Private Territory SkyClan Give me your answer, do - Flowercloud

[Maiseyleg]

ababababababa The seasons change, we are not the same

indentSkyclan's new home is beautiful. The canopy of pine needles doesn't fall, even at the coldest time of year, so the undergrowth is sheltered from the worst of the snow - even after the blizzard, the snow on the forest floor is shallow enough to walk through with ease. The lack of rats was a plus, too. Maiseyleg could wander the territory without constantly checking over her shoulder for potential assailants. In their place, the cats had found an array of different animals. Maiseyleg had found herself rather fond of the incredibly round little things that she spotted once in a blue moon - hadn't she heard someone call them pika?

indentDespite the fine scenery, not eveyone is in high spirits. Maiseyleg has been keeping a close eye on Flowercloud in particular. Although she's a grown warrior - a deputy, even - she still feels the obligation to look after her former apprentice. Even now that she's larger than me, now, I can't help but see her as a little kitten, sometimes. Lately, Flowercloud has seemed out of sorts. Its a subtle thing, easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. But Maiseyleg can't help but notice how she avoids her family, keeping her head down when her kits are nearby. It wasn't like her- usually she's an incredibly doting mother, wholly dedicated to her children. What could have happened?

indent "Flowercloud." she mews, coming up to the deputy after all the patrols had been sent out for the day. She touches her shoulder against the other's, a friendly greeting. "Good morning, It's good to see you. With all that's been going on, we haven't been able to catch up." She turns to face Flowercloud, offering the other a gentle smile. "You aren't busy right now, are you? We should go on a little walk around the territory, just the two of us." A 'little walk' for Maiseyleg is more like a brisk jog, at the very least. She finds nothing quite as freeing than feeling her heart beat louder as she moves swiftly across the forest, wind in her fur. With Flowercloud along, she'll have to slow herself a bit, but it's worth the good company. "If you're worried about taking time off, we can always say we're 'surveying the territory'" She adds, with a wink and a cheeky grin. "Hawkstar doesn't have to know a thing."

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Maiseyleg | 63 moons | Warrior of Skyclan ababababbnihfibnfdifdhfhababa

- @flowercloud - ​

 

[flowercloud]

Flowercloud was fine- well that's what she would say, letting an almost fooling smile trace her lips as she would wave off anyone who asked. Though, those keen observers always seemed to catch the skip in her heart, the distance on her eyes- sometimes, she was an open book. She couldn't help that, she would try, and try, but trying didn't mean much when it came to some.

Younger days, she would let out all her emotions for all to see, a bleeding heart- pain from others would make her own heart hurt, she would much rather endure it herself, and take others pain- then let them carry the weight by themselves. So of course, she would check in on daylighters, who made the sacrifice of their homes for their second homes, who continued on a grand journey, further then they ever expected. She would think, going this far, they would be closer to the sun, but it was as if they never moved from it! The brightness it cast through the pined forest was still as radiant, no different even! And it was bizarre, but more than her mind could even begin to ponder.

The ground was still cold, ice and snow sparkling in the light, but alas- she could handle it's frosty grip, and she worried for those with thinner pelts, happy to share tongues with others to help keep them warm. Happy to just... Escape her own blistering mind, to escape the empty nest that she was so fond of being filled with tiny bodies-

Maiseylegs greeting broke her train of thought, green eyes lifting to the aged warrior, a gentle smile greeting the other. The nose against her shoulder, gained a purr from the molly and she would, in turn, rest her chin momentarily on Maiseylegs forehead, moving to nuzzle the other in affection. "I should be free, aye," she agreed, with a shrug, hardly a hesitant thought playing in her mind. "Hawkstars here, and Fujimoto can handle afternoon patrols." She nodded, unaware of any other agenda the other may have, expression thoughtful. She wouldn't worry, though some guilt ate at her, she wanted a walk, and if Hawkstar wanted to throw a fit, she'd keep her ex-mentors idea in mind. Easy to sway, if it seemed to benefit, but Flowercloud needed the rest. Always keen on self care, as she called it, but unable to do that with very little time she was struggling to manage.

Of course, Hawkstars keen affliction with Maiseyleg bugged her, their opposing thoughts a cause of turbulence, Flowercloud only frowned remembering how almost hostile the leader was to here- when she could not help and still showed loyalty finding them after she was sick. She could've stayed, but did not, and that's what mattered. "Let's slip out before anyone notices then," she said, flicking an ear before turning quickly. She can save the rest for later- Hawkstar didn't have to know her location at all times!

Flowercloud would lead them a bit, her steps quiet, her head high, and her senses aware as they can be, despite needing relaxation. She didn't mind the brisk walk, and she noted Maiseyleg trying to slow down, she would try to match the others pace... She felt odd, at best, being here. She was not surrounded in cliffsides, left to open air- albeit the trees that surrounded them. A gentle sigh left her. "I am sorry that we left without you. No one would have been able to delay Hawkstars plan, for what it's worth- I knew if you wanted to be here, you would find your way. I don't think I'd be as good of a tracker if you weren't. I'm glad you came, Maisey- I would've had to miss you!" She joked, bumping her shoulder against the other in a playful manner, trying to let loose the tenseness in them.
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[Maiseyleg]

ababababababa The seasons change, we are not the same

indentMaiseyleg smiles brightly when Flowercloud agrees to walk with her. "Let's go then! They'll all be none the wiser." They weren't really doing anything wrong, but it's fun to play pretend at youthful rebellion. It makes Maiseyleg feel like an apprentice again, and she could desperately use the boost of energy right now.

indentShe's happy to let Flowercloud lead, for now. The other molly was doing her best to keep up at her own usual faster pace, which made Maiseyleg's heart warm. 'Always such a mindful cat. We're lucky to have her.' It takes awhile for the comfortable silence to be broken. Flowercloud apologies for leaving her behind.
"It's alright, I'm not upset. I wouldn't expect any less from Hawkstar." Maiseyleg sighs. "Despite our... disagreements, in our youth, I do trust her judgement. If she had waited any longer, we may not have gotten here today." The journey was hard enough as is. She can only imagine how much more difficult it would have been if they weren't right outside Tugger's house when the blizzard came. "And besides, there's no way she could have known that I was planning to come at all." 'Despite all evidence to the contrary' Maiseyleg thinks, bitterly, before pushing out of her mind. She and Hawkstar were never close, so it's understandable she wouldn't understand the full depth of Maiseyleg's dedication to the clan. Flowercloud, obviously, had great faith in her.

indentMaiseyleg buries her nose in Flowercould's thick fur. The familiar scent comforts her. Even in such foreign lands, there was still a bit of home to be found in the cats she shared her life with. "I never got a chance to tell you before, how proud I am. Becoming deputy is quite the achievement!" She purrs. Skyclan would be well served by a cat like Flowercloud. "You're thoughtful and kind, with a strong heart that doesn't waver. You're perfect for the job - even nasty old Hawkstar can see that" Maiseyleg tells her, with a cheeky smile.

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Maiseyleg | 63 moons | Warrior of Skyclan ababababbnihfibnfdifdhfhababa