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𝐝 𝐚 𝐩 𝐩 𝐥 𝐞 𝐬 𝐡 𝐚 𝐝 𝐞
form
gender. - she-cat | rank. - deputy | apprentice. - ravenpaw | age. - 37 moons |crush. - none | location. - ancestral grounds | tags. aloestorm, goldenmoon[m], firepaw[m], cedardox[m], moonpaw[m], dustsong[m], amberpaw[m], icegaze[m], moonpaw[m]

Dappleshade nodded gratefully, her eyes gleaming. "Firepaw is the perfect apprentice to me, he stays away from trouble thank Starclan. If the other apprentices corrupt him I don't know what I'll do. I'm this close to letting them be apprentices forever." she joked with a laugh, amusement filling her eyes as she looked around the camp. "If he grows up to be like his dad, he'll be a fine warrior." She added. She glanced to the fellow warriors before stretching, "All right," she begun, "Goldenmoon, Firepaw, and Hawkpaw, can you join me and Aloestorm for a border patrol?" she called scanning around for the cats, frowning as she couldn't find Firepaw before turning her attention to Cedarfox. "Cedarfox, can you lead a hunting patrol with Dustsong, Icegaze, and your apprentices?"

𝐡 𝐚 𝐰 𝐤 𝐩 𝐚 𝐰
form
gender. - tom | rank. - apprentice (prophetic) | mentor. - goldenmoon | age. - 9 moons |crush. - none | location. - ancestral grounds | tags. mistfall

Hawkpaw grinned at the elder, "Oh of course! Nothing but the best from dearest Hawkpaw!" he responded, sitting down by the elder as he shuffled closer to make sure he was providing warmth. "Well, it wasn't exactly my idea.. This new apprentice Moonpaw wanted to go see the pedestal last night, so like the brave apprentices we are, Amberpaw and I went with, Frostpaw too." he begun, "Then she dragged us all over the place, talking about some cave! Ravenpaw joined us on the way, but we ended up separating, and we didn't even get to see the cave, but they got caught, and me and Ravenpaw didn't!" he told him proudly, he and Ravenpaw snuck in undetected, that was one of his many proud moments since lately all he seemed to do was get caught. He groaned as he heard Dappleshade announce his name, "Another border patrol?"

𝐢 𝐜 𝐞 𝐠 𝐚 𝐳 𝐞
form
gender. - tom | rank. - warrior (corrupt) | apprentice. - frostpaw | age. - 39 moons |crush. - none | location. - ancestral grounds | tags. cedarfox, frostpaw

Icegaze had slept rather well, no surprise. He was always a morning person, it was easy to get up from his nest and bound around as he waited for his clan-mates to wake up. Wanting someone to talk to, he looked around, finding the familiar figure of Cedarfox. He made his way over to the tom and sat down beside him, "How was your sleep?" he asked, still scanning the camp as he offered a smile to anyone who looked toward them. Friendly and open, that was how to get his clanmates to trust him. Act like them. A loyal Eclispeclan warrior, how ideal. As Dappleshade began to announce patrols, he perked as he and Cedarfox were announced. "Duty calls, look at you leading a patrol." He joked before looking toward his apprentice. "Hey Frostpaw!" he called to the she-cat with a friendly smile, "Patrol time."

[FallFiresideFirefly]

Firepaw
Tom|Apprentice|6 moons|Open for crush|Prophecy cat
Location: Ancestral Grounds
Tags: Moonpaw, Frostpaw

Firepaw felt his fur heat, and he shuffled his paws awkwardly. Oh moons, I messed up. Oh moons. She must think I’m so weird. “W-well, I certainly wasn’t trying to be creepy. I guess my intention was to not cause you any embarrassment, just in case.” He sighed, figuring being straightforward was the best option here. “It may not be something you realize, but I’m very good at reading body language and inferring a cat’s emotions from their behavior. I know it might be kind of weird, and I’m really trying to not be weird, and I’m sorry because I think I already messed up.” The tom looked shyly up from his paws. “I felt like you were the type of cat who wouldn’t like to get...emotional, or introspective with many others around, so I didn’t want to put you in a potentially embarrassing situation in front of the clan. From my observations, you don’t seem to trust many cats or have any close friends, and you rely on yourself more than may be healthy. And I get it. It was really hard to talk to any cat after Fireflash died. But I think,” Firepaw continued, smiling a bit again, “that you can definitely trust me to at least listen to whatever you want to say, and I’m not going to judge you or think you’re odd or mean or anything. To restate it, yeah, I’m asking to be your friend,” he finished, ducking his head back down, suddenly shy again. Moons, I hope I’m not doing this wrong. Why is it so hard to make friends? Cats say I’m like my dad, but after this fiasco, I’m not so sure.





