PAFP Territory SkyClan wet paws

[Quailstep Quailstep]

Just past Lightning's Grasp lies the border with RiverClan - things are... strained with the other Clan right now, but still, the clearest water lay on the border of the two clans. Therefore, Quailstep knew it would be the best bet for cooling off today, in the warmer part of greenleaf. Her mouth opens, helping to scent the air, and she lets her senses lead her to the part of the water that gently curves into SkyClan territory. Clear, crisp water - refreshing and life-giving. And luckily enough, calm water, too.

Because, as soon as she reaches the edge to take a sip, her paws slip on a particularly smooth rock. Her balance lost, she tumbles into the water, soaking her entire pelt from tail to nose. Her head bursts above the water, and she shakes the droplets off, huffing water from her nose and mouth.

"Oh, mouse-dung!" she swears.

OOC PROFILE

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  Tagging: @Mulberryburst
  ||Others please don't post until Mulberry replies!||
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  SkyClan Warrior
  35 moons || she/they
  SPEECH || THOUGHTS
  

 

[Mulberryburst]

Mulberryburst wasn't too fond of the borders, though he was more than willing to help mark them he didn't like the fact that the trees thinned out and eventually stopped, making it difficult to not only be in the trees the whole time he was on a patrol, but that he could be seen more often by the cats that reside in the other clans. He didn't mind it enough to complain about it however, just enough to keep it on his mind as they walked towards the border, feet heavy as heat-induced tiredness clung to him. Despite the cover of the trees through the majority of the territory it seemed as though the greenleaf heat was permiating through the territories, and he couldn't help but feel sorry for the other clans that didn't have the cover of trees to help them - that as far as he knew only really being WindClan and RiverClan and at least the latter of the two had the appeal of swimming in the water to help cool themselves off.

The idea to go to the border of the swimming clan was a good one, whether or not the cats amongst the patrol could swim - as far as he knew, none could, and why any cat would want to get their paws wet he had no idea - though getting a nice drink would be good to continue on through the day. Maybe they'd even be able to get some moss and soak it in the water to carry it with them as they finished their patrol and began to head back to camp so that the heat wouldn't get to them too much before they got back.

He was lost in thought as they finally got to the border, only coming back to the present when he heard the splash of water and the cursing of Quailstep, head quickly turning over in their direction before the tell-tale smile of slight amusement began to spread across the SkyClanner's maw. "I knew it was hot out but I didn't realize you were going so far as to try and be a RiverClanner." He'd muse. Any member of his clan would know he was simply jesting, but still that flicker of mischief sparked through his eyes. How far would he be able to push the joke, he was curious.

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MULBERRYBURST he/him, skyclan 24 moons old.
chocolate x cinnamon mink chimera with low white
mentored by none // mentoring Jaypaw
littermate to Maple
NPC x NPC / father to none / mated to none
"speech" // "thoughts"
penned by tikki ↛ rabbitcake on discord, feel free to dm for plots.

 

[brightnose!'s icon brightnose! brightnose!]

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BRIGHTNOSE - SKYCLAN WARRIOR

Brightnose trails along near the front of the patrol, following Mulberryburst closely and trying to stay in the shade as much as possible - while she enjoys Greenleaf's sunny weather, sometimes the heat gets to her, and this is one of those days. It doesn't help that the trees thin out a bit near the RiverClan border, but knowing that Mulberryburst was leading the patrol to SkyClan's portion of the stream was reassuring. A nice cool drink was just what she needed right now.
When they finally reach the RiverClan border, Brightnose begins trotting along toward the stream, stopping only when she hears a loud splash. It's Quailstep's head that appears above the surface of the water seconds later, and Mulberryburst's amused jab makes Brightnose laugh.
"Save some water for the rest of us, I'm parched," she muses, padding up to the river bank and leaning down to take a sip. The water quickly quenches her thirst, and her tail flicks with satisfaction.

