CEREMONY PART TWO With another nod to Mudspeck, who joined Stormkit at the front, Bubblingstar happily announced the next big event of the day, " Stormkit has grown quickly, and it is time for her to be apprenticed. From this day on, until her warrior's ceremony, she will be known as Stormpaw!" He paused to allow the clan to cheer, and then with a small smile, " Her mentor will be Mudspeck. He is a diligent warrior, and I hope he teaches you all he knows." BUBBLINGSTAR - Stormpaw Bubblingstar had long grown tired of being injured. When his splinted leg didn't itch, it ached, and when it didn't ache, the constant thump of it hitting the ground as he hobbled about drove him mad. Aside from draining Icepath's poppy stores (which he refused to do further), he had found one method of relief. Tiredly, and against Icepath's better judgement, Bubblingstar limped his way out of camp. The puddles of sun had long left camp proper, but he figured he couldn't get in too much trouble just outside. The ginger tom's ears perked curiously as he spotted Stormpaw also taking advantage of the sun's warmth. Seeing the little she-cat was always a highlight of his day- call him biased. " Stormpaw! Bubblingstar chirped, picking a spot not too far from the apprentice, " how are you? |
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Post by Brownie on Dec 11, 2023 17:51:51 GMT -5
[[ the struggle of mudspeck vs mudfleck and icepelt vs icepath is very real to me and I struggle daily ]]
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Post by Sapphirejas on Dec 11, 2023 19:09:07 GMT -5
 whispering FrostfleckFrostfleck and the warrior, Mudfleck goes out on a hunting patrol. They crossed the Thunderpath to access the prey on the other side. They caught loads of prey on this land, and things were looking good for the upcoming leaf-bare! As Frostfleck pounced on a rabbit, she saw some Twolegs and a Twoleg kit coming out of a monster on the side of the Thunderpath she and Mudfleck crossed! She let out a yowl of terror, her fur spiked up, and and raised her hackles. "Mudfleck, I know that the hunting is great here, we need to get out here!" Yelled Frostfleck with fear, her eyes locked on the brown tom. "Or the Twolegs will get us!" |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2023 7:41:30 GMT -5
Moon 6
TheKeenGlint
 Icepath
Ceremony The moonstone shimmered like starlit ice in the darkness of the cavern, fang-like spires making shadows in the corner of Icepath's vision. Her pale eyes, almost as pale as the stone, flickered towards her new apprentice. Excitement sparkled through her fur, making it prickle. Her long tail snaked behind her, guiding Stormpaw down the dark tunnel and into the new light.
Shards of quartz surrounded the giant Moonstone, as if it was in a crater. Her claws unsheathed and she leapt onto Moonstone, careful not to slip on its smooth surface. She flicked an ear, signaling Stormpaw to climb on of the smaller shards in front of her. She could feel the other healers' eyes on her, watching her every move. It didn't feel so long ago that Icepath herself was on the shards below.
"I, Icepath, healer and guardian of YewClan call upon my ancestors to gaze upon this apprentice. Though she began training as a warrior, she heeded your call and has decided to become a medicine cat." Her brittle voice sounded regal, echoing in the vast openness of the cave.
"Stormpaw, is it your wish to follow the will of StarClan and stand apart from other Clan rivalries?" She held back the last words, she didn't want to think about that now.
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Dec 12, 2023 13:38:34 GMT -5
Moon 6
TheKeenGlint
Icepath
Ceremony The moonstone shimmered like starlit ice in the darkness of the cavern, fang-like spires making shadows in the corner of Icepath's vision. Her pale eyes, almost as pale as the stone, flickered towards her new apprentice. Excitement sparkled through her fur, making it prickle. Her long tail snaked behind her, guiding Stormpaw down the dark tunnel and into the new light.
Shards of quartz surrounded the giant Moonstone, as if it was in a crater. Her claws unsheathed and she leapt onto Moonstone, careful not to slip on its smooth surface. She flicked an ear, signaling Stormpaw to climb on of the smaller shards in front of her. She could feel the other healers' eyes on her, watching her every move. It didn't feel so long ago that Icepath herself was on the shards below.
"I, Icepath, healer and guardian of YewClan call upon my ancestors to gaze upon this apprentice. Though she began training as a warrior, she heeded your call and has decided to become a medicine cat." Her brittle voice sounded regal, echoing in the vast openness of the cave.
"Stormpaw, is it your wish to follow the will of StarClan and stand apart from other Clan rivalries?" She held back the last words, she didn't want to think about that now.
