Open PAFP Camp The self is not so weightless, nor whole and unbroken | Welcome home Rain

[Chrysalisgaze]

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Chrysalisgaze 𐀔 𓆣 𓆨 𖢥 𓆦 Remember the Pact of our Youth

The forest opened up into SkyClan's vast camp as Chrysalisgaze led the young Rain towards safety. She didn't even want to imagine what this she-cat must have gone through to end up alone, tired and terrified at their border, on the verge of kitting. That was a discussion for another day and for ears Rain deemed trustworthy enough. If that was going to be Chrysalisgaze, she would be glad, but if not, she would understand and respect that.
"I'm not going to overwhelm you by explaining everything." she assured the molly. Clan life was busy, the camp vast, surely too much for an exhausted newcomer. She flicked her tail towards the fresh-kill pile. "I will only show you the two most important things for you right now - that over there is where you can grab food. Grab only what you need, but don't be afraid to take more than others - you're eating for the little ones as well." Her gaze fell towards a den lined with the scents of herbs and care. "That den is where the medicine cat resides. She is our healer and she will be the one mainly taking care of you through the kitting process. But now, you need to rest."
Chrysalisgaze led Rain towards the nursery, making sure she didn't lose her footing. Inside, it was quieter, calmer, and Chrysalisgaze chirped a greeting to alert Starlingtrail of their arrival. She nuzzled her mate and quickly introduced Rain, explaining the situation. An empty nest was found and Rain was gently nudged to lay down on it. "Please, you may relax here. Welcome home, dear."

OOC: Wait for @Rain and @Starlingtrail to reply!​

 

[Rain Rain]

R A I N
​ what a shame we all became ​

Rain's head was spinning. Dragging her weary body through the woods was enough on its own, but she could hardly believe she'd agreed to join this group of wild cats. Sure, they seemed nice enough... She glanced at Chrysalisgaze who trotted along beside her. Something about her set Rain at ease. She couldn't explain why, but she trusted her. Teaselfeather, too, had joined them on their trip back toward the Skyclan camp. Her heart swelled at the thought of their inexplicable kindness. She would have to find a way to thank them - all of them. But first, all she could focus on was putting one paw in front of the other.

The intense catscent she'd been surrounded by intensified, bit by bit, until she knew they must be approaching the camp. There was the soft chatter of many cats, as well as the mingling of dozens of different scents. She tried to shake her head to clear it, but it didn't help. Chrysalisgaze assured her that she wouldn't overwhelm her with information, which Rain was grateful for, but she was already feeling extremely overwhelmed. She could feel curious gazes following her through the clearing, making her pelt prickle anxiously.

It's okay, I'm safe here,

she tried to remind herself.

She could only nod as the she-cat gave her a brief rundown about the prey pile and the healer's den. Her mouth watered at the idea of a nice meal, but Chrysalisgaze had already continued on towards the nursery. Ducking in, Rain inhaled deeply as a gently, milky scent washed over her. She let out a soft breath. The den was warm and quiet, with soft nests and a queen - Starlingtrail - and her kits. She could hardly believe that would be her - and soon. The thought almost knocked her from her paws. To think the little bodies inside of her would soon be tumbling kits... It felt impossible. Rain followed Chrysalisgaze's instruction and gently lowered herself into an empty nest. The bedding wasn't as fresh as that in Starlingtrail's, but she supposed that was to be expected for a group that were not expecting guests. A long sigh escaped her as she allowed her body to relax.

"Thank you,"

she murmured. Then, dipping her head to Starlingtrail, she smiled weakly.

"It's nice to meet you, thank you for letting me join you here."

such fragile

✦

broken things

• OOC: welcome home rain!!!!
• KEY:
  

  "speech"

  
  

  'thoughts'

  
  attempted action
  

  "other character's speech"

  
  
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  sleek grey she-cat with white paws, tailtip, face, and chin
  she/her
  loner
  15 moons
  pregnant!
  
  

 

[Starlingtrail Starlingtrail]

As the molly did day by day, she was dutifully caring for her kits; she had just barely gotten the scraps of fur to rest, curled up at her belly, snoring quietly. Starling gave a quiet sigh. They were a handful, but the best thing to ever happen to her, besides Chrysalis, of course.

