The Snake's heart is as soft as Cotton <3

[MangoBearGoGrr]

Yawn. Stretch. Eat breakfast. Sleep.
That was Cottonpaw's usual routine. But she was an apprentice now! So let's change her schedule... Yawn. Stretch. Eat Breakfast. Groom her pelt.... and bother her mentor!!!!
Cottonpaw finished her breakfast, bright amber eyes wide was she padded to the warrior den, Cottonpaw didn't exactly know when she should wake him, so why not now? Cottonpaw didn't talk much and didn't plan on it now. Reaching out a fluffy white paw with her unique curly fur, Cottonpaw slapped her mentor's head gently. Cottonpaw backed out of the den with a smug smile on her face. Wiping it off of her face before her mentor came out. Humming as if she'd done nothing, Cottonpaw waited. She'd grabbed a squirrel to feed her mentor before going out. Yeah Cottonpaw could be a mischvious bundle of fur, but she had manners!
@rubberRatroom

Hello lovely <3

[rubberRatroom]

WARRIOR | They/them | 22 moons

"Let's cover this place with flowers!"

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Snakepelt gently blinked awake, startled by a white paw pressing into their forehead. They'd just had the strangest dream- strange as in horrifying. The whole camp was aflame, and when they tried to climb a tree, the flames flickered under their paws. Now they were somewhat thankful for being awoken.

"Oh"

A moment passed as they remembered what they were supposed to be doing. The faint sunlight blinded them as they came out of the den, squinting hard. They hated waking up at dawn unless it was necessary. In this case, it was indeed the latter.

"Give me a moment, Cottonpaw, don't wander too far off."

Snakepelt stretched, perking their ears as they blinked some more. They were starting to get used to the blinding light from the right. If it got too bad, well, they could just close their eyes, couldn't they? They cautiously flanked the excited apprentice, pace slow. With a soft flick of their tail, they watched Cottonpaw bring them a squirrel.

"Don't forget to feed yourself. An empty stomach isn't one you should work with,"

They planted their paws before sitting down to enjoy the fresh-kill.

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@ChromeSilver_Hwaa

[MangoBearGoGrr]

Originally Posted by rubberRatroom

WARRIOR | They/them | 22 moons

"Let's cover this place with flowers!"

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Snakepelt gently blinked awake, startled by a white paw pressing into their forehead. They'd just had the strangest dream- strange as in horrifying. The whole camp was aflame, and when they tried to climb a tree, the flames flickered under their paws. Now they were somewhat thankful for being awoken.

"Oh"

A moment passed as they remembered what they were supposed to be doing. The faint sunlight blinded them as they came out of the den, squinting hard. They hated waking up at dawn unless it was necessary. In this case, it was indeed the latter.

"Give me a moment, Cottonpaw, don't wander too far off."

Snakepelt stretched, perking their ears as they blinked some more. They were starting to get used to the blinding light from the right. If it got too bad, well, they could just close their eyes, couldn't they? They cautiously flanked the excited apprentice, pace slow. With a soft flick of their tail, they watched Cottonpaw bring them a squirrel.

"Don't forget to feed yourself. An empty stomach isn't one you should work with,"

They planted their paws before sitting down to enjoy the fresh-kill.

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@ChromeSilver_Hwaa

Cottonpaw nodded gently, "Already did," She purred. "Morning to you to" She teased, waiting for him to eat as she groomed her curly fur a bit more

(sorry for short post i eepy

[rubberRatroom]

WARRIOR | They/them | 22 moons

"Let's cover this place with flowers!"

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The sun was bright, not yet bearing down the heat of the day, and it was prime time to start getting out. Training, specifically climbing, was something to start before the sweltering temperatures rose too high. There was no right or wrong time to climb a tree. In fact, Snakepelt didn't think the heat wave would affect anything about the climbing lesson. They just preferred to be in a breeze, otherwise everything became unbearable.

"Well,"

they cleared their throat, not stopping for a moment as they neared the camps entrance.

"Let's go, wouldn't want to get caught up in the heat."

It was more of a rushed statement then a suggestion. If there was something they hated more than anything, it was overheating. Which seemed to be an issue they couldn't avoid as of late. Patrols and hunting and teaching - not that they hated any of that. It was more of "hoping for an early leaf-fall."