Stormpaw
Stormpaw looked Icepath in the eye. This was it. Every question about herbs, every doubt about her future, all of it had led to this. And yet, her spirit burned, knowing full well she was just getting started.
"It is," she replied, unwavering conviction in her voice. No turning back now. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2023 17:08:18 GMT -5
Moon 6
TheKeenGlint
Icepath
Ceremony "Then until the plants wither, the stars die out, and YewClan is no more," she took a breath, beaming with pride at her apprentice. Her claws were gentlely scraping the stone, most would assume joy, but there was something darker in Icepath's mind. The wide, blue eyes of a naive kitten, one who had no idea the law she was binding herself too.
"You shall be YewClan's next healer,"
OOC: More backstory for the lovely Icepath |
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Dec 12, 2023 18:46:54 GMT -5
Stormpaw
Stormpaw stood before the Moonstone for a few seconds, almost forgetting what she had to do next. Then her tail flicked upwards as Icepath's overview of the ceremony returned to her. Her next step, now that Icepath's traditional text had concluded, was to receive a dream from StarClan. So, as instructed before the two healers left, she padded towards the Moonstone until she was face-to-face with her own reflection in the mighty rock. She leaned forward until her nose was pressed firm against it, the sheening rock cool and unrough. Heartbeats passed. Then an almighty drowsiness overcame her...
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When Stormpaw woke up, she found herself surrounded by a verdant meadow, its grass fresh and the breeze carrying the scent of newleaf from distant flowers. Birdsong greeted the new medicine cat apprentice, lilting and bright. But as Stormpaw squinted to make sense of her new surroundings, she noticed that the world around her seemed a bit... more ethereal. She was quick to conclude that her dream meant a brief stint in StarClan, or at least some place like it.
Out of the corner of her eye, a dark grey, almost black, she-cat padded into view. Her short pelt was dotted with lighter and darker patches, with a black mask-like marking around her gentle blue eyes. As soon as she noticed Stormkit, her expression brightened, her tail held aloft and her smile as radiant as the greenleaf sun.
Her smile...
"...Mosspond?" she mewed, barely audible. "Is that you?"
"Stormpaw...?" replied the StarClan cat, tilting her head to one side.
There was a brief silence before both cats bounded towards each other in greeting. Stormpaw, having now picked up her mother's scent, fell forwards as overjoyed tears fell from her eyes. Time seemed to stand still as they stayed like this, among the lush hunting grounds of StarClan.
"Oh, Stormpaw," purred Mosspond, "I'm sorry I couldn't be there to watch you grow up. But I've followed your journey all this time, and... You've grown so much..."
"I-I thought I'd never see you again..." sobbed Stormpaw as parent and child pressed their foreheads against each other. She trembled, but still endeavoured to remain stood, wanting to look like a cat her mother could be proud of. "I've decided to be a medicine cat now. I hope you're proud of me. Everything I've done is to honour you and everything you've done for your clan."
"You make me proud of you every single day, little one. I can't wait to see where this adventure takes you next." Mosspond gave her kit one last embrace, curling her tail around her as their short time together drew to a close. "Remember; so long as you trust in your heart, you can take on anything."
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(OOC: Hope it's okay that I described Mosspond, let alone had her feature in the dream...!)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2023 19:47:03 GMT -5
TheKeenGlintOOC: I think that's it for the ceremony! Tomorrow I can start the patrol!
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Dec 13, 2023 13:03:05 GMT -5
(OOC: Sorry for vanishing today, I've been busy with Xmas decorating and sending parcels)
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Dec 13, 2023 19:29:51 GMT -5
BUBBLINGSTAR - Stormpaw Bubblingstar had long grown tired of being injured. When his splinted leg didn't itch, it ached, and when it didn't ache, the constant thump of it hitting the ground as he hobbled about drove him mad. Aside from draining Icepath's poppy stores (which he refused to do further), he had found one method of relief. Tiredly, and against Icepath's better judgement, Bubblingstar limped his way out of camp. The puddles of sun had long left camp proper, but he figured he couldn't get in too much trouble just outside. The ginger tom's ears perked curiously as he spotted Stormpaw also taking advantage of the sun's warmth. Seeing the little she-cat was always a highlight of his day- call him biased. " Stormpaw! Bubblingstar chirped, picking a spot not too far from the apprentice, " how are you?
