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High Rank Announcement [#hrannouncement]

Aspenstar's words bewildered him, as hadn't Kestrelstar simply stared the warrior responsible? Had he not called them out specifically, and not ThunderClan as a whole? This whole Gathering was starting to wear on him, but the gray tabby tom didn't show any of it. Briefly, yellow eyes glanced down at where his deputy sat. He'd take note to speak with her in regards to her opinion on what to do about those who spoke out - more importantly, how to keep it from happening.

"RiverClan! We're heading home," he called to his Clan below. Completely ignoring Dawnstar - he remained true to his promise not to utter a single word more to the ShadowClan toad - Kestrelstar murmured a farewell to Aspenstar before leaping down the Streamstone. Turning to Splashleap, he let out a sigh. He spoke no words, simply held her gaze for a moment, a touch of gratitude present in their yellow depths. "Didn't think it would be this difficult when Snakeheart and Lionstorm chose us, huh?" he murmured, his voice low so that only Splashleap could hear him. A hint of sarcasm in his words as Kestrelstar simply shook his head. Lifting his tail, he began to lead his Clan back home.

// @gs29513