Just as her mate crossed her mind, Starling's ears perked up, hearing the voice of the other just outside the nursery. Warmly, she greeted her lovely Chrysie, though she faltered a little as another cat tailed her. A rather young molly, one who swayed a little in her steps, but just as evidently she was pregnant. Before she could breathe to speak, her mate filled her in on the woes of the soon-to-be mother. Starling's gaze softened, giving Rain a warm smile. "Oh, sweetheart, come along and settle down." She flicked her tail, motioning to rest nearby. "You must be exhausted, how Starclan has blessed you to bring you to our borders, you are safe in our midsts."

If her own kittens weren't tucked at her side, asleep, she would have stood to help the other to a nest. She watched with a softness for the young mother, though her heart ached to realise she was alone. Her own kitting wasn't easy, even with her Chrysie at her side; how cruel it would have been if she had to kit all by herself.

"My name's Starlingtrail, though I'm sure Chrysalisgaze told you as much already. I'm not as experienced as some of the other caretakers, but I will still be here if you ever need support, Rain." Starling smiled, warmly. Rain had been given such a poor start in her life, and Skyclan was sure to turn that around for her, just as they had for many of their other joining members. "The pleasure is all ours, dear, you just worry about resting and eating your fill." Her gaze flickered back to her mate, a silent request to bring their guest a meal; she had no idea when poor Rain had last eaten.

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STARLINGTRAIL she/her, Skyclan caretaker 34 moons old.
A short-haired black and white molly with soft, blue eyes.
mentored by none // mentoring none
littermate to none
Larkvine x Greyduck / mother to Berrykit, Ducklingkit and TBNkit / mated to Chrysalisgaze
"SPEECH" // "THOUGHTS" // ATTACK
penned by Pheo ↛ phoenixwashere on discord, feel free to dm for plots.

 

[SWALLOWBREEZE]

it's common for skyclan patrols to return with an extra cat, one who's ready to work and learn their ways. chrysalisgaze shuffling in a skinny, grey molly with a swollen belly is enough to make the usual camp chatter turn to hushed whispers. her stomach twisted, hoping this poor molly was just heavily pregnant and needed a home to live in. she was decent enough when it came to caretakers and their possible aliments.

caretakers deserve to rest and not be disturbed. unfortunately, swallowbreeze's job is to bug the cats before they can do that. she makes her way over carefully, hoping her herbal scent is enough to show she's not here to gawk or gossip (even though she was staring a few moments ago). she silently glances at chrysalisgaze, then the belly of skyclan's newest caretaker. there's a prolonged silence before she realizes she can just ask the question herself. oops.

"sorry, hi. i'm the healer... swallowbreeze, i just wanted to see if you needed, uh, anything. or didn't feel well." she grins sheepishly at rain, standing near the entrance of the den so it didn't feel overcrowded. they have a sizeable amount of litters occupying the nursery, hopefully rain doesn't feel too overwhelmed.

 

[Berrykit]

BERRYKIT

Berrykit stirred in his sleep - something around him shifted, moved, waking him up. He opened his eyes slowly and stared. "Who are you?" he murmured sleepily, unaware of anyone else talking. The grey cat in front of him was someone he had never seen before, but she lay in the nest next to momma... and she was so pretty!

Berrykit opened his mouth to speak, to ask more questions, but Swallowbreeze's voice made him shut his maw again. That was the medicine cat and he didn't want to interrupt. But he was still so curious! Getting up on his clumsy paws, he stretched and approached the molly, sniffing at her fur. She smelled of nothing he had ever smelled before. A faint trace of SkyClan and his mom lingered on the she-cat, but everything else was unfamiliar to the young kitten.

He looked up at his mothers, but they were both relaxed, their eyes kind and welcoming - if his mothers trusted this cat, so did he! He laid down next to the cat, noticing bits of leaves and moss in her fur and started picking them out, grooming her fur. Every member of the nursery was given the Berry-cleaning treatment at one point and this newcomer was no exception! He would make sure her fur was clean and neat, her pelt shining.

SkyClan | Kitten