Stormpaw
It was funny. As a kit in the nursery, Stormpaw would've bounced so much she would've dug a hole through the camp floor if Bubblingstar had greeted her by name. But as he slumped over to join her in soaking up the sun, she reacted with a simple twitch of the whiskers. If nothing else, her increasing maturity has taught her the art of restraint.
"Hi, Bubblingstar," she mewed. "I'm managing." Not entirely untrue, although the slow whip of her tail hinted at a deeper-set issue. Sure enough...
"Actually, there's something I've been meaning to ask you. It's about my training."
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Post by jaybun! on Dec 13, 2023 21:26:53 GMT -5
BUBBLINGSTAR - Stormpaw " Oh?"" Bubblingstar said, with a tilt of the head. Now that he got a better look at her...it was obvious something was weighing heavily on Stormpaw. A small tendril of anxiety unfurled in his chest. Was it his choice of mentor? Some of their clanmates had never been the most patient with the young she-cat; could that be bothering her? He straightened up some from his earlier slouch, curling his tail tightly to his side. |
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Dec 14, 2023 4:26:07 GMT -5
BUBBLINGSTAR - Stormpaw " Oh?"" Bubblingstar said, with a tilt of the head. Now that he got a better look at her...it was obvious something was weighing heavily on Stormpaw. A small tendril of anxiety unfurled in his chest. Was it his choice of mentor? Some of their clanmates had never been the most patient with the young she-cat; could that be bothering her? He straightened up some from his earlier slouch, curling his tail tightly to his side.
Stormpaw
Stormpaw glanced down at the floor before meeting Bubblingstar's eye again to speak, in a low voice so as to try and put his mind at ease. None of this, after all, was his fault.
"While I've been training," she began, "I've felt a change in the way I relate to fighting. I've found..." Her whiskers shifted towards her head. "I've found I don't like it. Plain and simple, I don't like the idea of hurting another cat. I though about ways to try and fix it, but nothing stuck."
A pause. Then Shatterpaw swallowed away whatever hesitation was left.
"That's why I've decided... I'd much rather learn to heal, and to help all cats in the territories. Starting the next half moon, I want to start training as a medicine cat."
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Post by Brownie on Dec 14, 2023 14:17:51 GMT -5
It's not monday, but it is Moonday!! hehe
I'm finally gonna spend some time to update the front page today too~ get everything up to code. (the most annoying part is the images from cats aging smh)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2023 14:21:35 GMT -5
Yay Moonday! I'll be RPing today most likely! I've been just really busy recently with Christmas stuff.
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Post by Brownie on Dec 14, 2023 14:40:59 GMT -5
x - Moon 7 - x
Mid autumn; windy
Clan Events: None
Major Events Event: Bubblingstar's broken bone finally healed! Patrol: Hunting (leader) Relationships - Wishes they could get their pelt to shine like Icepath's (-)
- Appreciates Dappleswipe's honest complement (+) with Beesong, Mudfleck
Event : A constant wind
Choice : Do Not Proceed
Outcome : Bubblingstar and Beesong lose Mudspeck in the roaring wind. They wait in place until he finds his way back to them. While they lose some time, the hunt is still successful.
Is complaining about having been on too many Dawn Patrols recently. Patrol: Border (leader) Relationships - Caught Beesong telling an embarrassing story about her from when they were apprentices (--) with Dappleswipe, Spottedfur, Scarletdrift
Event : A FlowerClan apprentice
Choice : Proceed
Outcome : Eager to steal a FlowerClan apprentice from beneath their noses and increase YewClan's strength in the same blow, Frostfleck sticks close to Stempaw on their way to camp. Icepelt STATUS: HEALTHY || @swaggycassie Is enjoying spending time with Stormpaw. Patrol: Herb gathering (leader) Relationships - Offers to groom a hard-to-reach place for Dappleswipe (++)
- Appreciates how Stormpaw often asks how she's doing (++) with Stormpaw
Event : Late season betony
Choice : Proceed.
Outcome : There's plenty to collect, even in autumn's weak sun. Is thinking about a strange Twoleg object they heard about at the gathering. Patrol: Border Relationships - Asks Bubblingstar how he's doing. (+)
with Icepath
Event : Late season betony
Choice : Proceed.
Outcome : There's plenty to collect, even in autumn's weak sun. Almost got caught out in a sudden wind storm. Major Events Event: Was seen arguing with a cat from BurdockClan that almost came to a fight. Patrol: Border Relationships - Asks Stormpaw if there's any herbs he can look out for while he's hunting. (+)
- Adds oak leaves to Frostfleck's nest. (+) with Frostfleck, Dappleswipe, Scarletdrift
Event : A FlowerClan apprentice
Choice : Proceed.
