[Kazin]

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Last Explore Post | Last Response Received | reply preference: default | cat preference: random cat

The day had finally come. Weaselsnow got to patrol with his dear brother Icebird, and there was surely not going to be anything that went wrong. Hemlockstar had found himself questioning his decision to put the brothers out on patrol together, especially during Leafbare when perhaps they all needed their wits about them, but the rotation had just fallen this way. Three warriors to follow the healer to gather herbs, and also do their own hunting. Was it the four most chaotic group he might have ever sent out? Yes. But he couldn't help but feel intrigued as he watched the patrol gather after Stormbranch said their names out into the clearing, unable to hide his own shock either.

Icebird was barely listening, always waiting on the side of the camp for the warriors he was assigned to find him. He was humming to himself as Weaselsnow sauntered over, one eyebrow raised in disbelief that he had finally gotten his inner wish to be on patrol with Icebird. "Hey, Icebird," Weaselsnow said with a smirk, enjoying breaking his brother's concentration. "Did you hear? We finally get to patrol together! We're going to have such fun!" Icebird said nothing, continuing to stare at his brother, almost in confusion, almost in disbelief. He only glanced away as Frostflower and Goosewing sidled up a bit nervously, watching Weaselsnow's glee with their own caution. "And we get Frostflower and his goose, and Goosewing and its amazing snowman building abilities! Oh I cannot wait for this patrol!" Many around them shook their heads, thinking Weaselsnow was being sarcastic, but really, the cat was entirely excited to finally get to be out with his brother. Even if the others weren't as excited as him.

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"What do you want to gather, Icey?" Weaselsnow was the only one breaking the silence, practically bouncing on his paws. It was uncharacteristic for him to be like this at all, so giddy and enthusiastic when he was normally so stoic and serious. It made Goosewing and Frostflower exchange more than one glance, each unsure of what they were getting themselves into, their uncertainty growing with each passing moment. When Icebird didn't respond, Weaselsnow took it upon himself to bound over to every possible bush, leaf, blade of grass, and anything remotely leaf-like. "This one? No, too brown to be useful. Ohhh, this one for sure! Hmmm, wait, no, just grass. This one, this one, how about over here-" his voice started to fade as he bounded away, looking at every single vegetation.

Goosewing took the opportunity to turn to Frostflower and Icebird, shocked that the normally talkative healer was silent as he kept padding forward. "Uh, hey, Icebird?" No response. "Are you... good?" Goosewing asked tentatively, worry now finding its way onto their features.

Icebird turned slowly to blink at Goosewing. "Oh. Yes, everything is perfect," he said, not an ounce of sarcasm in his voice either. "We're just looking for herbs. If you see any, let me know, would you?" Icebird seemed to shake himself out of his strange stupor, maybe because Weaselsnow was no longer nearby, and started his characteristic humming again. "Remember not to step on any plants if you think they're useful," he mumbled through his humming, now wandering away himself; but in the opposite direction of Weaselsnow.

Frostflower and Goosewing were left stunned, each now only with each other. "Do you think... Icebird is just pretending that Weaselsnow isn't here?" Frostflower finally broke the silence, and Goosewing shook her head in disbelief. "They seem... so strange to be on patrol together," Frostflower continued to remark, as they watched Weaselsnow continue to poke snow off of various plants, and watch Icebird sidle further and further away from where Weaselsnow was.

"Sometimes I just remind myself to go with the flow," Goosewing said, now letting himself have a chuckle at the strange patrol she found herself with. "At least you're here to help me stay sane. And hopefully I can do the same for you," Goosewing added at the end, brushing against Frostflower without thinking much of it. They felt their pelt turn a little hot despite the cold, not daring to look at Frostflower's reaction. Did she really just almost admit she had feelings for the other cat? He twitched his ear in embarrassment, hoping Frostflower wouldn't respond. Or maybe they were hoping that he would respond...