Snakepelt imagined when WindClan cats came out of their camp it was like grass getting greener. But whenever a ThunderClanner made their way outside, the trees got greener. They'd always liked trees. Maybe that's why they were such a target for teaching climbing. Though, in this instance it was different. Cottonpaw was their apprentice, and it was their first outing. To say they weren't overwhelmed would be a lie. Normally they held a straight face, no impurities as far as the eye could see. But today, a nervous glint hung low in their eyes like it was embarrassed to show itself. Of all of the instances where they could have had anxiety, it just had to be now. Though Snake would never fully admit it, they could feel their pads start to feel hot.

"Well uh... have you had any climbing experience?"

The question hung in the thick air for a while. They could physically feel the thick in the air directly fall onto them, making it hard to walk the rest of the way. Snakepelt'd gone the more scenic route, figuring it better for Cottonpaw to get a more in-depth look of the territory while they were out and about. Nothing said mentor more like multi-tasking, right?

They sighed before they could reject it, treking further and further, waiting to reach the final destination. Sunkissed Creek.

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@ChromeSilver_Hwaa

[MangoBearGoGrr]

Originally Posted by rubberRatroom

WARRIOR | They/them | 22 moons

"Let's cover this place with flowers!"

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The sun was bright, not yet bearing down the heat of the day, and it was prime time to start getting out. Training, specifically climbing, was something to start before the sweltering temperatures rose too high. There was no right or wrong time to climb a tree. In fact, Snakepelt didn't think the heat wave would affect anything about the climbing lesson. They just preferred to be in a breeze, otherwise everything became unbearable.

"Well,"

they cleared their throat, not stopping for a moment as they neared the camps entrance.

"Let's go, wouldn't want to get caught up in the heat."

It was more of a rushed statement then a suggestion. If there was something they hated more than anything, it was overheating. Which seemed to be an issue they couldn't avoid as of late. Patrols and hunting and teaching - not that they hated any of that. It was more of "hoping for an early leaf-fall."

Snakepelt imagined when WindClan cats came out of their camp it was like grass getting greener. But whenever a ThunderClanner made their way outside, the trees got greener. They'd always liked trees. Maybe that's why they were such a target for teaching climbing. Though, in this instance it was different. Cottonpaw was their apprentice, and it was their first outing. To say they weren't overwhelmed would be a lie. Normally they held a straight face, no impurities as far as the eye could see. But today, a nervous glint hung low in their eyes like it was embarrassed to show itself. Of all of the instances where they could have had anxiety, it just had to be now. Though Snake would never fully admit it, they could feel their pads start to feel hot.

"Well uh... have you had any climbing experience?"

The question hung in the thick air for a while. They could physically feel the thick in the air directly fall onto them, making it hard to walk the rest of the way. Snakepelt'd gone the more scenic route, figuring it better for Cottonpaw to get a more in-depth look of the territory while they were out and about. Nothing said mentor more like multi-tasking, right?

They sighed before they could reject it, treking further and further, waiting to reach the final destination. Sunkissed Creek.

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@ChromeSilver_Hwaa

Cottonpaw's eyes widened in shock as they walked down the path, "Wow" was all she could manage. So many new sights and smells made the apprentice shake out her curly pelt. "Oh- uh climbing? I've climbed stuff before but never a tree....s o kinda, kinda not." Cottonpaw purred, usually thr introverted apprentice would give him a simple "Yes" or "No" but in order for her training to go well and for her mentor to teach her what she needs to know, more in depth conversations would have to do for the shy furball. Cottonpaw padded alongside her mentor, blinking. "You know your my half-brother right?" Cottonpaw meowed. Her gaze locking onto Snakepelt's face. "We have the same dad." Cottonpaw revealed, blinking gently.

[rubberRatroom]

WARRIOR | They/them | 22 moons

"Let's cover this place with flowers!"

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Their neatly, but still somehow messy fur, spiked with apprehension. The now crisp weather turned into a bath of heat they couldn't get rid of. Sweeping this way and that to try and avoid the various waves. Their breath caught in their throat, and they let out an airy croak.

"mmm, is that so?"

Snakepelt tried their best to control their breathing, but it came out ragged and short. Like a symphony that couldn't quite get off the page. Nevertheless, they were a little startled. Cottonpaw, their new apprentice, one they'd just met, had announced that she was their sibling. Well, half-sibling, not that that fact mattered, any relation to themself they considered found family.

"Why don't we start out small?"

