Like Mother, Like Daughter (Closed/Solo)

They needed to talk.

Tawnystorm poked her head inside the apprentice's den, searching for her daughter. Ever since Smokeface's disappearance, she'd taken it upon herself to train Aspenpaw and help her reach her full potential. A patrol seemed like a nice way to begin, at least. But that wasn't the only reason she wanted to head out with her today.
She was fully aware of the apprentice's personality. Aspenpaw was selfish - arrogant too. Even as her mother, she could see it as plain as day. Had she failed as a parent? Was it just her nature? The warrior wasn't sure, but she had noticed the strain it had put on their relationship. She didn't want to be constantly at ends with her daughter. Maybe a good talk would help, a little. She wasn't going to get too optimistic, she knew better than that.

"Aspenpaw! Come out here, we're going on a patrol!" Tawnystorm called, growing impatient.

Aspenpaw yawned at the sound of her mother's voice. This early in the morning? Did Tawnystorm ever sleep? "Do I have a choice?" she groaned, getting to her feet. The apprentice stumbled a little as she stood, making her flush red with embarrassment. Now she thinks I'm clumsy! She knew she wasn't the most coordinated cat, but she didn't want the warrior to think she was inadequate. The brown she-cat padded out of her den, still sleepy and of course, grumpy as usual. "Why do we have to do this, where are we going, and what's your hidden agenda? I know you wouldn't take me out like this for the sake of it, even if you're my mentor now," she demanded. No doubt this was going to end in an argument, or worse, a lecture.