Frostflower had paused in shock, Goosewing too far away and with his back too turned to see the open mouth of Frostflower. He had no idea that Goosewing would ever return their feelings for them, and Frostflower felt the butterflies in his chest. Goosewing seemed to be embarrassed too, her paws scuffing in the snow, Frostflower watching her ears twitch a little in the way they did when he would mess up. Frostflower allowed themself a couple more seconds before bounding forward to catch up to Goosewing.

"You do help me feel sane," Frostflower said with a purr, brushing his pelt against Goosewing's in a quick moment of decision to return the feelings. "And I wouldn't want any other cat beside me to keep the calm in the chaos," they continued, touching the tip of his tail to Goosewing's pelt. Goosewing's eyes widened in surprise for a split second before softening, his own purr erupting loudly from his throat.

"I'm glad we can do this together, then," they said happily. At least the patrol was good for one thing, and he had to thank Icebird and Weaselsnow for that.

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The quartet seemed to settle into a steady rhythm once Weaselsnow seemed to get his goofiness out. He calmed down significantly as the patrol reached one of the borders, now going back to what Frostflower and Goosewing had expected would happen; ignoring Icebird like Icebird ignored him. It still made the patrol awkward, perhaps a bit cautious to interact, but at least things felt more normal than the strangeness that Weaselsnow had interjected in the beginning in his effort to get under Icebird's skin. Goosewing couldn't help but feel surprised that Weaselsnow's efforts didn't work, as usually Icebird was quick to get frustrated at his brother. Maybe being out in the forest helped prevent that.

Goosewing felt himself lost in thought too much, without realizing how close they were to the border. She just stopped short as Frostflower made a low growl in his through, giving the patrol pause. In the distance, there were rogues crossing through the territory, seemingly hunting, but it was almost too hard to tell from the distance.

"What do you think we should do, Icebird?" Goosewing asked the healer, not wanting to get the cat into trouble. He wasn't a fighter, though it would be handy to have his skill just in case.

Icebird shifted on his paws, blinking while he lost himself in thought. Eventually, Goosewing saw him nod in determination. "We shouldn't allow trespassers, but especially not in Leafbare. They could be taking food that we will need as it gets colder."

Frostflower, Goosewing, and even Weaselsnow all nodded their assent. With hardened expressions, the three warriors taking the lead with Icebird trailing a little further back for protection, they started moving towards the rogues. They would not let trespassing slide lightly, not without good reason.

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[we are confronting the rogues]
--claiming 190xp from prompts here and 45xp from July quest here
--claiming my 3 herbs of choice (parsley, dock, raspberry leaf) from here!

-- cats on patrol
Weaselsnow | he/him | HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N
Icebird | he/they | HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N
Frostflower | he/they | HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N
Goosewing | any | HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N

-- custom predators / prey
prey:
bugs, scraps, eggs | 1 FP
mouse, shrew, minnow, chipmunk, songbird | 2 FP
frog, small fish, bat, squirrel, snake | 3 FP
rabbit, woodpecker, trout | 4 FP
weasel, turkey, raven, goose | 5 FP
predators:
foxes, coyotes, bobcats, bears

-- level 4
experience: 189/500

-- items in inventory used
n/a

-- active quests | monthly tasks
active quest -- link
Monthly tasks completed:
task 2 - cat with winter theme
(Goosewing!)

-- opted in to death?
yes

-- inventory
eggs (1FP) x6
chipmunk (2FP) x5 | songbird (2FP) x3
squirrel (3FP) x2 | small fish (3FP) x1
weasel (5FP) x1 | turkey (5FP) x2

burdock root (1) | bindweed (1) | borage (1)
catchweed (2) | chamomile (1) | cobweb (1)
coltsfoot (1) | daisy leaf (1) | dock (1)
feverfew (1) | goatweed (1) | horsetail (1)
mint (1) | parsley (1) | raspberry leaf (1)
thyme (1) | watermint (1) | wild garlic (1)
yarrow (1)

[polaris.]

