First Thing's First [HERB TRAINING EVENT: FIRST AID]

[squidz]

Event [#event]

| BERRYSHINE |

small & nimble dark brown she-cat with darker flecks and light, leafy-green eyes | the collector | dreamwalker |

[ riverclan medicine cat | she-cat | 16 moons | timid, kind, hardworking ]

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The past few days had been... hard.

That was an understatement. Berryshine had found herself in a funk for reasons she really didn't want to get into. It wasn't like her to stay down long, for the young she-cat always held on a bit of hope in the darkness; a light that shined on. But sometimes you take enough punches to knock you down for awhile.

Nevertheless, Berryshine persisted — because she had to. She was RiverClan's medicine cat, the sole healer yet again; her Clan needed her, and she honestly needed them too. Seeing the glow of healthy cats' eyes and them functioning properly was its own reward, tiny signs from StarClan that she was doing the right thing. Fulfilling her purpose. That wouldn't—couldn't—stop, even if her drive faltered.

This was what she was meant to do. She knew it now more than ever.

With the sudden... absence of her beloved trained healer, Berryshine knew it'd be helpful to get a few other cats at least somewhat familiar with the basics. Clanmates shouldn't be going around healing each other, no, their first step should always be to defer to the medicine cat; but sometimes, situations happened, and cats had to act in a pinch. The medic couldn't help but recall Rowanmane's quick-thinking when Troutstream was dying in the territory; though the ex-Lionheart been scolded for his actions by Stormstar, Troutstream had actually been kept alive long enough for Berry to get to him.

More cats should know the basics like that... more lives could be saved. The medic could only be in one place at once.

She was acutely aware that most of the Clan knew she was down; who wouldn't be, after that last Gathering and subsequent demotion of her best friend? Rising to her paws, Berryshine did her best to look presentable; she'd spent time grooming her pelt, trying to get restful sleep (which was its own battle and a half), and organizing her den to get it in order. Everything about her looked put-together... if one could overlook the uncharacteristic dullness of her eyes, that is. A spark that was temporarily lost. It would come back in time... but for now, the shine was just a bit dimmer than before. It'd just have to do. She was familiar with pushing on through grief.

Finally, a wavering but intentional voice rang out across the clearing. "RiverClan — w-warriors, apprentices, queens... e-even elders. I... I-I'm going to be running a lesson here. F-First aid — things t-that could save your life, o-or a Clanmate's."

Willing herself not to stutter too much (and to stop thinking about Cobwebstorm just for the time being), the RiverClan medic stood in the midst of the clearing. A few items were gathered at her small paws: wads of cobweb on a stick, a few patches of moss, a couple of preserved marigold heads, and one or two dandelion and goldenrod stalks if she had time to go over them. Inhaling deeply through her nose, Berryshine paused for a moment, shuffling her anxious paws against the hard ground. Tensions with ThunderClan were high again after the recent... incidents, and she felt more of an urge than ever to help her Clanmates in any way she could.

"I-If you're interested, please gather a-around..."

OOC INFO

Howdy! I've been meaning to run a first aid event with Berryshine for a few months but it kept getting pushed off. Now's a good a time as any, eh? This will be an event focused on the BASICS of first aid; your cat won't get advanced herbal knowledge. They'll just be refreshing what they might already know if they'd been treated before, or basic things that any cat could reasonably do if life was threatened: staunch bleeding, bind a wound, clean a wound (if possible), dull pain (if possible).*

*Note: Even with learning first aid, your cat should NOT be performing healings on their own. This event is mostly for IC benefit and in extreme scenarios (i.e. your cat finds a patrolmate bleeding out in the territory; you stabilize them how you can before fetching the medicine cat, etc.). Actual healings should ALWAYS be done with the medicine cat unless otherwise discussed/in extenuating circumstances; otherwise, your cat might be liable for punishment if they try to take everything into their own paws. Their lack of proper training could endanger lives rather than save them.

Apprentices, this can count towards your warrior training! Warriors, queens, and elders are also welcome to join and learn something; NO KITS at this time since Berryshine thinks it should be saved for slightly older cats who can better grasp the concepts.

