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Two birds, one claw. Minkstar withheld a weathered sigh, tamping down a roll of his eyes. The truth was more along the lines of three cats, one story-teller and zero prey. The loner seemed to lack the ability to shut their muzzle for more than a few moments.
Flanking him, the warrioress by his side bristled, eyes roaming the glen. A glint sharpened in that sea-foam gaze, irritated. Her voice was pitched low, a quiet timbre cutting through the air like a blade. “… they can’t shut up, can they? Might as well be announcing our presence to everyone in the near vicinity.”
His smile was half-hearted. “Patience. But perhaps I can suggest they turn it down…”
“… the tomb was really strange. Crazy strange. Eerie even.” Cinnamon curls tossed as the loner’s head swung back, lop-sided grin still looped on their muzzle.
“Jaz and I took ages to decipher the runes. I’m not sure how long we━” The zip of a blood-red beetle hummed, a new song buzzing in the glen. With a little chitter, it charted a spiral in the skies, then settled, seeking refuge under the pastel bells of fresh blossoms. Gold, lilac and ivory blossoms ━ swaying blossoms, cradled by the kiss of the breeze, their cupped, delicate petals adorned in a bell, ringing a melody alongside the buzz of beetles and the fall of dark seeds.
(+1FP bugs, +1FP bugs, +1 foxglove seeds) But he didn’t miss the ribbon of scarlet tainting the light blossoms.
It
reeked, an overpowering scent of copper and ire, mere clues as to a past vicious struggle. His paws forged on, sidling through the sea of tall swinging grasses, paws light against the soft, packed earth. Near the fringes of the glen, a flash flickered. And like a flame dancing on a blade of grass,
she was there.
She was every inch what the loner described. Tall, intimidating and with a ruthless fire, a wick burning in those emerald eyes. Auburn curls poured out in loose waves behind her as she drew herself up, jaw set and claws unsheathed.
“We don’t mean any harm.” His steps were steady; his calm unwavering. Daystripe flanked him, a scarlet shield around him. With a curt nod, he stepped aside, tail waving behind him. “Your friend is looking for you.”
“Jaz!” Fennel leapt forward, a whirlwind set loose, strides long and graceful, an easy, languid grace to their steps.
“Stars. I received your message from… earlier. The attack… are you well?” A frown chased the grin from their muzzle.
“You’re injured.” “Nonsense. I’m fine, Fennel.” She batted their paw aside, teetering. “I’ve had far worse.”
“Are you sure?”The words hung, a taut silence stretching thin.
Daystripe frowned, shoulder pressing against his. A breath’s pause and her frown deepened, jaw pressed tightly together. “It doesn’t look good, Minkstar. She━”
“She needs help.” Gold eyes flickered, the loner’s gaze catching his.
“Jaz… she’s too stubborn to admit it, but she needs help. I know I’ve asked much, but is there any chance you could,” their voice was a mere whisper,
“help?”✦ The patrol has located Fennel's friend! Unfortunately, she seems to have been in some sort of attack.
She requires one herb (any!) to heal ─ does the patrol aid her or turn her down? ✦
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