Elmpaw
She-cat|Medicine App.|10 moons|Not allowed|Not corrupt
Location: Ancestral Grounds
Tags: Open

The brown and white molly heard her name from the knot of apprentices; from Firepaw, she thought, but she couldn’t have been sure. When the ginger and cream ‘paws walked off (romance or mischief?) she decided to approach the remaining apprentice, Frostpaw. As she approached, she heard a patrol called, giving her an idea. “I’d like to join the patrol. If that’s okay. I need to find some herbs, and it would be nice to stretch my legs. And it would be fun to talk to you as well, Frostpaw,” she added with a small smile. “I don’t get to chat a lot, so it would be nice, don’t you think?”



Aloestorm/Alastor
She-cat|Warrior|30 moons|Open for crush/mate|Corrupt
Location: Ancestral Grounds
Tags: Dappleshade

Aloestorm let out a laugh at Dappleshade’s jest, and waited while she called patrols to reply. “How d’you think Icegaze and Cedarfox are doing with their apprentices? And any guesses for Firepaw’s mentor journey? I bet Firepaw will be pleased with whoever he gets. Frostpaw is so quiet, I wonder how she does. Then again, I’m just guessing,” she mewed quickly, glancing around at the different cats in the clearing. “I’m interested in what you think!”



Mistfall
Tom|Elder|70 moons|Fireflash (deceased)|Not corrupt
Location: Ancestral Grounds
Tags: Hawkpaw

Mistfall let out a laugh, gently swiping a paw across Hawkpaw’s ear. “Leaving your denmates to take the heat, eh?” The tom purred and shook his head, but kept a smile on his face. “But hey, not bad, at least you got to bond with the newbies. I’m glad that they are interested in the clan heritage. And hey, what’s better for bonding than getting in trouble with someone?” He laughed again, curling his tail over the apprentice’s back. “How has your training been? Anything new you learned?”

[SmokyOni]

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Moonpaw's ears flickered behind her, and sighed. In a brief moment of silence, Moonpaw laid her cold heartless stare onto the apprentice. She'd have to pay much closer attention to this cat. "Alright. How's this." She stood up, and strode calm and close to Firepaw. She narrowed her eyes, memorizing the finest details on the small tom. "I can't be your friend," she meowed, her eyes slowly lifting, trailing up every inch of his frail feature; finally locking his eyes with hers when their gazes met. "I don't mean to be rude, but I'm not looking for that right now, and I don't see me doing so in the near future..."

The apprentice walked a circle around him. " There's nothing wrong," She rolled her words slowly, focusing Firepaws expression. "because i'm sure if there was, the clan would know... we all are a big family, right?" Moonpaw felt her unphased act drop for a moment. "It may be flattering to some cats, to say 'I care,' or 'I'm here for you', but you may need to learn a little more, seeing as I don't find any of that useful." she was a cat of practicality, after all. If it can't be used for anyone's benefit, let it go. Get over it, and discard of it. More and more, she's seen less of the good of having a friend. To her, it was just another responsibility.

Moonpaw glared at the entrance they had just came from, hearing Icegaze call his apprentices name. Her whiskers twitched, and she focused again on Firepaw. Her mind began acting as blank and voidless as white noise, and she started again, this time leading with curiosity. "So why do you think i'm one to be embarrassed by emotion, hm? These are rather outlandish thoughts to have about someone you hardly know, don't you think. " For this she would sit and listen to; but for one reason. To fix her mistake, improve in hiding, and move on. How horrifying was it for Firepaw to know something she could hardly touch base with without dwelling was beyond her minds limits that have been pushed to no ends with rare a breaks or reconcile with peace.

