another place you never go [OPEN]

As Thalia drew closer and into the forest, she was filled with apprehension. Not necessarily about ShadowClan (though her concern for the well-being of the rest of her Clanmates was what kept her searching despite it), but about the direction her paws had taken her in. She knew these trees, this undergrowth, they were familiar to her- the last time she had been here had been to confirm that she had no desire to return, and yet here she was again on ThunderClan land.

(Part of her wanted to turn to the river, but she held her ground. )

The fox pelt hung loose on her shoulders, as it always had when she wore it. She wanted to sink into it, to hide in fear of being recognized again as someone she wasn't- or someone she could never be again- but she stood as tall as she could manage. It would do no one any good if she simply stood around on land that wasn't hers to wander, and so she leared her throat to call."Froststar? Nightstalker...?" Then, a moment later: "Iceheart?"

The member 'Holly' has done the following action : Dice roll

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'Invasion Dice' :

"Thalia...? Is that you?" Called Nightstalker, slinking out from the shadows. "Thank the stars you're safe." The young tom padded forwards, inspecting Thalia for any major, electing to clearly ignore and avoid the fox pelt. "The rest of Shadowclan is safe, I'm glad I can add you to our ranks." He meowed, beckoning her closer.

Thalia's eyes lit up with joy as someone recognized her, calling her actual name. "Nightstalker!" she greeted ShadowClan's deputy happily. "Yes, I'm safe. It took me some time to find my way here, after being washed up outside the forest. I had... A few problems with direction and being assaulted by a wayward fox, but everything's okay now."

Part of her wanted to say she hadn't run into any real trouble, but the fox pelt on her shoulders was proof that she had at least encountered some difficulties. It was better to tell the truth, considering. "The rest of ShadowClan is safe, too? I'm glad to hear it- and I'm happy to help any way I can! Did I miss anything important?"