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R A I N
what a shame we all became
Rain could hardly believe it had already been a moon since the kits were born. She was... truly exhausted, but it was so worth it. Every day she woke up in awe of how much they seemed to have grown overnight. The first time they'd opened their eyes, she cried. They'd already started saying their first words - awkward, silly little things. She'd loved their little baby babbling, but she couldn't wait for them to be able to hold a conversation. To tell her what was wrong instead of crying. She was extremely grateful for the other caretakers in the nursery for their help. She hadn't taken much time away from the kits, but it was nice to know she had the option.
As it stood, she was starving. She couldn't believe how hungry she found herself - perhaps even more than she had been when she was pregnant. She peered at the kits, tumbling over one another beside her in their nest. They'd already nursed and napped that morning, and even a few days ago they probably would have been curled up at her belly still. But the more they grew, the more restless they became. Maybe, instead of leaving them with one of the other caretakers, she'd take them out into camp. Thus far they'd only been allowed brief glimpses of the outside world. She was sure they'd like a little bit more room to play in, and there were still plenty of clanmates they had yet to meet.
She lowered her head and glanced around conspiratorially.
"How would you all feel about coming outside to get breakfast with me?"
She whispered, as if this was some sort of secret mission she was assigning them. Before they could get too excited, she added, "There will be rules, though. You must stay in my sight at all times. And no getting under the warrior's paws - they are very busy! And as soon as I think you're getting sleepy, we come right back inside for a nap."
She paused, waiting for their confirmation, before straightening with a nod. "Let's go then!"
Gently guiding them with her tail - she especially wanted to keep an eye on quiet little Songkit - she led them towards the entrance of the nursery, then out into the pale sunlight of the Leaffall day. There was a chill to the breeze, but it wasn't so cool out that she was worried about the kits. After all, she could take them back inside as soon as they felt cold. "Welcome to Skyclan, little ones,"
she purred brightly.-
OOC: unleash the babies
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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
16 moons