Small voice, big mind. Thoughts raced by, alas, they looked more clueless than a bird upside down. That was ... something they hadn't taken into account when taking this whole scenario into thought. Snakepelt assumed the worst to come out of it was a resentment from Cottonpaw. The waves of heat started to lessen as they came to terms with having a new sibling. They figured it was... alright. They'd had only Honeypetal for so long, this new feeling was odd. Was it hatred, concern, or just flat out bewilderment? Maybe it was none of the above. They'd have to sort this out later, when their mind wasn't a mess. And when their body actually listened to the sense it eventually spat out.

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@ChromeSilver_Hwaa - Cottonpaw

[MangoBearGoGrr]

Originally Posted by rubberRatroom

WARRIOR | They/them | 22 moons

"Let's cover this place with flowers!"

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Their neatly, but still somehow messy fur, spiked with apprehension. The now crisp weather turned into a bath of heat they couldn't get rid of. Sweeping this way and that to try and avoid the various waves. Their breath caught in their throat, and they let out an airy croak.

"mmm, is that so?"

Snakepelt tried their best to control their breathing, but it came out ragged and short. Like a symphony that couldn't quite get off the page. Nevertheless, they were a little startled. Cottonpaw, their new apprentice, one they'd just met, had announced that she was their sibling. Well, half-sibling, not that that fact mattered, any relation to themself they considered found family.

"Why don't we start out small?"

Small voice, big mind. Thoughts raced by, alas, they looked more clueless than a bird upside down. That was ... something they hadn't taken into account when taking this whole scenario into thought. Snakepelt assumed the worst to come out of it was a resentment from Cottonpaw. The waves of heat started to lessen as they came to terms with having a new sibling. They figured it was... alright. They'd had only Honeypetal for so long, this new feeling was odd. Was it hatred, concern, or just flat out bewilderment? Maybe it was none of the above. They'd have to sort this out later, when their mind wasn't a mess. And when their body actually listened to the sense it eventually spat out.

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@ChromeSilver_Hwaa - Cottonpaw

Cottonpaw watched her mentor for a moment. "I hope that's not a bad thing...... it's just an adoptive situation... b-but I figured you'd want to know" Cottonpaw mewed gently, "Small.. and in hunter crouch small or moss gathering small." Cottonpaw meowed

[rubberRatroom]

WARRIOR | They/them | 22 moons

"Let's cover this place with flowers!"

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"Ah. I see,"

It came out a lot more flat than Snakepelt had wanted. Though their expression told everything Cottonpaw needed to know. Benevolent eyes flickered back and forth the trail and the apprentice, making sure they themself did not trip, while making sure their apprentice was following (and in good condition).

"I mean small as in teaching you how to leap at a tree. Tree's are hard to climb--you need the upper body strength, a good mindset, and most of all-"

They stopped, partially startled and partially in amazement of the glittering sun and flock of birds as they flew by. It was nothing notable, just something they'd happened to notice. They cleared their throat, slowing turning back as their paws halted.

"-you've got to keep tryin'. I didn' get that good by just waitin' around and hoping I'd get where the squirrels are."

There was no note of harsh in their words. Only the honest, more harsh relatity, of climbing trees. But if you were needing to escape anything, the trees were the place to go. High above where no forest cat, or fox'll get you. Snakepelt liked that about the trees. A short spot of recluse in a shelter of endless trees.

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@ChromeSilver_Hwaa - Cottonpaw

[MangoBearGoGrr]

Originally Posted by rubberRatroom

WARRIOR | They/them | 22 moons

"Let's cover this place with flowers!"

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"Ah. I see,"

It came out a lot more flat than Snakepelt had wanted. Though their expression told everything Cottonpaw needed to know. Benevolent eyes flickered back and forth the trail and the apprentice, making sure they themself did not trip, while making sure their apprentice was following (and in good condition).

"I mean small as in teaching you how to leap at a tree. Tree's are hard to climb--you need the upper body strength, a good mindset, and most of all-"

They stopped, partially startled and partially in amazement of the glittering sun and flock of birds as they flew by. It was nothing notable, just something they'd happened to notice. They cleared their throat, slowing turning back as their paws halted.

"-you've got to keep tryin'. I didn' get that good by just waitin' around and hoping I'd get where the squirrels are."

There was no note of harsh in their words. Only the honest, more harsh relatity, of climbing trees. But if you were needing to escape anything, the trees were the place to go. High above where no forest cat, or fox'll get you. Snakepelt liked that about the trees. A short spot of recluse in a shelter of endless trees.

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@ChromeSilver_Hwaa - Cottonpaw

Cottonpaw nodded. Listening and also watching as the birds flew by, her eyes drifting back to her mentor a moment after him. "Oh- climbing trees doesn't sound hard." she mewed gently