Vinesmoke
13 Moons
He/Him
Vinesmoke’s blue eyes glinted with amusement as he watched Windpaw energetically dig through the snow. He padded closer, his tail flicking behind him as he came to a stop beside her. He tilted his head slightly, admiring the way she threw herself into the task. "Well, not exactly like Lil'paw," he mewed with a playful grin, his voice warm and encouraging. "But I do know my way around tunnels and burrows. Maybe I could show you a trick or two." Windpaw's excitement seemed to double at the mention of tunnels, and Vinesmoke’s tail twitched as he crouched down beside her, observing her wild attempts. She seemed to be more interested in flinging the snow around than actually digging. He suppressed a chuckle, finding her enthusiasm endearing. "First thing's first," he began, his voice gentle but firm, "you've got to focus on digging down, not just kicking the snow around. Watch closely, Windpaw."
With a fluid, graceful motion, Vinesmoke swept his paw through the snow, creating a neat trench that cut into the white ground beneath. He stepped back slightly, watching Windpaw's reaction. "You want to get a feel for the snow, understand how it shifts and settles beneath your paws. It’s not just about throwing your paws around, but being patient and deliberate." He glanced over at Windpaw, his blue eyes glimmering with warmth. "Tunneling’s a bit like hunting, really. It takes time and practice, and you have to know how to read the earth beneath your paws. It's not about strength, but technique." He gave her a small, encouraging smile before gesturing to the trench he’d made. "You try now. Start with a shallow cut, like I showed you, then dig deeper bit by bit. I'll help you if you need it." Vinesmoke straightened up, his tail swaying as he observed Windpaw, ready to step in and guide her further if needed. "Take your
time, and don’t worry about making it perfect. You’re doing great."
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