HOLLOWCLAN

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☆ last explore post: ★
☆ last writer reply: ★

☆ opted-in for death: no
☆ prey & predator list: custom
☆ writer's reply preference: lore based
☆ random cat or myo preference?: random cat

☆ active & monthly tasks: n/a



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✦✦ level & xp: level 4 (306/500)

✦✦ cats on patrol ✦✦
⤷ prowlinglynx • he/they • 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick
⤷ speckledsunlight • she/her • 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick
⤷ swiftstrike • they/them • 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick

✦✦ prey & herbs inventory ✦✦
⤷ pheasant (5fp) x1
⤷ deadly nightshade x1

✦✦ items in inventory used ✦✦
n/a

✦✦ notes ✦✦
redeeming catvent exp !


━━━ « writing section » ━━━

the trio padded through the wooded tundra, the snow crunching beneath their paws as they made their way further through the trees. speckledsunlight and swiftstrike seemed relatively unbothered by the snowfall, the same, however, could not be said for prowlinglynx, who seemed to wince and hiss under his breath every time he continued forwards, the sensation of the snow melting against his paws being a particularly annoying one, his fur bristled up.
"tsk, it's just snow." swiftstrike sneered at his discomfort, "you're meant to get used to the sensation, stop flinching at it." they continued with a faint chuckle, amused at the younger cat's annoyance with the snow. prowlinglynx let out a low warning growl, flattening his ears at the older warrior.
"sorry, i didn't decide to pick to be on this patrol, you're acting as if i willingly want to be here. i evidently don't!" he huffed, trying to shake off the feeling of the snow at his paws. he'd much rather be in camp right now, but no, applecore just had to get sick the day they had a big snowfall (which prowlinglynx was still not convinced of his sickness, applecore was more dramatic than he was and that was saying something. they were still convinced he had lied to get out of... this.).
"can we... not." speckledsunlight spoke up, her tone soft yet stern. "i am not mediating an argument when we're meant to be searching for resources. behave." the medicine cat asserted, not turning to face the other two as she continued to walk. the pair exchanged a disgruntled look at each other, not satisfied with dropping the conflict, but understanding it was best to leave it than have speckledsunlight talk their ears off, so they continued.
prowlinglynx tried to push aside the discomfort of feeling the snow melting at his paws, dropping his hissing and instead padding along with his ears drawn back. there wasn't much out here, no thanks to the weather, so maybe it was best to focus on resource hunting than bickering.
speckledsunlight led the patrol, her eyes dancing across the floor as she scanned for signs of anything - prey, herbs, any sort of material. it was no secret the clan were low on resources this leafbare, so any little would help. the lack of conversation behind her told her the other had no luck in finding things either (or that her words had done their job in shutting them up), and she let out a low sigh.
"the lake is up ahead." she began, "we should have better luck there."
the group continued to walk forward, all of them scanning the floor. the air was cold and sharp on their noses, making it harder to pick up the scents of any prey in the area, but that didn't stop them trying. both warriors walking behind speckledsunlight put their focus on looking for animal tracks, hoping that they'd come across any sort of prey that they could bring back to camp for the clan to enjoy, while speckledsunlight focused on looking for herbs.
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[faelyn]

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[Vivika]

✦ SUN FOLLOWERS !!

xxx⊰ dawndenki ✦ clan archive ✦ last post ⊱

the flames watched, listened, remembered. it choked on the last of its sparking, stuttering breath as their woodsy lifeblood whittled away, as their kindling crumbled into a spray of ash, as the evening chill threatened to snuff out their light. it choked, and yet it watched. it listened. it remembered.

it watched the glaze of the moon spooned into a frothing sea of clouds powdered by the faintest shimmer of starlight. it listened to the hoot of an owl gliding through the evergreens, face luminous and as pale as a phantom. it remembered the lightning flash of bugs illuminating fields of singing florals, one snapshot at a time. (+1fp bugs, +1fp bugs, +1fp bugs)

and it remembered the presence who haunted the borders: the ghost with no voice, the voice with no face, the face with no name. a ghost still ungreeted, a wandering spirit still restless. (rogue encounter!)


⊰ a rogue lurks just beyond the border (not trespassing)! does the patrol go out to meet them or leave them to their business? ⊱

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⊰ patrol status updates ⊱

• all patrollers gained +10% hunger
  
• moltencream is not sick (healed)!