**IF YOU'D LIKE YOUR CAT TO JOIN, PLEASE POST THEM SHOWING UP IN THIS THREAD BY MONDAY, FEB 10TH EST.**

I will be making my next post on that day. No need to tag me unless we have a direct interaction, as I will be reading every post! Now bring it on RiverClan!

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[Shystar]

Gentlesong and Stonesplash made their way over @squidz

[Fits]

Heroneye arrived.

[giscoolest]

Rainydawn sighed. He scoffed but joined the event. He remembered how some used to say he would've made a good medicine cat with his grumpiness, though he never really understood what they meant, Berryshine was nothing of the sort.

Midnightpaw bounded up to the medicine cat, excitement sparkling in his eyes.
The riverclan med-cat always seemed nice, maybe this would be fun!

[zoamher]

Mosspaw's ears perked and she leapt to her paws. She trotted over excitedly, bouncing up and down. "This seems interesting!" she said to no one in particular. She had already gotten some earlier; but the more the merry!

[Nocturnal._.Acid]

════ ʚ Nightweb ɞ ════
• Tom • 26 Moons • He/Him •
☆ | Long black fur w/amber eyes | ☆
[Open]

Nightweb padded forward, interested in learning. "This is a good opportunity to help others more," he mews to himself before settling down with the others.



════ ʚ Moonpelt ɞ ════
• She-Cat • 20 Moons • She/Her •
☆ | Fluffy white fur w/blue eyes | ☆

[Open]

Moonpelt followed the others, gathering around Berryshine, her eyes glowed with excitement. "It would indeed be a good opportunity,"she meows to Nightweb before sitting away with some other clanmates.

[Rowan]

RowanMane DIDNT sprint…but he very quickly scrambled over. He needed this. Like…yeah. Because he didn’t think he was good enough when TroutStream was endangered…so…yeah!


CrowPaw meekly padded up. She enjoyed this…much more than fighting. Maybe it’d branch off what Berries taught her privately? She…shockingly went to the front of the crowd. A rare sight for the apprentice. She gave a reassuring smile to BerryShine, refraining from greeting the literal angel-medicine cat more verbally. Sure, she may be in the front, but CrowPaw doesn’t want to be noticed…still.

@squidz [mini berry hello]

[Idiotic.Bean101]

Caveclaw, Beaverpaw, Duskpaw and Raccoonsun are all now present.

[all are OPEN]

[Wingnettle]

Starrypaw
Riverclan | 9 moons
Mind Reader, Lucky Duck 3

Starrypaw wasn't sure she should go out and join Berryshine. She wasn't in the mood to cope with others' comments on her or their glances at her. She knew they did not have a high opinion of her, for she was behind her training and always stayed alone instead of socializing.

She poked her head out of the apprentices' den and scanned the clearing. A few cats were gathering in front of the medicine cat, and more were probably coming. It would seem weird if she remained alone even now... wouldn't it?
She hoped Wisteriawren or Rowanmane would come. She didn't know the other apprentices well... but she kinda liked Stonepaw. Maybe.

Uhm.. What Do I do?
Okay. She would wait to see who came.


[Some time after that...]

Starrypaw slid out of her den, leaving the warm feathered nest to do some duties. It will count as training.. So I guess I should do it...
She threw an insecure glance toward the tom and walked slowly toward him, her ears flattened behind, then sat silently a few paw-steps apart. She felt in debt to the warrior since he'd comforted her in a difficult time, and now she had allowed herself to put a bit of trust in him. She hoped it wouldn't be a mistake.
Again,

(open for acquaintances) @Rowan I will get to that rp when I have time, promised!!

[Rowan]

ROWANMANE
Posts: 237 | Male | 44 Moons
Purrks: Killer Aptitude T2
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Maybe his mate would show? Goodness- he was getting clingy, wasn’t he? Perhaps it was with the thought of his much RiverClan had lost recently…how much he had lost in a lifetime. Was it that crippling fear of loosing her too? Mayb- oh- he had different company. It came a bit of a shock to see the apprentice approach near him, but it wasn’t unwanted. He was glad he could be trusted, so he nodded his head in greeting. “How ya doin’ kiddo?” RowanMane asked, his voice not too loud or alarming.


@Wingnettle