{$title} We're going to be trying out teaching Riverclan the code... How do they react to this? Flowercloud seems so hopeful!
Flowercloud led the patrol with confidence. It wasn't just for her ... It was for her shadow, her apprentice, the patrol behind her. It was for motivation, for positivity. The deputy saw what Fidgetpaw had to deal with, and she wanted him to be able to lift his chin and feel good about doing so. Not... Smug. Not cocky, but proud. Proud of who he was, and what he was working towards every day for. Flowercloud was a bit higher in spirits it seemed- with a new apprentice, and oddly enough seeing Pikestar again. Against her shoulder, carefully wrapped and secured was a object weaved together as if an eyepatch. Perhaps it was silly- but Pikestar mentioned it, and Flowercloud had decided in boredom that she would work with a new idea and make it true. It was trial and error, really. Several hours throughout the days where she would weave in moss and petals- then wrap vine that could secure it around a head. Hopefully it fit- it wasn't as if Pikestar had sat before her the entire time...
She shook her head- blinking in realization that she had been thinking a lot about their talk and the tom that was essentially in another world. But... It was only fascination. She had made a new friend, that's all there was to it. Besides... How could Riverclans leader ever even like her. That would be silly- she was so sure he had to have someone considering his looks and demeanor. She turned her focus back to her apprentice, her voice lowered as she slowed to make sure not to rush him in a quick pace.
"Okay, I know it's gonna be a bit scary Fidgetpaw. But I need you to remember what I told you. Inhale, loooong, through your nose." She performed the action, pausing to inhale, letting her chest fully puff out and expand with the breath, before she slowly let out her breath through an open maw. "Breathing really helps the nerves, trust me. I may not seem it but, I have so many nerves that try to gnaw on me. If we take a breath, it helps slow us down and calm our thoughts, especially in stressful social situations." She kept her voice low, gentle, offering the boy a smile and bumping her shoulder against his in a friendly action. Because the truth was, she hated talking in front of crowds. She could almost get sick, but every day she was getting better.
"Okay, guys! We'll be talking in front of Pikestar. I chose each of you because I trust you to help me, and I know you guys know what you're talking about and can remain cordial. They're so interested in our code, Hawkstar and I have agreed to work with Pikestar so that they may learn." She flicks her tail behind her as she turned to face them as she greeted them. There was a weight off her shoulders not feeling under Hawkstars scrutiny, but it still sat tense between her shoulder blades where her fur sat bare and stretched as she turned back forward. "I want best behavior, and positivity, please and thank you!" She purred, her chest rumbling as she led the patrol finally to the edge of Skyclan territory and to Riverclans border.
"Alright, Fidgetpaw. Open your maw, close your eyes, and really take your time. I need you to tell me what you smell. What you hear. Then... Open your eyes and tell me what you see." She murmured softly as she sat down on the border, carefully placing her haunches down and then playfully, she hung her tail over Fidgetpaws face, attempting to try to block his view. "And no cheating!" She teased, grin wrapping along her maw.
@FIDGETPAW!
flowercloud - 38 moons - skyclan deputy - mentoring none
