~ Jackalstar ~
Once her clan had gathered she lifted her tail to ask their silents. Her eyes rested for a moment on the small apprentice, lizard dangling from her mouth. It was almost enough to make her smile. Almost. Curving her audits forward she once more rose to her paws, looking over the rest of the cats. "Ravenclaw, Firewinds, you two will take the border patrol. Rabbittail, Spottedfire , hunting." She glanced around, taking in the remaining cats. "Silverleaf, I want you to assist Rainstep today." She hadn't missed the sweet scent of shriveled berries that had been snaking from her den lately... the young she-cat would probably need to collect more, soon if not now.
"As some of you might be wondering, I have been thinking on who I'll be making deputy of the clan." Her voice was strong and authoritative, not withholding of any firmness though her expression softened slightly. "It's been many moons, and you deserve an answer. All I can do is console you in the surety that we will have such a cat before the next gathering." She paused for a moment before moving subjects. "Additionally, there's a storm rolling in, any spare time you find, attend to the dens. If you find anything that needs patching up then see to it. We don't need another flood like last time!"
If she wasn't mistaken the only cats remaining were herself and the apprentice. She remained silent in her closing, finally dipping her head to dismiss her warriors and turning to leap from her perch... If they had any questions they could ask her from there...








