[Rose]

| Post Count: 21/100 | ft. Larkfire |

As promised, Saltmeadow Marsh was the first place Starlingpaw was led to, and they paused at the youngest Enforcer's side as she jerked out a paw to put their footsteps to a halt. "Careful there." Larkfire meowed, nodding towards the ground where Starlingpaw had been about to unknowingly place a paw over the border. "This is Saltmeadow Marsh, the border between ShadowClan and ..." Here, the lithe grey female trailed off, looking expectantly to Starlingpaw for an answer.

To humor the baby enforcer, Starlingpaw stepped back and lifted their muzzle to the air, picking up the scents this place had to offer. Almost immediately, their muzzle wrinkled with distaste, causing Larkfire to grin. "The fish-eating Clan." Starlingpaw huffed after a moment, rightfully disgruntled as their companion let out a small chuckle.

"Yes. RiverClan lives on the other side of that border. Don't underestimate them, and don't ever let them goad you into crossing over the border either. I'd bet they're still salty about Vixensnarl murdering a trespassing apprentice." She spoke the words with minimal feeling, leaving Starlingpaw to process the information, before moving off towards a tree trunk. "Here, I'll show you how to mark the border." Having said that, Larkfire proceeded to rubbing her side, cheek, and pawpads against the tree trunk and along the border, afterward stepping back to nod. "You can mark the next border we visit." With that, she continued on, and Starlingpaw followed after once more.