[Shyer]

Amberpaw
Tom/Tags:Dustsong

Amberpaw stares at Dustsong for a moment before moving closer to him and briefly touches his nose into Dustsong's fur.
I'm happy to have you as my Mentor. I'm not sure why I was pick to be your Apprentice, but by the end of the day I wouldn't have it any other way." Amberpaw felt he spoke the truth. He never had a problem with his Mentor's training. In all honesty,
he thinks Dustsong is alot more caring that most other Mentors towards their Apprentice.
"Maybe it was because my father left when I was so young... so our leader was worried I would have become warped because of it? You are a very caring Cat, so it probably seem perfect for you to train me and look out for me." Amberpaw, who doesn't really have a filter for his thoughts or feelings, told his Mentor.

[Vylad]

Frostpaw

"Okay, Icegaze." The fluffy white she-cat slowly rose to her paws and watched as Elmpaw approached her. She tilted her head and said. "I thought youd talk to many other apprentices. Have you been busy lately?" She asked Elmpaw. Looks like no matter what she'd have to talk to the medicine cat apprentice, not that she mind. The she-cat approached Icegaze, not to sure if Elmpaw was following her, she looked over her shoulder.

Dustsong

Dustaong slightly flinched when Amberpaw's nose touched his pelt. The tom listened to all the apprentice had to say and felt touched. "Thank you, Amberpaw, I appreciate it. I wouldnt rather anyone else as my apprentice." He said, gently pressing his head against Amberpaw. He didnt mind the Alston comment he made, it did seem a but unnecessary but he didnt mind. "And maybe after loosing my family they thought you'd be perfect to help me as well." He smiled to the apprentice, standing up as they were called. "Come on, let's catch more prey than the others!" He smiled warmly.

Goldenmoon

The she-cat flicked her ear and rose back up to her paws and cheerily padded over to where Hawkpaw was. "C'mon, Hawkpaw, you and Mistfall can talk later, I'm sure you can tell him some story about today's border patrol if we run into something, or maybe Mistfall will be more than happy to share some stories with you after your patrol." The she-cat smiled, her gaze gentl.

[Shyer]

Amberpaw
Tom/Tags:Dustsong

"More and the bigger prey!"Amberpaw smiles back then stretches real quick, shaking out his brown/black striped fur afterwards. He then makes his way to the Hunting patrol, his tail in the air happily.His body seeming full of energy as the sleepiness from earlier had faded from his talk with Dustsong

[FallFiresideFirefly]

Firepaw
Tom|Apprentice|6 moons|Open for crush|Prophecy cat
Location: Ancestral Grounds
Tags: Moonpaw

”Useful.” Aha. So it’s practicality she wants, huh? I can do that. Moonpaw better get ready, because I’m about to go full logic mode on her. Firepaw elected to not be insulted or sad for the time being and instead squared up to the calculating molly. “If you want to know why having a friend is entirely beneficial, look around you. Dappleshade is the perfect example, as seen through three cats: my dad, Aloestorm, and our leader,” he said calmly and evenly. “First, what exactly defines a friend? Well, I would define a friend as a cat with which you share mutual trust, understanding, experiences, and personal characteristics.” The ginger Tom began to lightly pace as he continued. “So how does Dappleshade have friends, and how do they benefit her? My dad is the first example I can use. Mistfall and Dappleshade have a good bond, as both of them help each other. The deputy is able to vent to an understanding cat who has experience to guide and help her; the elder is able to catch up on clan happenings from a cat he trusts not to misrepresent anything and who is interesting to speak with. They are good friends, and both benefit heavily in the mental department. But I’m only getting started,” Firepaw mewed, a smile forming on his face.

“Next we look at Aloestorm. I mean, they’re talking right now, and you can hear them laughing from over here! The two she-cats are able to bring out the best qualities in each other by simply being open. Dappleshade would be a much more stressed, snappish cat if she didn’t have friends like Aloestorm there to jump in at the right moments to lighten the mood or the load. How does Aloestorm get the right timing? Because they know each other. They have shared stories and emotions and trust for long enough that it takes very little effort for one to help the other. They provide emotional support for each other.” The apprentice paused here for a breath, eyes shining.

