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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:11 pm
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Leafbare was nothing new, yet facing her first as a Leader made it feel like a completely new beast. Hardly a moment went by when she wasn't either planning or out hunting herself. More of a battle cat then a huntress, Shadowstar had to brush up on an old skill. Leafbare was another battle, another chance to lead her clan well or fail them miserably.
Despite Russetstorm's best efforts, Shadowstar knew in her heart which side of that scale she landed.
Exiting her den from the brief rest, Shadowstar was ready to go back out again. A curious sight stopped her. Talonfang had his eyes trained on something. With ears perked, Shadowstart approached him from behind and looked in the direction he was looking.
She waited several moments to be sure before she made herself known with a chuckling, "See anything interesting, Talonfang?" Did he have eyes for her deputy? If so, she'd have to do something about that. Change up patrols prehaps.
Chisato Mikami I can't get Imgur to open up right, sorry abou the extra big picture
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:24 pm
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:56 pm
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Her spirits lifted with the jump. It was mean to be amused by the other cat's reaction. Forestclan forgive her, but she was amused. Smiling, the first without tension in a long while, Shadowstar settled in to sit with her tail covering her paws. She asked first, mostly out of jest, "Have you tried collecting scars?" Hopefully that joke didn't get back to the Deputy otherwise she'll be the one collecting scars.
In contrast to the threatening thought, Shadowstar say completely relaxed and utterly amused.
To save them all from that idea leading the young Warrior to harm, she continued. "Wildflower respects strength. If you want her to notice you, train to become stronger." With her head slightly tilted, the leader looked off into the distance. "With prey scarce it might be a good idea to start sending cats further out. A pair would be safer." She spoke like she was thinking aloud. Technically true, the plan was forming to give him the best chance possible.
She'd never play match maker, no not her. This was just pairing up good teams for hunting. All for the good of the clan. Not because Talonfang was adorable.
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 10:13 pm
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 10:44 pm
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That was a win-win. Not only does he work to get stronger, but Icypaw also gets stronger. One of many things she had in common with her Deputy. Strength matters. Her clan would become so strong no dog pack could ever defeat it. Or anything else that decides to take a paw over their borders.
Even a single paw.
Casually grooming her paw, the leader remarked as if it were the most obvious thing in the world, "Of course, if the prey is hard to find, and our River no longer supplies us, it only makes sense to go where the food is. My Deputy would naturally lead the hunting party. I could never send her alone, even though she could easily take care of herself." Leading this one on for a good while, she finally adds, "I wounder who would be able to go with her."
Good training, potential of bringing back a better source of fresh kills and good training time. Thank the forestclan for an easy option every once in a while.
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Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:55 am
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Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 5:37 pm
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Oh ye of so little faith. Barely suppressing a purr, Shadowstar continued to plan aloud. "Of course, I wouldn't want to send anyone who can't hold their own. Keep working to improve, Talonfang. As you get stronger, stepping out to do the best you can for the clan, you will find what you are looking for." Seeing her clan mates happy was always worthwhile.
However, seeing them healthy took priority. Talonfang inspired a great idea. Trying to keep everyone closer to normal was a poor idea. Follow the prey, that was part of the Code. Plus, it was a wise idea.
Wildflower was a natural to lead the expeditions. Russetstorm and Wildstride could both go with her naturally. If she asked for anyone else, well, Shadowstar had a suggestion or two.
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Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:10 pm
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 5:02 pm
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