CHARACTER INFO

Basic info Detailed info Tags

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  Brightnose | she/her | SkyClan warrior
  
  "A gray striped tabby cat with patches of white on her paws, tail, and face."
  
  age - 19 moons old
  
  main skills - hunting and tracking
  
  traits- quiet, curious, loyal
  
  "speaking" | thinking
  penned by jharmonia
  
  
  
• Brightnose is a mostly gray she-cat, with lighter fur on one side of her face and darker, swirly stripes along her pelt. She also sports white patches on her face, right ear, chest + belly, tail-tip, and paws. Her eyes are forest green, and her skin is a salmon pink. Her left ear has a couple tears in it, and her nose has a small scar, from an incident that occurred during her apprenticeship.
  Brightnose has always excelled more at hunting, thus this is where she feels most confident in aiding her Clan. When it comes to fighting, however, she can fall a bit short despite trying her hardest. Conflict worries her, and deep down she fears that she might not be able to protect her Clanmates properly if she needs to.
  Though she is sociable, she tends to keep to herself, valuing her alone time when not on patrol or other assigned duties. She enjoys spending her evenings in the corner of camp, catwatching (and sometimes daydreaming). Due to her curious nature, however, she does have a tendency to listen in on conversations that she's not a part of. This can occasionally lead to trouble, as some things aren't meant for her ears to hear...
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[Quailstep Quailstep]

"Very funny," Quailstep says, sneezing a bit of water out of her nose. "Both of you should ask Hawkstar if Clan comedian can be a named position!" Despite the sarcasm in her tone, the sparkle in her eyes shows her Clanmates that she means no harm by the joke- she's more embarassed at her own literal slip-up than the jokes they make at her expense. She hauls herself out of the water, padding up to Brightnose.

"Sorry about that, let me get you some water too," she says just before giving her pelt a full-body shake, sending water droplets flying onto both of her Clanmates.

"That help with the heat, Mulberryburst?"

OOC PROFILE

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  SkyClan Warrior
  35 moons || she/they
  SPEECH || THOUGHTS
  

 

[brightnose!'s icon brightnose! brightnose!]

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BRIGHTNOSE - SKYCLAN WARRIOR

"Ack!!" Brightnose flinches back as the water droplets hit her, but her smile remains as she gives her paw a lick and wipes her whiskers clean. "I suppose that was deserved," she admits - although she's not a fan of water on her pelt, Quailstep is right about it helping with this heat. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad just to dip my toes in, she thinks to herself, but she's both too hesitant to try and too wary of slipping on the rocks just like her Clanmate had, instead staring down at her blurred reflection in the water.

CHARACTER INFO

Basic info Detailed info Tags

• 
  
  
  Brightnose | she/her | SkyClan warrior
  
  "A gray striped tabby cat with patches of white on her paws, tail, and face."
  
  age - 19 moons old
  
  main skills - hunting and tracking
  
  traits- quiet, curious, loyal
  
  "speaking" | thinking
  penned by jharmonia
  
  
  
• Brightnose is a mostly gray she-cat, with lighter fur on one side of her face and darker, swirly stripes along her pelt. She also sports white patches on her face, right ear, chest + belly, tail-tip, and paws. Her eyes are forest green, and her skin is a salmon pink. Her left ear has a couple tears in it, and her nose has a small scar, from an incident that occurred during her apprenticeship.
  Brightnose has always excelled more at hunting, thus this is where she feels most confident in aiding her Clan. When it comes to fighting, however, she can fall a bit short despite trying her hardest. Conflict worries her, and deep down she fears that she might not be able to protect her Clanmates properly if she needs to.
  Though she is sociable, she tends to keep to herself, valuing her alone time when not on patrol or other assigned duties. She enjoys spending her evenings in the corner of camp, catwatching (and sometimes daydreaming). Due to her curious nature, however, she does have a tendency to listen in on conversations that she's not a part of. This can occasionally lead to trouble, as some things aren't meant for her ears to hear...
• [tags here]

 

[Hawkstar]

LEADER OF SKYCLAN

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She chuckles from her perch. High above her warriors, dancing on a tree branch sparkling with brown pine needles, Hawkstar sits and observes. From this distance, she can see clear past the river into the smallest sliver of RiverClan territory, where reeds and catchgrass concealed the pawprints left in shallow, squishy riverland ground.