“If all this mental and emotional help isn’t enough to convince you, then what about physical? Why would a leader even have a deputy in the first place? Simple; the leader needs someone who they trust to run the clan with them. Dappleshade does a lot of physical work around here, managing patrols, checking up on training, feeding the clan, helping the medicine cats; not only in duties, but also in battle. How much more valuable is it to fight alongside someone you know so well that you fight in sync, versus someone that you’re always still watching your back, even if they are your clanmate?”

Firepaw took a deep breath, finally ceasing his pacing and sitting down in front of Moonpaw once again. “And to answer your last question, it’s quite simple. It isn’t even body language. It’s simply what you say. You were very reluctant to admit your admiration for my dad; you swiftly tried to avoid talking about my mom; you have no real connection to your mentor; if you really weren’t embarrassed by emotion, you would have openly expressed what your body language conveys; that you hold at least some desire to know my dad better, you feel sad for my and Mistfall’s loss, you feel sorry that Frostpaw didn’t get to be a medicine cat, and you’re constantly worried about what everyone else thinks about you.” He paused here, and softened his tone. “You don’t need to be worried, by the way. No one is out to get you, and even if you did have a mortal enemy, I’m sure you could handle it and I’m sure that the clan would defend you. You are a very capable, reasonable cat, and I think you’re awesome. If I didn’t think you were worth it, why would I be here?” Firepaw sighed. “I can’t - and won’t - force you to be my friend. Or even care about me at all. But that won’t stop me from being your friend,” he finished with a gentle smile. “If you want, I’ll leave now.” I hope something got through to her. Starclan, please, she needs someone or she’s going to implode. Even if it isn’t me. Someone!



Elmpaw
She-cat|Medicine App.|10 moons|Not allowed|Not corrupt
Location: Ancestral Grounds
Tags: Cedarfox, Icegaze, Frostpaw


Elmpaw quietly followed her fellow apprentice as Frostpaw talked. “I have been busy,” she sighed. “It feels like there’s always something I’ve forgotten or done wrong, and I have to do battle training and hunting as well. It’s a lot at once, but it is rewarding, and I do love it,” she said, smiling. “What about you? Are you tired a lot? I know warrior training is pretty intense.”




Mistfall
Tom|Elder|70 moons|Fireflash (deceased)|Not corrupt
Location: Ancestral Grounds
Tags: Hawkpaw, Goldenmoon

Mistfall looked up as Goldenmoon approached, smiling at the kind she-cat. “Hello, Goldenmoon. I’d be happy to do either or both of those,” he purred, flicking his tail. “And how are you doing this morning? It’s going to be a breezy morning; you all make sure you don’t jump to any conclusions with all the scent blowing about,” Mistfall mewed with a good-natured wink. “Think you and the others can keep those apprentices of yours out of trouble?”

[SmokyOni]

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Moonpaw's face turned to a scowl. A menacing one, for Firepaw an Firepaw alone. She was unamused by the knowledge he knew, especially of her. She listened to his examples, and rolled her eyes. "I don't care about their relationship or benefit, I talking about me." The molly brushed what he said off, purposefully being narrow minded to not have to listen. She felt shuttered with near disgust, and fear, at the thought of telling someone anything related to how she felt. "It's never worked that way for me, trust me. There's too much drama."
Moonpaw watched as the apprentice sat down so calmly. She wanted him to hurt, and for the weirdest reason why.The apprentice had to listen, though. Whatever river of words he had to spill had spilled and Moonpaw glanced away. Even after that, a rush of embarrassment flooded over her frustration. The pale grey she cat blinked slowly, settling on the ground. "I hardly believe you, you know? You'll become hoarse trying to convince me. I see you obviously have a weird infatuation," she teased, but calmed again. "but with the ability you claim to have, you're probably just playing games with me."
Moonpaw sat in quiet, her mind spinning with thoughts. Processing all he had said, she knew she wanted to leave, but something held her there. Most of it blended together- she felt too much was said all at once. "There are reasons behind everything. For one, Mistfall is your father, I wouldn't mind saying it to others in general, but you were there and that might become awkward. And of course I felt bad for yours and Mistfall's loss- who wouldn't be? A mother is a mother, unless she'd done something to be otherwise, the clan will miss her. I didn't want to have you getting sad and aggressive at me for mentioning it. Lastly, of course I don't have a connection with my mentor- I hardly see him outside of training, starclan knows why. I don't think that has anything to do with this, however, thus none of your business...!"
once again sparks flew in her eyes- she'd stubbornly fight against it for as long as she could or had reason to. "If this is how you had thought a ceremonious friendship to start, you've got a lot of things wrong, and need work on." With her wearing patience, she considered taking personal jabs as the young tom. It didn't seem like he had easy making of friends, and she'd use anything to win right about now.