Outcome : Eager to steal a FlowerClan apprentice from beneath their noses and increase YewClan's strength in the same blow, Frostfleck sticks close to Stempaw on their way to camp. Tries to set a good example for the younger cats. Major Events Event: His sprain has healed. Patrol: Border Relationships - Heard an ugly rumor about Stormpaw (--)
- Is really surprised Frostfleck's life isn't as easy as he thought it would be as deputy (++)
with Frostfleck, Spottedfur, Dappleswipe
Event : A FlowerClan apprentice
Choice : Proceed
Outcome : Eager to steal a FlowerClan apprentice from beneath their noses and increase YewClan's strength in the same blow, Frostfleck sticks close to Stempaw on their way to camp. Wants to complement Dappleswipe's fighting techniques. Patrol: Hunting Relationships - Challenged Mudspeck to spar.
- Didn't get a joke Icepath was telling (-) with Mudspeck, Bubblingstar
Event : A constant wind
Choice : Do Not Proceed
Outcome : Bubblingstar and Beesong lose Mudspeck in the roaring wind. They wait in place until he finds his way back to them. While they lose some time, the hunt is still successful. Is looking forward to the Gathering. Major Events Event: Is free of fleas! Patrol: Hunting Relationships - Wants to explore with Scarletdrift! (+) with Beesong, Bubblingstar
Event : A constant wind
Choice : Do Not Proceed.
Outcome : Bubblingstar and Beesong lose Mudspeck in the roaring wind. They wait in place until he finds his way back to them. While they lose some time, the hunt is still successful. Dappleswipe STATUS: HEALTHY || @open Is eavesdropping on Frostfleck. Patrol: Border Relationships - Spars with Scarletdrift (+)
with Spottedfur, Frostfleck, Scarletdrift
Event : A FlowerClan apprentice
Choice : Proceed
Outcome : Eager to steal a FlowerClan apprentice from beneath their noses and increase YewClan's strength in the same blow, Frostfleck sticks close to Stempaw on their way to camp. Stempaw STATUS: HEALTHY || @open I Patrol: None Relationships -
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Dec 14, 2023 14:50:16 GMT -5
(OOC: Ooooh a newcomer! How lovely that Spottedfur is showing an interest in his kid's training! Also wow Scarletdrift and Stormpaw are basically sitcom arch nemeses at this point lol)
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Post by Brownie on Dec 14, 2023 14:53:09 GMT -5
new cat new cat!! Yall we just stole a FlowerClan apprentice ;-;
Does his vengeful nature have something to do with Bramblespots' murder???? ]]
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Post by jaybun! on Dec 14, 2023 17:16:25 GMT -5
ooc;; bubbling is finally free from camp!!!!! and a flowerclan apprentice, oooooooo...... good to see storm and him are getting closer :3
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Post by Sapphirejas on Dec 14, 2023 20:16:42 GMT -5
Oooh! A new cat!
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Post by Sand on Dec 15, 2023 10:46:12 GMT -5
( TheKeenGlint - is it okay if I have Spottedfur interact with Stormpaw? I'm excited that he had an interaction with her! ) |
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Dec 15, 2023 12:45:21 GMT -5
(OOC: Sand Of course! Especially given the nature of their interactions this moon.) |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2023 14:28:42 GMT -5
Moon 6 The healer purred, enjoying yet another autumn evening. Her coat had grown longer and thicker, a bit more puffy this season. One of the cons of autumn, though it did keep her warm, so it couldn't really be counted. While most healers fretted over the illnesses of the coming cold season, Icepath spent most of her time relaxing in the few sunbeams that broke through the clouds.
Her tufted ears flicked and closed eyes slowly fluttered open as she sat up, the soft sound of paws on pine needles alerting her to a feline's presence. She blinked a few times, adjusting to the golden light.
"Greetings, Bubblingstar!" Icepath bowed her head respectfully to her leader.
TheKeenGlint
Icepath
Herb Gathering An early frost had blanketed the forest floor, causing most of the herbs around to wither. The healer only prayed that her betony garden hadn't been effected by the weak sunlight and bitter cold. Occasionally she would stop, her tail disturbing the low-lying ferns as she waited for new apprentice, Stormpaw, to catch up. The smoke's long legs allowed her to have a bigger stride than the shorter cat, and her naturally fast pace made the gap bigger.
