Open Camp we're tearin' it apart [intro]

[cometglow]

{$title} the episode where comet eats shit on the ice (thank u teddy for the idea :3)

Copper eyes blinked open, and ginger-and-black fur rippled as Cometglow stretched out in his nest. He'd be lying if he said he wasn't still getting used to the clan's new home - it was a bit of an adjustment, going from stone underpaw to pine needles and moss, from hollowed-out stone dens in the gorge to bushes in a clearing. Not necesssarily an unwelcome change, but he'd definitely had a few instances of waking up to surprise when he looked up and saw criss-crossed reinforced branches overhead.

Uncurling his white puff of a tail and grudgingly removing himself from the warmth of his nest, he stepped outside. It was still relatively early, as far as he could see, with a bit of that early-morning chill that his dense coat luckily fended off at least a bit of. He looked around camp, noticing a few cats still milling about - looked like an early-morning hunting patrol had managed to find something, or maybe they'd had a hunting opportunity checking the borders.

He was so busy looking around to see what his clanmates were up to, that he didn't notice the slippery icy patch under his paws. Even his extra toes offered no grip on the ice, and before he knew it his legs had slipped out from under him. Suddenly, the chill of the air didn't feel quite so noticeable with his ears burning as he tried - with minimal success - to get his paws under him again and hopefully dig his claws into the ice to get back up. nobody saw that, right...? He wondered, shaking as much snow off his fur as possible and getting as far away from the ice patch as he could.

__________Let's make the most of the night ✿ like we're gonna die young___________

• "speech" - thoughts
  //please give him shit for falling on the ice. u get a cookie if u do
  

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• Cometglow he/him & skyclan
  ✿ black tortie with white spotting
  ✿ 38 moons
  ✿ ????
  ✿ Peaceful and healing powerplay permitted.
  
  
  penned by pastelskulls
  template by scarlet​

 

[Teaselpaw]

TEASELPAW

Over hill, over dale, through the valley and vale do not weep, do not wail, I am coming home to you

Teaselpaw had been quietly observing the camp, their wide eyes following each cat as they went about their day. There was something fascinating about the way life bustled around them, so much movement, so many stories unfolding at once. And then... Their gaze landed on a warrior just as he lost his footing, skidding down an icy patch with a spectacular tumble. Teaselpaw's eyes grew impossibly wide, nearly bulging in shock as they watched Cometglow's dramatic descent, their mouth falling open. Oh… oh, that looked like it hurt.

But then, the way he got up.

The warrior immediately glanced around, as if checking to see if anyone had witnessed his fall. The subtle, almost comical nature of it sent an uncontrollable giggle bubbling up from Teaselpaw's throat before they could stop it. Oh no. They pressed a paw to their mouth, as if they could somehow take the sound back, embarrassment creeping up their ears. Had he heard that? Teaselpaw hadn't meant to laugh at him, truly, they hadn't! It had just been… a little funny. But their amusement held no malice, no disrespect. It was just one of those silly moments that made the world feel a little lighter.

Their gaze quickly met Cometglow's, wide and apologetic, ears burning with guilt.

Please don't take it the wrong way…!

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[Fujimoto]

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The early dawn patrol had only just returned when Fuji noticed Cometglow rise from the warriors den. The clearing had been empty for the most part this chilly morning, and he noticed the warriors that had departed with him did not take too kindly waking up to a rather nasty chill. One more moon! One more moon and newleaf will grace our home. They could make it through some more dreadful sunrises before they saw the suns warmth.

He had been leaving his catch from the morning in the preypile when he heard the sudden scuffle of his fall, and the sun guard turned to look at the tortie with concern. "Are you alright, Comet? I didn't even see that but of ice earlier." He should count himself lucky he didn't make the same foolish mistake!

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[[M|O|M|O]]

Unfortunately, much to the chagrin of the cat that tasted the earth, Momo had also witnessed the great fall. Blue eyes immediately widened and resettled at the sight of the slipping tom, the threat of a laugh causing his smile to curl in an attempt to suppress it. Perhaps there was a world in which his own amusement would mortify him, but with the forest's stench still only gentle on his pelt, the oriental cat could be grateful that the big scary wildcats still stumbled just as gloriously as the rest of them.

It hadn't been long since he joined, only long enough to begin to figure out how the social dynamics worked in their little group - he would not be outcast or attacked for finding the situation amusing, yet, if there was a friend to be made in Cometglow, he would still prefer their first interaction to go smoothly. "It's an easy enough mistake to make," he assured, tiptoeing between lighthearted and assuring, trying to gauge what Cometglow needed more at that moment and working towards his ideal for the tortoiseshell. "If you slip now, there's less chance of it happening later, right? Those birds will never know what hit them."

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[cometglow]

Well... his clanmates had seen it. Oops. At least none of them seemed to be really taunting him about it. The closest was probably Teaselpaw's brief laugh, but honestly he couldn't be upset with the apprentice for finding his fall funny. And really, how can you not laugh when a fully-grown clanmate of yours falls flat on his face?

Looking towards Fujimoto, then Momo, he replied with a lighthearted tone. "If only we had a way to get rid of these icy patches... Kind of inconvenient for the ground to freeze right outside the warrior's den, huh?" Hopefully any of his other clanmates who woke up later would be paying more attention than he had, or at least stepping more carefully.

__________Let's make the most of the night ✿ like we're gonna die young___________

• "speech" - thoughts
  

• 

• Cometglow he/him & skyclan
  ✿ black tortie with white spotting
  ✿ 38 moons
  ✿ ????
  ✿ Peaceful and healing powerplay permitted.
  
  
  penned by pastelskulls
  template by scarlet​

 

[Teaselpaw]

TEASELPAW

Over hill, over dale, through the valley and vale do not weep, do not wail, I am coming home to you

Teaselpaw shifted awkwardly, their gaze flicking between the others, lingering on Fujimoto, who had spoken first. His concern for the fallen cat was evident, and Teaselpaw's ears twitched in quiet agreement. When another voice chimed in, brushing the fall off as a simple mistake, Teaselpaw hesitated. The voices around them swirled, but the words felt like they were just out of reach. Their maw opened briefly, as if to add to the conversation, but clamped shut again almost immediately. Speaking wasn't something they were ready for apparently... Not here, not now. Instead, they offered a small, soft mrrp of acknowledgment and turned their focus to Cometglow, who had been the unfortunate victim of the ice.

The concern in Teaselpaw's eyes was clear as they tilted their head slightly, silently asking if Cometglow was alright. A gentle wave of their paw toward him emphasized their worry, their expression apologetic for having laughed earlier. As Cometglow reassured everyone and turned his attention to the task at hand, Teaselpaw's gaze dropped. Embarrassment flushed through them, the earlier laughter now sitting heavy in their chest. It hadn't been meant cruelly, but still... Determined to make up for it, they began glancing around, their sharp eyes scanning for something useful. The patch of ice was dangerous, and they didn't want anyone else slipping and getting hurt. Spying a small collection of twigs nearby, Teaselpaw brightened slightly and gestured toward them with a hopeful flick of their paw.

The unspoken question hung in the air: Would this work? Could the twigs be used to mark the ice? Teaselpaw glanced back at the group, their soft noise breaking the silence as they sought confirmation from the others.

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