[FallFiresideFirefly]

Firepaw
Tom|Apprentice|6 moons|Open for crush|Prophecy cat
Location: Ancestral Grounds
Tags: Moonpaw

”It never worked that way for me...you’re probably just playing games with me... I didn’t want to have you getting sad and aggressive at me...” Oh, oh no. Someone must have seriously betrayed her trust. That’s...that is horrible. Okay. I need to take it slow and not pressure her; she must be harboring a lot of pain and trust issues. And- wait wait wait. Did...did she just imply that I’m-? No, don’t be ridiculous, you both know that’s not what she meant. I-I’m not infatuated with her, I’m just trying to help. Geez. “Okay,” the ginger tom replied gently. “I’m not trying to attack you. I don’t know everything about you, and I’m not asking to. I don’t need to know about your past, if you’d rather not talk about it.” Firepaw gave her a warm smile, and shuffled closer, trying a second time to get her to relax. “Moonpaw, it’s perfectly fine if you don’t want to talk about it. I get that. I just want you to understand that it’s healthy to talk stuff out once in a while, and it might make you feel better, so I’m letting you know the option is there.” He sighed. “I’m really, genuinely sorry that cats have treated you badly before. But I want you to know, I won’t lash out at you, no matter what you say. I’ll try to talk sense into you, of course,” the apprentice teased, “but I won’t get angry or aggressive. And I’m sorry it felt like I might.”

[SmokyOni]

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Moonpaw twirled, shooting upwards and standing most narrowly on her haunches. She lifted a paw, almost threatening to hit him with it. "okay, first, personal space." she meowed, waiting for him to move. "I never said I was betrayed, you...odd..thing." She squinted, obviously looking uncomfortable. What is it that he could get out of this, besides a friend? She stayed suspicious, and licked the raised paw. "You're really weird, you know? I never said anything about being attacked, betrayed- well, I only mentioned things had never worked for me the way you're explaining them, but that was it." Moonpaw continued lying; To save her hide from having to return to the truth and dwell on what it was, what it wasn't now, and going through it all over again.

Her imagination was strong, and any memory she can manage to hold, is like another day lived inside her mind. And she'd prefer to never live those days again. "I'm not afraid of you getting mad or anything, it's just something I'd rather avoid, since it gets really annoying to have someone mad at you." The creamy molly grit her teeth, letting her left fang peek from behind her lip. "And even if you ever did, I'd have no problem straightening your attitude out for you, yeah?" Although a weak threat, she supposed it should get the point across.

Moonpaw settled her face again, and turned fully around. "Alright, enough chit-chat, The clans heading out, I'm sure. I heard Icepaw get called from her mentor earlier, so we should be moving." She shot a glare at Firepaw. "We might even be the reason they're held up, now." The apprentice turned to face forward again, rolling her eyes. She knew it was a stretch; they would likely be held up on their own, but she was made out to feel he needed guilt for trying something like that. The fact Moonpaw didn't enjoy the confrontation would make it harder for her to move on from the experience, and she would not let Firepaw off without warning, whether she realised she wouldn't or not. Hurrying back, she caught site of the apprentices with Mentors, and gulped. I swear, if Firepaw made me late to being assigned tasks I'll be so mad.