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Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:39 am
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To say things were going swimmingly as of late was a bit of a stretch. Rockclan was healing and managing but weren't in the clear just yet to get back to normal. Some cats from the attack were far from it yet. All they could do now was hold it together and manage the best they could. Some days, Thornslash's paws ached from pulling double duty when needed. But then again he often volunteered so he couldn't really complain. Better done right than not at all he believed.
But a new dawn brought a new day and the morning patrol had been sent off, leaving him actually having a moment to just collect himself and recharge. But the big brown tom couldn't seem to bring himself to do just that. Restlessness disturbed his naps and he decided to finally shake it off and find something to do. That's when he spotted Brightstar sitting in a daze just outside her den.
Thornslash sighed. She was such a young cat, though admitting he wasn't that much older than her, but still. She hardly had a chance to learn the role of deputy before being shoved into the role of leader. Sometimes he felt for her. Sometimes he was frustrated at her. But he couldn't bring himself to fully blame her either. Would he fair better had be been in her paws? Only Starclan knew that answer, besides, she had Thistlethrush's help at times as well. Still...
Shaking his head and with a flick of his bobbed tail, Thornslash padded up close to her, clearing his throat to try to make his presence known. He didn't want to startle her, nor overstep his boundaries.... but he had some things he'd been holding back that felt like maybe it was time to speak them. "Brightstar....?"
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caffeinecraving Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2019 3:58 pm
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Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 3:40 pm
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caffeinecraving Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 6:11 pm
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:04 am
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Thornslash couldn't help but chuckle at her comment though he shared her feelings exactly. "Starclan permitting we don't run into anymore trouble. It would be nice to see Rockclan back up and on their own two paws..." he sighed softly. Half from the despair that clan had gone through. Half because they were still here.... in Lightningclan's camp.
He shook his head however, clearing the thoughts away. He waited for her response, noticing her brief pause and her staring. He glanced around a second, as if looking for another tom cat in the area before shifting on his paws. A slight tingle bristled his fur and he pushed away soooo many thoughts.
Her response though. It.... concerned him. But at the same time.... made him feel a little better. "I see." was all he could bring himself to say for a few moments. His turn to now be lost in thought as he glanced over her. "I'm not honestly sure. I can't say that i'd deny it. I would feel honored to have been chosen and that it was my utmost duty to provide for the clan as best as I possibly could. But to have it happen in such a quick fashion...." he paused again, careful of his words. He wasn't meaning to insult her. "I just worry for you. I know you have Thistlethrush and there's no doubt she's very skilled but... well, there's only so much she can do. She's not you. There are decisions you alone have to make...." he blinked again, hoping he was making even some shred of sense and not too insulting. "Forgive me Brightstar, I don't mean to come off cross but... I want whats best for our clan and I know you feel the same, but I am also afraid that.... those moons of experience stripped from you is or could take a toll on you. We can't be whole without a leader......without you. So I worry.... for our sake but also for yours." he finished, leaning in closer for just a brief second before second guessing himself and sitting back calmly, alert and awaiting her response, whatever it may be. If she wanted to yell at him, he'd take it respectfully. But it felt good to at least get his concerns off his chest.
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caffeinecraving Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:00 am
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"Own two paws huh?!" SHe gave an amused laugh and bounced up onto her back paws. "Just shows lightningclan is smarter and walks on four paws" She licked her tail at him with a happy sigh.
She had phased out again she realized when his shifting became apparent and she had stared at him. She could feel the flush under her pelt and looked away. Now that she was leader being a mom... having a mate... it was all a distant dream she couldnt have now, right... Maybe once she retired... if she retired, what if she died before she could settle and have kits.... She mentally shook the thoughts.
She frowned at his 'i see'. Afterall it sounded critical and while she would listen to any cat who had a greivence, it was hard to hear coming from cats of her clan, especially those she had been closer too. Though had thornslash and her been close, she had fond apprentice memories with him... did that count.
She listened and nodded. "Of course, Who would deny the honor? Really? But once you are leader, sometimes there is that voice of doubt... telling you it wasnt meant for you." She looked sad a bit. She wasnt insulted. It was the truth. "Try not to worry too much! Seeing my clan worrying their days away just makes me feel like im not doing well enough." She put on a happy face. "Right! And while she is deputy... I have a whole legion of warriors to support the clan!" She nodded. "Me too..." She just felt her heart snag a bit. "But... Whats best... isnt always whats right... and thats where the choices get hard." She wished for a moment that he hadnt backed off, She craved to be handled like a friend again. She brushed her tail against his shoulder and gave nothing more than a purr in response. "Perhaps... they will leave... sooner than later.... and the clan will be as great as it once was...." Afterall, they had never known a clan led by brightstar, without rockclan living in camp. And perhaps... that scared her more than anything.
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:52 am
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caffeinecraving Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 2:59 pm
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 3:26 pm
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caffeinecraving Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:01 pm
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:27 pm
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caffeinecraving Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:09 pm
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:23 pm
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caffeinecraving Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 7:13 pm
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