⊰ xp earnings (death opt in/out) ⊱…………………………

• +40xp for writing, +10xp for patrol sent
• +3xp for prey, +15xp for healing sickness
⊰ findings ⊱

• +1fp bugs [x3]
  
• +no herbs </3

⊰ level totals ⊱

• +68xp → level 2 (94/300xp)


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⊰ notes; n/a! <3
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[Polluux.]

☆ last explore post: ༄
☆ last writer reply: ༄

☆ opted-in for death: no
☆ prey & predator list: default
☆ writer's reply preference: default
☆ random cat or myo preference?: random cat

☆ active & monthly tasks: 1. Write an explore post using only dialogue! [+1 common edit]



━━━ « patrollers, inventory & level / xp section » ━━━

✦✦ level & xp: level 2 (259/300xp)

✦✦ cats on patrol ✦✦
⤷ Erix • he/him • 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick

✦✦ prey & herbs inventory ✦✦
⤷ scraps, bugs (1fp) x7 • mouse (2fp) x2 • frog (3fp) x1 • preytype (4fp) x0 • preytype (4fp) x0 • addmorehere
⤷ yarrow x1 • holly berry x1 • parsley x1 • dandelion x1 • alder bark x1 • hawkweed x1 • cobwebs x1 • lamb's ear x1 • dock x2

✦✦ items in inventory used ✦✦
n/a

✦✦ notes for self ✦✦
⤷ bael is sick x
⤷ ignoring predator [snake] x


━━━ « writing section » ━━━

☆ explore writing:


“Have the battalions I sent found any sign of the rebels yet?”

‘No, we’ve just now begun scouting further north, the mortal settlements obstruct our battalions.’

“Make sure they do not get caught. And Malakhim?”

‘Yes Erix?’

“Do not under any circumstances let the other Archangels know about my orders, or it shall be your wings displayed on the gates for the host to gaze upon. Am I clear?”

‘Y- yes sir.’





☆ word count: 72 words

[SkyWishes21]

♖Overlook Station♖
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Last Explore Post | Last Response Received |

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Jack: “Hey- ow, get your teeth out of my scruff Persephone! Wait, no, not like that- OOF”

Persephone: “Satisfied?”

Jack: “Not particularly. Snows, love, it’s almost like you’ve grown cold as ice dropping me head over tail like that.”

Ceres: “I’d imagine she has good reason for that.”

Persephone: “It’s hardly as bad as what you did to Aine, after all. Summertime hasn’t been the same while he’s been in his enchanted slumber.”

Jack: “You can’t blame me for that.”

Ceres: “Yes we can. It was your mortal - you know, the one that you’ve been dealing with behind all our backs? She’s the one who’s been messing about with things that she can’t understand, she and her interloping trains.”

Jack: “Yeah, well, I didn’t tell her to do that.”

Persephone: “You know the rules, darling. You sought out a mortal, made dealings, and got one of us hurt in the process. Just because yours weren’t the paws wielding the magic doesn’t mean you’re not the one who put it in mortal paws. Haven’t you forgotten what happened last time?”

Jack: “You mean when you helped someone break Kore?”

Ceres: “Settle down, Seph. No need for more teeth.”

Persephone: “You know what they’re insinuating-”

Ceres: “No teeth. And Jack, awful as that situation was, Kore was a danger to all of the Court. Aine, on the other paw, is part of our balance. I know you two have your differences, but this is beyond cruel.”

Jack: “... why am I always the problem with you?”
Persephone: “Excuse me?”

Ceres: “Hear them out.”

Jack: “Every time something goes wrong around here, you two always blame it on me! I’m always too cold, too hard. I made the wrong choice. Why can’t you two shut it for once?”

Persephone: “I’m sorry, holding you accountable for the awful things you do is blaming you? You of all people should know how I handle my own problems!”

Jack: “Do you? Do you really?”

Ceres: “Jack. Persephone Now is not the time for this. We can solve that problem after we solve this one.”