"If we're lucky, there will be a few buds left." Her dark gray nose was flaring, searching for the scent of the much-needed herb. Honestly, how much trouble would this plant be?
OOC: Excited for more Bubblingstar & Icepath interactions |
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Post by Brownie on Dec 15, 2023 15:32:18 GMT -5
(You pinged me instead of Jay lmao xp)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2023 17:39:20 GMT -5
(You pinged me instead of Jay lmao xp) I don't understand, what is happening to me This is what happens when you stress before a test |
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Post by TheKeenGlint on Dec 15, 2023 17:40:47 GMT -5
Icepath
Herb Gathering An early frost had blanketed the forest floor, causing most of the herbs around to wither. The healer only prayed that her betony garden hadn't been effected by the weak sunlight and bitter cold. Occasionally she would stop, her tail disturbing the low-lying ferns as she waited for new apprentice, Stormpaw, to catch up. The smoke's long legs allowed her to have a bigger stride than the shorter cat, and her naturally fast pace made the gap bigger.
"If we're lucky, there will be a few buds left." Her dark gray nose was flaring, searching for the scent of the much-needed herb. Honestly, how much trouble would this plant be?
"Please wait!"
The ringing voice coming from behind belonged to Stormpaw, trotting forward to catch up with Icepath. She cursed her little body; how was she going to leave a good impression on her mentor if she kept falling behind like this?
Regardless, she was quick to join her mentor's side, her grey pelt brushing against the leaf-fall dulled grass. If she remembered correctly, betony could grow to about a rabbit-length in height, its petals bunched in a vibrant spike, and it would prove useful in treating chest infections. A much-needed herb, then, and vital to keep handy when leaf-bare howls in.
She scanned the forest floor for a peek of purple-red, and sure enough, just ahead, a little bud waved into view. Still, it was always a good idea to check...
"Over here, Icepath," she mewed as she padded over to the plant and drew her mentor's attention with a tail flick. "You mean buds like this one, right?"
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2023 17:56:33 GMT -5
Moon 7
TheKeenGlint Icepath chuckled at the apprentice's skittering, smiling softly and slowing her pace just a little. She flattened her ears for a second, something echoing in the back of her mind, but she perked up after Stormpaw's fur brushed her own.
She too began searching for the herb, though she doubted the early fall blooms remained, Icepath kept her hopes up. Something she had been doing recently with a new apprentice to encourage her. The spiky leaves of the plant were the most noticable of it, well, to the healer. The molly had a love for spiky plants, something about them made her purr.
Icepath joined her apprentice, sniffing the herb. It was betony, though not the garden.
"Well done!" The healer purred, though she walked past the plant, searching for a bigger clump of them. "We just need to find the-"
Her tail shot straight up when she spotted a large clump a few paces away. She felt a warm feeling spread through her, pride, she thought, a rare feeling. Icepath had planted them well. Before gathering the herbs she used a claw and cut the blooms off one of the plants and turned to her apprentice, eyes shining.
Gingerly, she tucked the blossoms behind Stormpaw's ear. "In honor of the first herb you found!" It was a tradition that had died out long ago, perhaps Stormpaw would do it to her apprentice someday. For now however, it was just something Icepath thought was nice.
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Post by jaybun! on Dec 15, 2023 21:37:54 GMT -5
ooc;; some bubbling lore :3c BUBBLINGSTAR - Stormpaw
" Oh," Bubblingstar sighed, somewhat dramatically, tension leaving in a sudden slump, " of course- if that's what you'd prefer." He shook his head slightly, tail reaching out to lay on one of the Stormpaw's legs, " I considered being a healer myself. Fighting is difficult. You shouldn't force yourself if it doesn't click." His voice and face were warm as he could make them, but Bubblingstar couldn't fight the twinge in his chest. Some days, he truly wished he had taken another path than warriorhood. But Icepath- paw at the time had been so invested, and he knew she would be a better fit than he ever would be. BUBBLINGSTAR - Icepath
The tom blinked slowly at Icepath in return, picking out a place near the medicine cat in the sun. He was still adjusting to being able to use his leg, stopping himself from gingering it was shaping up to be a long process. Bubblingstar turned his face to the sun's warmth, glancing at Icepath from the corner of one eye. Stars, having a longer pelt looked leagues cozier than his own short fur. And the way it shined. A hint of jealousy stained his thoughts, much to his chagrin, and he opened his mouth before it could get the better of him, " How is Stormpaw doing?" |
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