[Fritter]

Originally Posted by SentimentalSquid

 

Berrypaw was still in a worrisome daze when she heard Fadingsun say her name. Her attention snapped at just the last second to hear her new mentor being stated.

Pepperbounce.

The timid apprentice looked around nervously. She didn't know who that was, but as she watched other apprentices all walk towards their mentors... there was one other cat that stuck out to her, looking equally as shaken as her.

Must be him...?

Berrypaw glanced at Stagheart, her founded-father of sorts. He gave a smile and nodded to her encouragingly. She took a deep breath and nodded back. He was always there for her to fall back on — without it, the young she-cat might as well have succumbed to her worries by now.

Shyly, Berrypaw padded towards the warrior. "H...Hi, I'm Berrypaw," she mewed, having to gather up her courage to speak. She felt a twinge of anxiety at his expression and clear shock — was he upset that she was his apprentice? She'd only been training a short time, but it was no surprise that she tended to be more fearful and anxious than many. Or maybe he was hesitant because she'd been born as an outsider, taken in here as a helpless kit? StarClan knows not everyone was keen to take on somebody who wasn't Clanborn.

All of these thoughts flashed through her mind as she looked up at her newly-assigned mentor, tensely waiting for his response.



/ @Fritter it sounds like we both have anxious/overthinking kitties, this dynamic should be fun LOL

Pepper Bounce
Purrks: Sweet as a flower (Expired)
He / Him - River Clan - Warrior

PepperBounce found slight relief that instead of wondering around like a clueless shaking idiot looking for his new apprentice he was spared such embarrassment by having them come up to him instead. PepperBounce tried to suck in whatever worried state plagued him (to no avail) and offer a nervous smile. Was he doing this right? It had been pure luck before that he’d never mentored anyone else but now it felt like all that was, was a curse to him and presumably bad luck for the apprentice he had. Blinking as some cat went past speaking their congratulations that PepperBounce had gotten an apprentice he found it even more weighing upon him now that he had to make a decent impression. Although by the clear timid nature of his apprentice he’d surely flounder in all aspects. Okay- stars- where to start? Did he offer to start training immediately? Would that be too much pressure in them- or maybe even worse he might do worse then flounder he’ll straight up sink if this apprentice- if BerryPaw-
PepperBounce squeezed his eyes shut and unintentionally shook his head- he would kill for some cat to mosey on over and hit him over the head so his thoughts realigned. What if BirdSnow- no uh- Fading Sun. Noticed how he was reacting? Why was he suddenly getting everything wrong!
Okay. You’re a social butterfly Pepper get yourself together for real this time. ‘ Hello Berry Paw!’ Pepper felt an itty bitty bit calmer now he’d started speaking, it was easier to ease into these things when he actually spoke. ‘You must be uh- excited? For training I mean.’ Although pepper doubted they’d ever feel excitement again with how miserable of a teacher he was. He personally hoped that FadingSun did notice his reaction just so he didn’t have to worry about training an apprentice anymore. Yikes, thoughts like those were an unsubtle reminder of why exactly PepperBounce was only getting an apprentice now- perhaps he should sneak a few personal lessons with other warriors to refine his skills, maybe he wouldn’t feel as miserable about his warrior duties and fighting.
Another moment spent where Pepper tried to shove himself back to reality. Great. ‘So uh, when would you like ta’ start training! I’m sure you’re eager to start- or err- continue your path to warriorhood.’ If pepper was filled with anymore self doubt and fear he could personally be used as a weapon for every other cats ego by taking one glance at him and thinking ‘sheesh! Glad im not him.’

(It seems so! What a coincidence bwahaha, it really will be fun