Jack: “So solve it, wiseguy. The mortal I’ve been treating with went rogue on me, messed up one of my beloved partners, and knocked the seasons out of balance. Persephone blames me for it. Who is at fault here, huh?”

Persephone: “Them, obviously! They should have control over their mortals!”

Ceres: “...”

Jack & Persephone: “Well?”

Ceres: “It is Jack’s fault. We made a treaty between all four seasons that we weren’t going to work with mortals on a personal level after Kore. You broke that treaty. Something must be done.”

Persephone: “Then it’s settled!”

Jack: “What?”

Ceres: “Wait, Persephone-”

Persephone: “Winter King Jack Frost, Lord of Wintertime, Blade of the Frost, for your crimes againt the Summer Monarch I sentence you to banishment. You will spend five hundred seasons roaming the mortal realm until you may return, unless you manage to undo the curse upon Aine. Is that clear?”

Jack: “What are you- Persephone you can’t- what have you done? I’ll get you back for this-”

Ceres: “They’re gone now. Are you satisfied?”

Persephone: “Extremely. After everything- After Kore- That felt so good, you have no idea.”

Ceres: “I’m glad. Now, of course, you and I have to figure out how to balance all four seasons ourselves. I presume you had a plan in mind?”

Persephone: “Ah, bones.”

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━ cats on patrol
Jack Frost | They/Them
HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N

Persephone | She/Her
HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N

Ceres | Ey/Em/Eir
HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N

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━ custom predators / prey
n/a

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━ opted in to death?
no

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━ response style?
default

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━ level 1

experience: 234/200


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━ inventory items used

x1 sweet-sedge for Mousespeck's Swaps
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━ active / monthly tasks:
1 - Write an explore post using only dialogue
2 - Bring a winter-themed cat on patrol! (Jack Frost)
3 - Swap with Mousespeck

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━ random cat or myo:
random cat!!!

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━ notes:
adding +2 shrew as my user's choice FP from last month's wahoo!

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━ inventory
FP
scraps | 1 FP | x1
bugs | 1 FP | x2
shrew | 2 FP | x1
frog | 3 FP | x2
prey | 1 FP | x0
prey | 2 FP | x0
prey | 2 FP | x0
prey | 3 FP | x0
prey | 4 FP | x0

herbs
watermint | x1
water hemlock | x1
sweet-sedge | x1
elder bark | x1
alderleaf | x1
stick | x1

[PeepinBones]

I'm picking my own!
new prey:
1 FP = Scraps, Bugs
2 FP = Shrews, Mice, Lemmings
3 FP = Stoats, Squirrels, Birds, Chipmunks
4 FP = Trout, Snakes, Ducks, Rabbits
5 FP = Geese, Salmon, Muskrats
New predators:
Coyotes, Black Bear, Hawks, Eagles, Owls, Foxes, Porcupines, Raccoons
Would you like your current inventory converted to the new prey list? n/a

[PeepinBones]

-—< FЯΛCƬЦЯΣD-CЯΛG >—-


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-—< First Explore Post | No Last Reponse >—-
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Opted In To Death: No | Random Cat or MYO: Random Cat | Writer's Reply: Default

FoxStar: “Alright Snare, what do you see?”
HawkSnare: “Hm. Definitely a bear kill, no doubt about that.”
FoxStar: “Monarch was right then.”
HawkSnare: “That’s something even she couldn’t mess up. But..”
FoxStar: “But what?”
HawkSnare: “Hm. There’s Coyote sent in here too.”
FoxStar: -Sigh- “Great. Just what we need. Another pack of coyotes roaming our grounds and taking our food."
HawkSnare: “Not a pack, just one.”
FoxStar: “Think you can handle it?”
HawkSnare: “It’ll be dead within the moon, FoxStar.”
FoxStar: “Good. Finally, something I don’t have to worry about.
HawkSnare: “I got the coyote, but what are you planning to do about the bear?”
FoxStar: “Right. First, let's get a move on before it gets too late in the morning. I want to be back to the camp by the time the rest of the patrols start gathering. They’ll want to know our findings before they risk heading out.”
HawkSnare: “Fine.”

