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Snowleap | Riverclan Deputy | He/Them

➢ Walking behind Skystar, along with many other Riverclan cats, the dark-furred deputy breathes out a sigh through his nose as he puts one paw in front of the other. It hadn’t been too long at all since their battle for Firefly Cove with Thunderclan and Snowleap could definitely still feel the ache in his body from the various wounds. However, he knew that it was his responsibility, just like Skystar, to be here to represent their clan. His right eye was shut tight, never to open again, but at least his left eye still worked perfectly fine, yeah? This would be his first gathering that he attended since he was named the new deputy of Riverclan. This'll be one hell of a first impression, sporting fresh wounds from battle and whatnot. Both of his apprentices, Bluepaw and Risingpaw, wouldn’t be here tonight -- or at least, he hoped not, given their conditions. Parting open their jaws, they released a tiresome yawn. Luckily, despite Snowleap’s brain feeling like utter mush, the oriental longhair knew that he needed to head to where the clan deputies sat and not where he usually did (which was often towards the back of the crowd). They were the first ones here tonight, so at least that made things better. Hopefully.

Turning his head to look at his mate, who had traveled beside him, he spared the orange-furred tomcat a loving smile. “I love you.” Snowleap murmured, touching noses with his lover before focusing back onto his important duties. He was unsure if the mates of deputies could sit with them, but he assumed not for obvious reasons, so for now, they would go separate ways. The tall tomcat spared a glance at the golden-furred tabby as the clan leader made his way up the seastone, but no words were exchanged as the deputy silently went over to where deputies sat. He gently sat down and wrapped his tail around his paws, closing his one eye and breathing one last calming sigh before letting himself relax. The sounds of crickets could be heard and the stars were twinkling brightly in the sky. He would enjoy this for as long as possible, before inevitably, this gathering (like the many before it) turned to utter chaos. Because stars forbid they all have a peaceful night.

 

@marshall @Memento Mori