[Captain]

Originally Posted by yummyluc

despite no verbal response, flaxkit could understand the response. she knew what he was saying would be something kind, something encouraging, and acknowledging that alone made flaxkit feel better. of course she couldn't wait to be an apprentice, it was the next step in her life that she was sure of, but everyone had that little voice-- some stronger than others. that little voice that whispered worries and scenarios that sent chills down flaxkit's spine in the worst kind of way. she was usually good at blocking it out and keeping a smart head about things, but she couldn't block that little voice out all the time. she appreciated the silent reassurance shadepaw provided, smiling to herself and giving an appreciative purr in return.

clouds floated in the reflections of her eyes, framed by the newly blooming leaves of newleaf. for some reason, the feeling of just lying there with shadepaw, gazing into the sky for answers, was just so absolutely freeing. it made her heart feel like it was on cloud nine, and she absolutely loved it. flaxkit knew that it was one of the things she loved about being a kit. having no responsibilities, being able to run around and play, but also have the free time to relax with friends. it was nice. so serene, so peaceful. she would miss it when she gained her apprenticeship, but she couldn't be more excited. rolling over and placing her chin on her paws, she side-glanced at shadepaw with her ever-lasting grin with that optimistic glitter in her eye. then, she closed her eyes and enjoyed the feeling of the morning sun on her sleek brown coat, feeling at peace once more.

" thanks, shadepaw, " she murmured softly, " you always know what to tell me. "

Shadepaw had never considered himself talented when it came to giving others advice, especially since he lacked verbal speech, but the young kitten seemed to hold onto his opinion and motions as he described apprenticeship to them with such emotion and truth as he could muster these days. Flaxkit seemed to show so much respect and admiration for the young tomcat - even though he probably did not deserve such. He couldn’t complain though, because without her in his life, he would have nobody left except for his own mentor. The black-furred male knew of her nervousness and fear of the moons ahead of them, especially with growing up and having all these responsibilities on their shoulders. He had that fear deep-down too, probably more than Flaxkit, but he had just learned to hide his fear most of the time to make him seem like a confident soul of Skyclan - could you honestly blame him for doing something like that though? Shadepaw watched with an unknown emotion within his brightly colored amber-hued eyes as his dearest friend rolled over and placed her chin on her paws, glancing at him with a grin and such a kind, carefree look in her own eyes. He could only hope that she would keep that optimistic outlook and not let others get her down in the future. As she thanked him, the apprentice couldn’t help but direct his gaze back up to the sky as white clouds passed over them still. “You’re welcome, Flaxkit.” He simply thought, knowing that he would always make sure to help her when she needed it. There was no doubt in his life when it came to that.