FoxStar: “Alright, the bear. That blundering beast is out a lot later than I thought he’d be.”
HawkSnare: “And he’s clearly hungry.”
FoxStar: “That too. Probably didn’t get enough food in leaffall. We’d need to scare him off without putting cats at risk, but I doubt that’ll be an easy feat considering he has a taste for our game now that he’s desperate. It’ll probably come down to harvesting our leafbare barries and other herbs sooner than planned.”
HawkSnare: “EchoVine isn’t going to like that.”
FoxStar: “Well, he can just shove it. I’m tired of his plant-whispering nonsense. Just because we pick them early doesn’t mean the plant will resent us and produce less next season due to spite.”
HawkSnare: “...”
FoxStar: “Oh don’t tell me you believe that crap?”
HawkSnare: “I..Don’t fully believe it, I just-”
FoxStar: “Just what?”
HawkSnare: “I just don’t think you should dismiss everything he says. He hasn’t guided us wrong in the past.”
FoxStar: “But he has made everything far too complicated, way more than it needs to be.”
HawkSnare: “If you say so.”
FoxStar: “I do say so.”
HawkSnare: “...”
FoxStar: “Look, just keep your head on a swivel for more bear sign, or anything else of interest.”

[ 356 words ]

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-—< Stats & Cats >—-

-—< Cats On Patrol >—-
FoxStar | She/Her | HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N
HawkSnare | He/Him | HP 100% | HUP 0% | Sick: N

-—< Custom Predators / Prey >—-
Yes!

1 FP = Scraps, Bugs
2 FP = Shrews, Mice, Lemmings
3 FP = Stoats, Squirrels, Birds, Chipmunks
4 FP = Trout, Snakes, Ducks, Rabbits
5 FP = Geese, Salmon, Muskrats
Predators:
Coyotes, Black Bear, Hawks, Eagles, Owls,
Foxes, Porcupines, Raccoons

-—< Level 0 >—-
Experience: 0

-—< Inventory Items Used >—-
None

-—< Active / Monthly Tasks >—-
Monthly 1: Write an explore post using only dialogue!
[+1 common edit]

-—< Inventory >—-

Empty

[FoxyCipher]

✦ Summerclan ✦

☆ Last explore post: here
☆ Last writer reply: here

☆ Opted-in for death: no
☆ Active & monthly tasks: N/A
☆ Prey & predator list: custom
☆ Writer's reply preference: lore-based
☆ Random cat or MYO preference?: random cat


━━━ « Patrollers, Inventory, & Level / XP section » ━━━

✦✦ Level & XP: level 1 (197/200 XP)

✦✦ Cats on patrol ✦✦
⤷ Flamesight • she/her • 20% HUP • 75% HP • healthy
⤷ Copperfleck • he/they • 10% HUP • 75% HP • healthy

✦✦ Inventory (prey & herbs) ✦✦
⤷ 2x minnow (1 FP), 1x scraps (1 FP), 2x songbird egg (1 FP), 2x frog (2 FP), 1x squirrel (3 FP)
⤷ 1x fennel, 1x lavender, 1x raspberry leaves, 1x yarrow, 2x chamomile, 1x dock, 1x thyme, 1x celandine, 1x broom, 1x hawkweed, 1x sweet-sedge, 1x lamb’s ear

✦✦ Items used ✦✦
2x rush and 1x feverfew for Locustthorn (no longer sick)


━━━ « Writing section » ━━━

☆ Explore writing:

Flamesight rubbed her sore head with one paw as she addressed the unfamiliar cat who had joined their patrol. "Sorry you had to see me and my clanmate butt heads like that. My vision isn't the best, you see." She offered a knowing wink to the newcomer, which unfortunately looked more like a blink, given her missing eye. "I don't believe we ever caught your na-"

"SNAKE!!!" Copperfleck cut his clanmate off with a sharp yowl, pointing frantically at something twined around the newcomer's legs. Upon closer inspection, there was in fact a snake there, coiled contentedly at the cat's feet; not at all posing a threat. Copperfleck, however, was in full defense mode, his fur standing so high on end that it looked like he had been struck by lightning. "Get away, newbie, it's going to bite you!"