Hawkstar couldn't imagine what Pikestar saw in those water-logged crevices and woody bulrushes. They weren't nearly as lush as the meadows that filled in the gaps between her regal pines. SkyClan's territory was a kingdom, whereas RiverClan's was … lacking.

But where the territory beyond the river seemed sad and boring, the river itself was a welcome reprieve to the oppressive heat. Her warriors clambered in and out of its lazy waters like kits fresh out of the nursery after a rainstorm, splashing and giggling to themselves. Hawkstar felt the smallest hitches of a smile rest upon her cheeks, and she leaned forward on her branch to catch the faint trills of conversation between friends.

She had done her best to raise soldiers within her time as deputy. She had formed connections with comrades as a warrior. It was a different feeling entirely as a leader to see the warriors she commanded be happy and content in their new territory, to be excited to play with their friends alongside a sunny riverbank instead of starving within the shadows of a ravine.

Perhaps their move to the forest had not been such a waste afterall.

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[TAWNYBEAM]

"I thought that was my rank?"

Comes the yowl-like inquiry in the wake of Quailstep's response.

"No matter, I'm happy to share."

Tawnybeam shakes stray droplets from his paw. He had instinctively stretched it towards his Clanmate when Quailstep had slipped, but there had been precious little he could do to save her from that fate. Tail curling happily, Tawnybeam stays put on the bank, not daring to try the slippery stones—not now, anyway. For once, he isn't the one showing others an example on what not to do.

Despite still being actively in the process of drying himself, Tawnybeam is surprised to see Brightnose hanging back, no doubt wishing to stay out of the water's way.

"You don't want to give it a try? In a less... slip-and-fall fashion, of course."

There is a momentary display of tongue that sticks out in amusement, a gesture meant for Quailstep. It feels like this greenleaf is never-ending. Mulberryburst has the right idea—this shaded, secluded spot by the river is the perfect place to cool off, but SkyClan cats are meant for the trees. It only makes sense to be cautious.

Deciding to be daring, Tawnybeam allows one front leg to submerge. He almost pulls back when his whiskers hover just above the surface of the water, relieved only when his paw finally finds the bottom; it's shallow here.

"Colder than I thought!"

 

[brightnose!'s icon brightnose! brightnose!]

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BRIGHTNOSE - SKYCLAN WARRIOR

"You're definitely braver than me," Brightnose admits, watching as Tawnybeam submerges a whole leg, noting its cold temperature. She feels a bit more tempted, now, not wanting to be the cat who chickened out... She's very careful as she leans forward, extending a paw into the water and letting it sit for a few moments. It is quite cold, she thinks, though it's certainly not an unwelcome surprise in this heat. Not wanting to push her luck, she lays down right there, paw still in the water, and her throat rumbles with a soft purr. "I guess it's not so bad."

CHARACTER INFO

Basic info Detailed info Tags

• 
  
  
  Brightnose | she/her | SkyClan warrior
  
  "A gray striped tabby cat with patches of white on her paws, tail, and face."
  
  age - 19 moons old
  
  main skills - hunting and tracking
  
  traits- quiet, curious, loyal
  
  "speaking" | thinking
  penned by jharmonia
  
  
  
• Brightnose is a mostly gray she-cat, with lighter fur on one side of her face and darker, swirly stripes along her pelt. She also sports white patches on her face, right ear, chest + belly, tail-tip, and paws. Her eyes are forest green, and her skin is a salmon pink. Her left ear has a couple tears in it, and her nose has a small scar, from an incident that occurred during her apprenticeship.
  Brightnose has always excelled more at hunting, thus this is where she feels most confident in aiding her Clan. When it comes to fighting, however, she can fall a bit short despite trying her hardest. Conflict worries her, and deep down she fears that she might not be able to protect her Clanmates properly if she needs to.
  Though she is sociable, she tends to keep to herself, valuing her alone time when not on patrol or other assigned duties. She enjoys spending her evenings in the corner of camp, catwatching (and sometimes daydreaming). Due to her curious nature, however, she does have a tendency to listen in on conversations that she's not a part of. This can occasionally lead to trouble, as some things aren't meant for her ears to hear...
• [tags here]