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indentDustystar climbs atop the tallrock for the first time since she had announced her communion with the stars. It's been two days since then. She's given it a bit of time to settle, for cats to make up their mind and come to terms with her first announcement. She had received far from resounding support, but she refused to let it bog down her mind. Instead, she willed herself to focus on all who had offered her support, despite her inexperience and wild claims of cats from beyond the stars.

indent"Everyone old enough to hunt their own prey, gather under the tallrock. I've got some more things to say."

indentShe waits a few moments before continuing, to let cats make their way over. Once she's satisfied everyone who's going to come has, she speaks again. "I'd like to thank you all for comin' here, listening to me. Your support means a great deal to me. I do hope you know this." She bows her head, grateful.
"I know I said we could take our time, what with the names and all, but there's a few I'd like to get out of the way, now. If ya don't mind."

indentFirst her eye drifts towards the two cats that had accompanied her to the Moonstone in her first action as leader. "Goldie, Sweet. You've both been very good to me. I think you deserve some recognition." The two tomcats had been among the first to place their faith in her. Although they weren't close before the fire, Dustystar is sure she'll end up leaning on their support for many moons to come. "Goldy. We may have gotten off on the wrong foot, but you've proven yourself to be loyals and trustworthy, willing to stand up and take action when others hesitate. For this, I grant you the name 'Goldenroar'." The name also suits his long mane and charisma, she thinks. She hopes it serves him well. "Sweet, you're one of the most perceptive cats I know. Without your help, I'd for sure have been carried off my some hawk on the way to the Moonstone. I give you the name 'Sweetnose', in honor of your keen nose and tracking skill."

indentWith the most pertinent names being done with, Dustystar moves on to some of the others. "Lucille." Dustystar didn't know the molly well, but she had made an impression, rushing out during the first meeting. Was it anger or frustration that had sent her away? "You have a powerful will and a strong spirit, like a leading mare. The name 'Maremane' will suit you well, if you choose to take it." Dustystar isn't sure that she'll accept, but she decides to extend the olive branch anyways. "Raven. You've got a good head on your shoulders. Like your namesake, you let reason and intellect guide you." Dustystar has often admired that about him, how he doesn't let emotions sway his decisions. "I offer you the name 'Ravencall'. I hope it serves you well."

indentDustystar takes a deep breath before she continues. "Whorl. You've had a storied life with plenty of experience. I hope that you can stand alongside us as 'Whorltail', and guide us with that you've learned." Only one more to go. "Hibiscus. You're a reasonable cat. I grant you the name 'Hibiscusbelly'. Please continue to stand alongside and support us." Dustystar bows her head once more, regarding the newly names warriors before her.
"If you don't want these names, I suppose i can't force you to use them. But please know they're a piece of history and culture, connecting us to our past. I hope you grow to appreciate them."