The new cat glanced down between their legs absently, then back up at the patrol. "So there is. Is that a problem?"

Copperfleck opened his mouth to respond, only to have a paw slapped over it by Flamesight, who offered an embarrassed shrug. "Apologies. Copperfleck gets... flighty around snakes. Is that your companion?"

At this, the newcomer brightened significantly. "It is! Isn't he just the cutest?" As if recognizing that it was being spoken about, the snake raised its head and offered a friendly blep to the patrol, which earned a defensive hiss from Coppersight. Flamesight shot him a disapproving look, then dipped her head apologetically to the new cat.

"While ordinarily we'd love to welcome you into Summerclan, we have a lot of sick cats right now, and our herb supplies are low. I wouldn't want you getting sick, too - or your companion, for that matter." Flamesight gestured to the snake, which was still looking curiously at the patrol. "I hope you understand."

A look of disappointment flashed across the newcomer's face, but was quickly replaced by an understanding smile. "Yes, I suppose that would be bad, wouldn't it. That's alright; we'll find somewhere else to call home, I'm sure." The cat nudged her snake companion gently with a paw, prompting it to coil around her leg. "Come on, buddy, we have to go now."

Flamesight hazarded a sigh, which she hoped sounded less relieved at the newcomer deciding to leave, and more frustrated at Copperfleck's antics. "Hey, before you go - do you want your supplies back? What's left of them, that is." Under her breath, she added, "Still have no idea who that other cat was..."

The newcomer flicked their tail as they turned back down the trail from whence they had come. "Keep them - it sounds like your clan could use the help. I can always find more. Safe travels, you two!"

"Safe travels to you as well, friend. May Starclan light your path!"

Flamesight and Copperfleck watched in silence as the newcomer disappeared back into the snow. Once they were alone, however, Flamesight wheeled on her companion and gave him a swift swat across the nose. "What in Starclan's name was that about?"

Copperfleck yelped in surprise and swiped back at the she-cat, but only managed to graze the air. "They had a snake beneath their paws, Flamesight! It could have bit them at any moment!"

Flamesight snorted derisively. "That was their companion, fuzz-brain. It wasn't going to hurt any of us."

"You don't know that," Copperfleck grumbled. "Snakes are predators, not companions."

"Anyways. Do you have any idea who that other cat was who stole our stick?"

"No clue. Must be a rogue - they didn't smell like any of the nearby clans."

"That's an awful daring rogue, to have the nerve come right up and steal it from under our snouts," Flamesight mused. "But I suppose it can't be helped. Let's go, Copperfleck - we should get these back to the clan before anyone else tries to steal from us. Locustthorn in particular could use some of these."

"Yeah, I suppose you're right," Copperfleck sighed, rubbing his sore snout with a paw. "Let's go. It's cold out here."

(The patrol has chosen to turn down the new cat.)

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✦✦ level & xp: level 1 (015/200xp)

✦✦ cats on patrol ✦✦
⤷ Riverstar • she/her • 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick
⤷ Hazelight • he/him • 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick
⤷ Eggfur • he/him • 0% hunger • 100% health • not sick


✦✦ prey & herbs inventory ✦✦
⤷ scraps (1fp) x2 • mouse (2fp) x1
⤷ hawkweed x1 • honey x1

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☆ explore writing (optional):
•Riverstar: "Of course we'll help you, Fennel! Where was the last place you saw your friend? Oh and it's nice to meet you. I'm Riverstar and this is Hazelight.
▪︎Hazelight: "I'll find your friend, Fennel. I hear something over there by the shrubs! I'll go check it out."
*Eggfur: "foxdung! I thought there'd be an egg under there. Better luck next time I guess. Oh! Riverstar, Hazelight! I didn't think I'd bump into your patrol. Who is the newcomer?"
•Riverstar: "This is Fennel, they've lost their friend. Have you seen any cats around that may be lost or any cats that don't belong to the clan?"
▪︎Hazelight: Surely you would've seen some cat, if you were looking around for eggs.
☆ word count: 115 words