PAFP IS THERE ROOM ON YOUR SHOULDER [ nap pile ]

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() willowburn has watched her friend overwork herself for too long. since pikestar had announced the departure of several life guards from the council, russetfall has taken on more and more burdens. she notices it with frostmoth as well, although the deputy at least has the common sense to take care of himself. everyday when russet emerges from the den, her eyes are more bloodshot than the last. willowburn is pretty sure she hasn't slept a full night in a moon and a half. if the warrior could take the burden from her friend's back, she would, but as it stands right now, pikestar needs his council more than ever. the smoke just prays the man will promote some others sooner rather than later. stars, even the silver tabby man has been overworking himself. it's a vicious cycle, one willowburn is determined to break.

she starts with russetfall, beckoning over the ruddy molly with a soft call of her name. the life guard approaches with apprehension, although willowburn finds some satisfaction in the smallest smile that quirks the corners of her maw. the smoke has just sent her kits off to play, although they like to think of it more as training. the little ones are not so little anymore, and determined to be as prepared as possible for apprenticehood, which has crept up fast. "come lay with me," the warrior all but orders her friend, evergreen gaze meeting the other's steadily. "i talked with frostmoth already, you're not on patrol for another few hours." there's no escaping this rest.

should her companion acquiesce, the woman will sweep her tail to smooth a spot for her friend, purring softly as she is joined. this is not exactly an intervention, but she gazes sternly at the other. "now rest," comes the request, lips curling into a smile. "or i'll get some poppy seeds from jinglemoon." an empty, playful threat.


  • // nap attack @Russetfall " #87874b"
  • WILLOWBURN ⏾ tags / toyhouse

    genderfluid (she / they) / lesbian, mate of none
    35 moons old, ages realistically
    warrior of riverclan
    sibling to SMOKEWREATH
    adoptive mother to BLOOMKIT, RUMBLEKIT, CLOUDKIT, BUCKKIT
    mentoring CRESCENTPAW, BEEPAW / mentored by none
    penned by LAVS / message lavendes on discord for plots!

    a lithe black smoke feline with ghost striping and leaf green eyes. long smoky fur dashed through with grey and white adorns her frame, sliced across by darker stripes that frame her face and legs. eyes like sage, brilliantly green, gaze with an intelligent look. she is scarred across the bridge of her angular nose.
 
FALLING FOR THE PROMISE OF THE
EMPTINESS MACHINE

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She is more keenly aware of how exhausted she is after her sudden and disgraceful collapse in camp. Still, Russetfall's stubbornness- or perhaps it was mere pride- prevented her from resting-truly resting- like Jinglemoon said she should. Things still needed to be done, of course. Duties that could not wait for her to be well rested in order to be done. Hunting and border patrols needed to be organized and led. She still needed to bring up that land hunting training idea with Pike and Frost and there was also-

The life guard is broken from her thoughts at her name being called, tired eyes turning to the comforting sound to spy Willowburn beckoning her closer. The corners of her mouth briefly quirk up into what might almost be a smile at her...friend calling.

"...I suppose I can lay with you, for a bit." Russetfall finally hums after a moment of hesitation, settling into the spot beside the other. She meets her gaze at the comment. Steady. Emerald meeting just as striking green. ...When had she ever begun to think that about their eyes? When had she ever bothered to notice simple, asinine details like that with anyone? "I guess that explains my sudden free time, then." It's not angry, moreso understanding.

She was supposed to go on a hunting patrol but there had been a rather hasty explanation that they already had enough cats. Border patrols had already gone out for the morning, and going on a solo hunting patrol at the moment hadn't felt like a good idea either. Stars forbid she collapse again but alone outside of camp this time. ...Perhaps Willow had been right in talking to Frostmoth.

A scoff leaves her at the empty threat before resting her head on her paws. "Don't make Jinglemoon waste his poppy seeds on me. Look, I'm laying down and everything." She makes a point to close her eyes. The medicine cat would probably give them anyway. All the more reason to stay strong. There were other cats that might need them more than she ever would.


26 moons
Life Guard of Riverclan
she/her
tags


it's been decided how we lose
RUSSETFALL

— Life Guard of Riverclan
— She/Her
"SPEECH", 'THOUGHTS', ATTACK
— A Green-eyed Chocolate Mackerel Tabby With Low White
#8a2c55
 
PASSIONFLOWER ── .❇ riverclam | weaver

"Are we soaking up the sun today?" A light voice sung from across camp, paws gliding closer as she looked down at them with a gaze that almost seemed to see through them. "That's good, all cats need a good soak sometimes. It's good for your bones. It keeps them healthy," She chirped, tipping her head up into the sun for a second, "Especially in this weather!"

In a second, she was over with the two of them, draping herself sideways over Russetfall with a sigh. "Young cats like yourself should rest more, you know." she muttered. Especially Russetfall. Even she noticed how the poor she-cat had been overworking herself since the counsel had shrank. What a decision to make! It would all pan out with time, however. That much she knew. As the winds changed and the rivers flowed, there would be more council members, or more cats taking charge, and it would run and ebb like water through a stream... for now, they could have a nice soak while the sun was out for the first time in days.

I could always try again tomorrow (try again tomorrow)
 
———————————————— A drag path, etched in the surface. ✦


A yawn parted Thunderpaw's maw. She had taken to joining a patrol with some other warriors from the hushed recommendation of Jinglemoon, keep herself busy without letting Russetfall overwork herself. She wanted to get some good, honest work in for the day regardless, and was more than happy to retire to the camp. The cold of leafbare nipped at her ears and nose, and curling up in her nest sounded rather alluring, especially after her hunting patrol.

And a nap seemed to be on more than just her mind, a smile tugging at her maw to see that Willowburn had done the unthinkable; gotten Russetfall to take a break. Thunderpaw trotted over with a purr as she greeted the two, as well as Passionflower, who'd taken to joining the pile, offering her catch towards the cats. "Mornin', our patrol went well, Russet." The cinnamon molly purred warmly, deciding to give in to the allure of being a little bit cosy with her clanmates. Even if her plush fur kept the extent of the cold out, it was still nice to huddle amongst others.

She nodded with a smile towards Passionflower. "Just hunting today and I can barely feel my nose 'nd paws. A little time resting while the suns out sounds nice." She chuffed, tucking her paws under her unruly ruff of fur. A yawn parted her maw, these colder days sapped her energy, especially with the daylight hours seeming shorter and shorter. The moment the sun setting, Thunder felt the pull of exhaustion on her eyes and she could get barely anything done, maybe a little nap would indeed help... "But if anyone's cold, I got enough fur to go around." She giggled, lightly, tucking her tail about her. It had felt so long since there was a sort of lightness in the air, it was nice. Like everything was okay for a little while.

  • Thunderpaw
    ✦—Riverclan apprentice | 13 moons
    ✦—She/Her
    ✦—"SPEECH", 'THOUGHTS', ATTACK
    ✦—A stocky cinnamon sealpoint molly with long curled ears and cold blue eyes.
    #C08969