Murderers in Riverclan V.2 [Roster Update 10/30]

[Nocturnal Creatures]

(Can't roleplay right now, gotta pack for thursday, voting Cinderspark)

[zoocyte]

Marigoldpaw returned from a hunting patrol with two water voles dangling from his jaws, feeling rather proud that he managed to snag them as he rarely was successful when it came to catching rodents. Aglow with enthusiasm, he pondered over what his mentor would have to say about it - surely she'd have to praise him on such an achievement!

Slipping through the tall reeds that grew by the camp's entrance, he could see that his clanmates were in a clear state of agitation. He froze, fearing the worst, then quickly reassured himself that it probably wasn't anything too serious. His clanmates had been way too on edge after the last two incidents, and their paranoia was definitely rubbing off on him. No murders had happened after Otterkit, so he was pretty much confident at this point that the killer had finally stopped. There was no point in worrying any further.

On his way to the fresh kill pile, Marigoldpaw didn't pay attention to the disconcerted expressions of his clanmates, thinking nothing of it. Dropping the voles among the menagerie of prey animals, he glanced around to see if Rabbittail was in camp. Turning to the nearest cat, he was on the verge of asking them where she had gone when in the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of a mound of familiar, spotted fur lying limp on the ground. The realization of who it was hit him like a tree struck by a bolt of lightning.

Without any hesitation, he pushed past the crowd of cats that surrounded Rabbittail, not caring to apologize to anybody he shoved aside. His jaws parted into a broken cry as his panicked gaze swept over his mentor's mangled body, a mess of red splatters on a canvas of white and brown fur.

Tearing his eyes away from the corpse, - can't be dead, no no no, there has to be hope - he whipped his head around to face his surrounding clanmates and yowled frantically, "S-someone get help, anyone?! Maybe she's still- maybe there's time to- B-Breezefire!? Spiderpaw!? Rabbittail, she's-" Marigoldpaw's words quickly dissolved into weeping. "Oh Starclan she's dead, like the rest of them, s-she's-" His trembling frame was racked by sob after sob. The now mentorless apprentice hung his head in despair as the weight of the sudden loss crashed down on him in waves.

(going to stick with voting for spiderpaw for now, the hints in the kills seem to point to him from what i've gathered)

[Midnightkitkat]

(Voting Dampaw sorry ;-;
I think the other could be either Ospreyflash or Emberheart based on what Rabbittail was told.
To everyone voting or considering Spider please remember he FAILED warrior training ^-^')

Spiderpaw was awoken by the cries from his clanmates, the sound making his heart ache. He wanted to go cofort Marigoldpaw but was hesitant to move.. he had been one of his own clanmates that had voted him last time. The apprentice probably didn't want him there but the sorrow filled voice broke his heart. Hesitantly he padded out of the den, greeted by the sight so many had announced. Trying to not focus on Rabbittails body he stopped near Marigoldpaw and calmly rested his tail upon him hoping to give a small comfort "W-we have poppy seeds if an-anyone n-needs them." He spoke up and then more quietly added "Would you l-like to help me gather rosemary for Rabbittail?" He spoke in a gentle manner, doing what he could to help the apprentice.

[Tainted~Wings]

Silverfeather
She looked at marigoldpaw and joined in comforting the young apprentice. This had been his mentor, someone to confide everything to. "Marigoldpaw,"she said lightly," I'm here if you need anyone to talk to. I know it's not the same but...." She wasn't sure how to finish. She respected the now deceased deputy and couldn't believe any cat could do this. "Rabbittails watching over you from star clan." She looked at Spiderpaw hoping she said the right thing. She had looked at Spiderpaw for a nod of approval. She knew her friend wasn't out here yet to tell her if she said right or wrong.

(I'm in agreement withMidnightkitkat, dampaw has my vote)

[Midnightkitkat]

Giving a small nervous smile towards Silverfeather he was grateful that she had stepped in to help comfort the apprentice. Spiderpaw wasn't sure what the clan would decide but just by looking at the broken up Dandelionpaw he knew the killer needed to be found before more were lost.

[☆ѕтαяяу ѕкιєѕ☆]

(Voting Dampaw as well. Mid made a good point on the chatzy.)

Blueheart sees and hears all that's going on around her, but the colorpoint is staring at her paws. Three dead already. Is StarClan punishing them? But why?

[moya]

pumpkinmask

pumpkinmask walked out of the warriors den, stretching each leg
in turn. she flicked her tail, noticing the group of cats hovering
above someone...
Rabbittail..?
was this murderer going for their soft spots, or what? they needed
kits, as they were the future of the clan, and they obviously needed
a queen to look after them. and then, the deputy... yes, they could
get a new one. but, something about seeing her classmates killed
made her want to wail.

{voting dawnpaw}

[jouska.]

[ can't role play right now, voting dampaw ]

[Oblique]

Shiverthorn

Shiverthorn turned her head to the sound of paw steps, dipping her head solemnly in greeting to Pumpkinmask. Turning her head away, the gray warrior padded up to Rabbittail's body. Grief piled within her, strong as ever, but at the same time.. She had gotten so used to seeing a body in the clearing every morning that she had begun to expect it. "No.", she murmured, to nobody in particular. I can't think like that. I have to keep promising myself it won't happen again, that I won't lose those that I care about any more. I have to be optimistic. Lowering herself to the fallen deputy, Shiverthorn gently murmured into her ear, "I'm sorry, Rabbittail. I won't let this happen to anyone else. Nobody else will die.

[Voting Emberheart. According to her form, she has the long, fluffy tail we're looking for, and has apparently dreamt of being leader. That would certainly explain the jealousy. I'm afraid I can't find any evidence in Dampaw's form - you'll have to explain to me your reasoning behind pointing fingers at them sometime.]

[twistedm0th]

Yewbriar flinched as she heard the wild calls and the reek of fear-stench among her Clanmates. She stumbled out of her nest, glancing around with the hair on her neck standing up. They... Another one... She shivered as she slunk out of the den, preparing for the horrible sight that was to be seen. The cries of Rabbittail's name reached her ears before she saw the body, causing her ears to fold back and the fur along her spine to bush up. She glanced at the ground, slowly spotting the deputy's cold body near the entrance of camp. The black tabby ruffled out her pelt before she stalked over, looking upon the group of cats with a horrified glimmer in her eyes. And yet she was silent this time. Nothing she said or could say at the moment would help. The whole Clan was grieving the loss of the deputy, including her. She just didn't let it slow her down, though; the only signs betraying her grief were her dipped head, drooping tail, and the wet shine in her eyes that showed bits of tears occasionally streaking down her face. "Why would anyone do this...?" she whispered to herself, standing in place and staring at the ground in front of her. "There's only RiverClan scent... but I can't pick out whose..."

[Echo has a point. Voting Emberheart.]