here comes the general (skc's temporary deputy)

The air was thick as Poplartooth began his speech. The small tortoiseshell she-cat listened intently to her brother. She was saddened at the thought of Rippedstar's death, of course, he was her deputy, her leader, and her clanmate. Tawneyfur knew that Poplartooth thought he wasn't ready for this type of leadership, she could see that he was fighting a battle within himself. Even though the tom was quite a recluse, Tawneyfur still knew her brother well enough to sense things like this. It was one of her specialties. The she-cat continued to lend her ears to the deputy as he put in place a temporary deputy. Tinylegs. Tawneyfur hadn't had many conversations with the smaller tom, but she knew his skills did not lack. At this point, with the amount of time Poplartooth was given, Tawneyfur believed he had made a good decision. "Tinylegs! Tinylegs! Tawneyfur began to chant with her clanmates.