[taillow]

FAWNLIGHT
she/her | former riverclan medicine cat | starclan spirit

Anticipation laced her steps today as Fawnlight headed towards the stream that ran in front of her den. The fear and anxiety that the old spirit who had struck her down would reappear at any moment was still there, but today the former medicine cat had a duty to uphold. It had been far too long since her last involvement with RiverClan, and she wanted to at least try to be more active - especially now that there was such an important cat to her taking up the mantle of healer.

Waiting for her sister to materialize, Fawnlight gave a soft smile once the she-cat appeared. "Mistyshard - I've missed you, sister." Stretching forward she aimed to nuzzle her found family, purring lightly and letting the moment sink in for a bit. She knew they'd have to jump right into training, but for now she just relished in this fact. Her sister was alive, and better than that it seemed their new leader had agreed with her decision. Her heart still ached though, for she wasn't blind to how much the position had been coveted by both Minkpaw and Cobwebpaw. She could only hope in time they'd come to understand why she'd supported a cat who had already grown up to step into the role.

"Let's get started, yes? I want to make sure you're well prepared for anything that comes your way." Taking a step back, the former medicine cat blinked fondly at Mistyshard before taking her a little ways down the stream, wrapping around the back of her den to a field where various herbs grew. "I wish sometimes I could send the gifts of StarClan back with you," she murmured as she smiled. "Herbs grow plentiful here, and it's always greenleaf. Let's start with a few simple ones."

Reaching forward the brown dappled she-cat plucked an assortment of herbs, turning to place them between herself and her sister. It was a flowering plant with yellow or white flowers that closely resembled a dandelion, and its strong, sweet scent filled the air. "First up is coltsfoot. It grows best in newleaf, so you're in luck - I usually was able to find some near the streams and throughout the territory. It helps with easing breathing issues, and is safe for even the youngest kittens." Using one paw she drew it softly, feeling the petals before passing it to Mistyshard so she could inspect it. "You'll want to have your patients the leaves," she instructed, pointing towards the thick green leaves that sprouted from its stem.

"If you can't find coltsfoot, especially in leaf-bare, another good remedy for coughs is juniper berries." Reaching with a slender paw, Fawnlight pulled the small branch containing several of the blue-purple berries from her little pile. "They grow on dark green, prickly bushes, and often times carrying a stick of them can get you several berries at once. Like with the coltsfoot, you'll want to have your patients eat them. One or two should suffice. They can also help cats with bellyaches - though eating too much can make them sick." Using a claw the former medicine cat plucked one of the berries from the stick and held it up between them. It had a pungent smell, and Fawnlight's gaze flickered from it to Mistyshard before she put it down again after the medicine cat was finished inspecting it.

[ Mistyshard - @starry ]
[ herbs taught: coltsfoot, juniper berries ]