one fox two fox [c]

Subject: one fox two fox [c] Mon 12 Feb 2024 - 20:57

Si have never been a calm blue sea,
i have always been a storm

With Sycamorepaw assisting the other apprentices with the elders today, the warrior found herself with some free time and she knew exactly how to spend it.

Sleepyhollow crouched beside a small stream made from melting snow that meandered through Windclan's territory near the Lone Stump. Her gaze was focused intently on the fox pelt beneath her, she had removed it from it's carcass long ago but hadn't found time or motivation to clean it thoroughly until now. Her mother, who had learned from Nightstalker, had taught her how to dry out a pelt and turn it into something wearable.

With a determined huff of breath, she set to work cleaning it. She dipped a paw into the ice cold water and gently scrubbed away any traces of dirt and blood, careful not to soak the fur too much.

After a few washes, the pelt was clean and it was time for the boring part. The drying.

The sun was peaking out over the clouds and by her estimations it was a few hours before sunset, which should give her enough time to dry it completely.

The warrior stretched the pelt out over the stump, ensuring it was spread out evenly before settling down at the base of the stump, her amber eyes scanned the horizon as she patiently waited for the sun to work its magic.

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ECHOSONG	FAWNEYE	SLEEPYHOLLOW	STAGPAW	WEAVER
Thunderclan T3 Medicine Cat	Riverclan T3 Warrior	Windclan T5 Warrior	Shadowclan Apprentice	Loner Kitten

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Cloudypetal quietly padded towards WindClan territory, restlessness tugging at her paws. The scent of melting snow hinted at the hopeful arrival of newleaf - a season she greatly anticipated, having felt she had only heard tales of how truly beautiful their moorland could be. What would their home look like without its snowy blanket? It intrigued her - many warriors, including herself, had never witnessed her homeland in any other state.

She chuckled to herself, her whiskers twitching. The apprentices and kits walked the same path, at least. They'll both be surprised! She saw Sleepyhollow ahead, near the lone stump. A senior warrior that she had only exchanged greetings with before. Her fox pelt was a point of curiosity for her, but Cloudypetal never knew how to ask about it. What if it came off mean? She longed to be a kit again, where all of that didn't seem to matter as much.

"Sleepyhollow!" Cloudypetal greeted as she approached - slightly awkward, but she still aimed to be respectful and friendly. She dipped her head. "Are you hunting?" She mewed, hoping it would be a great opening. "Do you, err, know of any good places I could teach Cricketpaw?" She took a quick glance at the fox pelt, laid out perfectly on the stump - curiosity lingered in her eyes.

Her original intention of coming out here was to find another good place for him - but getting to know Sleepyhollow was even better! Plus, maybe she'd be able to learn a bit more about the fox pelt.

Subject: Re: one fox two fox [c] Fri 16 Feb 2024 - 23:31

Si have never been a calm blue sea,
i have always been a storm

Her name being called snapped her out of a daydream, though the warrior didn't mind too much. She glaced lazily to Cloudypetal, offering a friendly smile, "No hunting today I think, I fancy a little rest today. You?" she responded making a point to stretch out her limbs and get comfortable, gesturing with her tail to the ground next to her for Cloudypetal to sit.

The she-cat asked her if she knew any good places to teach Cricketpaw and she couldn't help but smile a mischievous smile. "Have you met Bushface?" she responded lifting a paw to clean it, "My mentor Blazefang took me to meet Bushface for my first battle moves lesson." Sleepyhollow added, her voice warm and full of obvious fondness for Blazefang. Bushface wasn't any cat, it was simply what it seemed like. A bush. A flat faced bush with thick branches, great for practicing claw swipes and holds. Her mentor had had them fight Bushface, Sleepyhollow had taken all of her apprentices there. She explained who Bushface was and gave a soft laugh, "Besides that there's always the flower field, it's really something in the spring. It's the best place to take a nap, but it isn't too shabby for hunting practice I 'spose."

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ECHOSONG	FAWNEYE	SLEEPYHOLLOW	STAGPAW	WEAVER
Thunderclan T3 Medicine Cat	Riverclan T3 Warrior	Windclan T5 Warrior	Shadowclan Apprentice	Loner Kitten