a promise kept [open!]

In one part of ShadowClan's still-in-progress camp, Thalia could be found gathering flowers in bundles. They were common, colorful things; nothing that the medicine cats had need of- those she swiftly deposited to the medicine den- but still a wide selection. Leaf-fall was fast approaching, and with it many of the flowers would wither and wilt. Some would survive leaf-ball, but not a lot in her experience. The resources to make flower crowns dwindled as the weather grew colder.

Now, in the height of their season, she had plenty: several bundles of flowers in all shapes and colors, in a wide array. She had promised to teach, here and there, but hadn't gotten around to it with all that had happened. Now, on the other side of a flood that had left her and several of her clanmates stranded, those promises seemed distant- but distance didn't make them any less important to fulfil.

If anything, ShadowClan needed something now- in the wake of disaster- to keep their spirits high. And while Thalia was an awful hunter and avoided fighting where she could, that was something she could provide. Gathering flowers was something she'd always done, a bright spot hidden within the haunting shadow of her youth. It was how she had provided for ShadowClan in her own way, before she'd at least managed to catch the occasional frog.

And now, it would be something to bring joy to her clanmates.

Swiftheart eagerly went over upon hearing that there was gonna be a class about how to make the beautiful flower crowns. She liked wearing a flower in her hair from time to time but a full crown of them? That would be so cool to learn how to make. Maybe she could make one for herself and one for her mate Duskflight to match.

Going over to Thalia she saw so many colors of flowers to pick from, they all looked so nice. What colors would she pick?? So many good options. Hmm maybe some orange, yellow and red ones to go with the theme of fall that was gonna be here soon.

if there were leftovers maybe they could decorate the elders den and nursery and leaders den.

Thanks alot for agreeing to show us how to make these she purred happily and very extraverted as her usual to Thalia.

Sablepaw was intent on learning something from all the warriors in camp. If he had to learn how to make flower crowns from Thalia, then so be it. Sidling up to the group, the young apprentice glanced around the camp furtively. The last thing we wanted was for Leopardsun, or stars forbid Nightstar to see him. He already felt guilty about partaking in this event when the camp still needed repairs, but his curiosity had gotten the better of him. What would they think if they saw him learning to make flower crowns? Sablepaw echoed a “Thank you,” along with his clanmates as he waited for the lesson to begin.

Thalia purred in greeting as Swiftheart, Honeypaw, and Forestbreeze- and even Sablepaw, to her surprise- gathered around. "You're welcome! I'm just glad all of you could join me. It's been so difficult recently, but rebuilding has progressed nicely so far. So I thought we could all use something to lift our spirits- and that this was as good a way as any to do just that!"

The flower-adorned warrior gestured with her tail to the flower bundles. "As you can see, I've gathered all sorts of colors and shapes of flowers- mostly while I was out gathering herbs to help replenish Fuzzybelly's supply- so everyone should be able to find something they'll like. Go ahead, and then we'll get started."