Duskleaf
28 Moons | He/Him | Agatha Kitty
RiverClan Lionheart
Duskleaf listened quietly as Irisdream spoke. Until now, he hadn’t actually heard her talking about her family at all, he was aware she had a daughter but not much beyond that. He remembered Wavebreaker from meeting him once or twice, he seemed nice enough from what he could recall. Although the idea of having no choice who to pick for a mate was something that surprised him, after all, it was every cat’s right to choose who they loved. He glanced sympathetically at Irisdream as she told the story, her mother didn’t sound like the most pleasant cat to have to deal with on a daily basis. It sounded horrible having to live up to her unrealistic expectations all the time. The more Irisdream spoke of her mother, the more Duskleaf started to understand her. The reason she always seemed so elegant and proper, and although it wasn’t a bad thing in the slightest to be like that, in fact he respected that very much, constantly having to do everything perfectly sounded exhausting. And not having the right to choose your own mate? It was simply appalling.
Duskleaf held his breath for a moment after speaking, a nervousness creeping in. Had he said the right thing? What would Irisdream say? Suddenly he felt a paw atop his own, and couldn’t help but smile. Even being close to Irisdream made him that bit happier. His gaze reassuring as Irisdream mentioned how she wouldn’t like to see him with another.
"I promise you, I never will. You’re the cat I love, and I’m not like my father, I love you and you only." He felt it was necessary to say that given his family’s…not great reputation when it came to love. The fact he was half ThunderClan from a forbidden romance probably didn’t give the best impression of his family’s relationships. Leafstream was probably the only cat in his family he’d listen to dating advice from, but of course she wasn’t here now. Sometimes he wondered what Leafstream would say if she could see him now, if anything she’d probably be happy for him and Irisdream.
As Irisdream confessed that she loved him too, Duskleaf’s eyes filled with joy and affection. A purr escaped his throat, especially as Irisdream continued speaking. He couldn’t think of anything else in the world that could make him as happy as being with her.
"I’m absolutely sure, I love you with all my heart." He blinked affectionately, before an idea sprang into his mind as he realised where the two of them were standing. Casting a glance up at the branch where he used to sleep, he remembered the beautiful sunrises and sunsets up there, now there was a special cat in his life who he could share it with.
"Irisdream, would you like to sit up there with me?" He flicked his tail towards the branch.
"It’s peaceful and quiet up there, and it’s a beautiful view."
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Luna16 (sorry this took longer than expected!)