[Derpple and Ashie]

He could sense her unease, and the tom frowned at her as his eyes roamed over her lovely form. "Whatever it is," he meowed, "I'm sure you will know how to handle it. The clan's strong because of you, and I might disagree with some methods but there's no doubt about it. We're strong thanks to you, your leadership has been solid unlike those before you." He stood up with a smidge of difficulty, and nuzzled her. "We'll face whatever it is and beat it."