WindClan Nursery

[Estelle]

Coldpaw
[ 6 moon | She / Her | Wc Tunneller Apprentice | Heightened Perception: Touch ]

As much as she loved her sister, Coldpaw was often (internally) caught disgruntled by her behaviours. Rainpaw, clearly, oblivious to Coldpaw's never-ending internal monologue about her life and actions and the way she sometimes wished the ground would swallow her up or that she wasn't constantly attached at Rainpaw's side for those few moments where her bossiness and controlling nature truly showed. And yet every time Coldpaw actually found herself alone (and lost by extension) she came to regret having wandered from those few familiar areas into the unknown and misses her sister. The time during which Rainpaw was upset with her was some of the worst, to be quite frank, and awfully lonely, and basically Coldpaw had since decided that she wouldn't complain about her sister anymore. She was fine being a follower, it kept her out of unwanted attention. Most of the time.

With that tirade aside, Rainpaw had actually had a good idea today. While Coldpaw was undoubtedly not as close with Leopardsong as Rainpaw was, as Coldpaw found relation with their biological mother as well (unlike Rainpaw), it didn't mean that she didn't appreciate and care for the queen like a parent or guardian, and therefore the silently compliant apprentice was perfectly happy sticking to Rainpaw's side and letting herself be guided into the familiar smelling den. Ah. A result of being less close did mean she didn't get the special nickname, but that didn't hurt her. Nope. It sure didn't (she was, in fact, acting tough. Coldpaw wanted a cute nickname too, woe is her, even if she pretended to think they were dumb or silly and not something she cared about). But it did slightly shift the tone for this meeting, but only briefly as Coldpaw's ears picked up on the warm tone of their mother's voice. While she may not have a special name like Rainpaw, she was greeted with just as much warmth, and that brought a soft smile to her face.

"I have been well, Song-mama. How have you been?"
Her tone was pleasant, if not a little formal. She felt the urge to just plop down and curl up warm somewhere near and take a nap right then and there, or eat something alongside the two because she could use a bite, but the apprentice suppressed the urge and remained polite like she had been taught by her elders. She stood still, letting Rainpaw have the pick of where they would settle, with her ears occasionally angling towards her sister and then back towards Leopard-mama, oops no Song-mama, as Rainpaw called her (there was half a chance the feline would have heard for calling Leopardsong by the same name, but Coldpaw was at a loss of what else would be appropriate in this situation).


[ @Rani @Moonraven ]

[Rani]

Rainpaw

Windclan Apprentice | She/Her

Yes she was pretty and radiant thank you and yes good praise Coldpaw too Rainpaw didnt get why but she'd been so grumpy and sour and dour on occasion when they were both pretty and better then everyone but praise always made her feel better so it should do it for her sister. Hmmm.... Rainpaw wasnt really good at the social thing, Leechscar had said so which was SACRILEGE but cats like Leopardsong so maybe her Song-Mama would show her things to handle Coldpaw she didnt know.


Settling down and kinda 'guiding' Coldpaw to be nestled between the queen and Rainpaw the little molly sighed upset, grumbling. "Leechscar taught me hunting after our territory tour but I only caught a mouse and some bird thing. He was sooooooooo bossy" Ironic given who was saying it but then again the older and younger siblings were similar in some odd way "I swear he looooooves grumbling and scolding more then anything else." A giggle "No wonder he's single, he scares the mollies doesnt he! Though its not like anyone would be good enough for him anyways, Id have to make sure theyre right so he doesnt just take the first cat not scared of him." Yes they'd have to be up to snuff and poor Leechscar so alone because obviously his bossyness scared off the mollies (unlike Rainpaws better bossyness) would need her to clear with her amazing judgement.



Honestly it was a rather adorable train of thought from a distance. The tiny younger sister trying to 'protect' her giant fury brother/mentor from bad mollies.



"Coldpaw you hear better then I do," By nature "and Song-Mama you hear all the queen gossip. You have to tell me if someone likes Leechscar so I can check them ok?" Rainpaw would of course be similarly vetting anyone interesting in Coldpaw and Leopardsong as they were also Hers and deserved the best and not some scrub but that went without saying.


Anyways by now the molly had plucked off a good bunch of soft rabbit fur, stuffing it into Leopardsongs nest, to expose the bare prey so the food was ready to eat passing it to the queen first. (She'd started to really enjoy the plucking part of eating, something that appeared polite but was more of a sign of psychopathy)

"Anyways Song-Mama, whats going on in the nursery? It seems quieter now. Oh and Coldpaw hows tunneler stuff, is it muddy down there?" She wanted gossip.


@Moonraven @Estelle

[Moonraven]

The pretty she-cat was grooming a rather stubborn itch in her flank and heard her name. She lifts her copper eyes to the entrance of the nursery, and a purr quickly vibrates through her chest.

"Rookie," She trills while climbing to her paws. She walks over to the young one and leans in to give her a warm nuzzling. "You're okay!" So it wasn't strange for kittens to go missing; it was rare that they were sweet enough to come and seek her out when they returned.

She had a surprise when Leechscar had informed her that they had lost one of the siblings while on an outing, with Twilightstar no less. Of course, she couldn't make a fuss about it, she refrained from making a fuss about every kitten that strayed from her sight. However, that didn't mean she didn't care. With how loudly Leopardsong purred, one would have thought that one of her missing litter had returned.

"I'm so glad that you're back and unharmed."
@goodacacia

[FangsAndFur]

Badgerkit would yawn softly, stretching out in his little corner of the nursery den where he had been napping. He lifts his little head and opens his eyes
“Mrrph. Another day of pure BOREDOM… can’t wait- yippee!”
He thought mentally, his ears perking up.

[Nocturnal._.Acid]

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Echosong
A tiny, short-furred, white trans she-cat with ocean blue green eyes.
She/Her - 25 Moons - Windclan Warrior - Panromantic

She was tired of standing out in the clearing all day. She needed to chat with someone. Echosong stuck her head inside the nursery, her eyes looked around. "Hello little ones," she meows to the kits with a purr.

[Open to any kits and/or queens]

[goodacacia]

Rookkit
♜ WindClan Kit | 6 moons

It only took Leopardsong a small nuzzle and her name for Rookkit to completely melt away any false bravery or fear she initially had. 'So she knew...she knew I disappeared...' In some parts of the dusky lilac kitten's mind, she felt immense embarrassment, but deep down, Rookkit was glad. Glad? Yeah, she was glad when that Leopardsong welcomed her back so warmly. I mean...of course Leopardsong would! But to have that confirmed make Rookkit feel a little more grateful than she'd ever been.

"I'm...I'm okay!" Rookkit nodded and gave the queen a small nudge back, affirming her well-being. "It was easy- no problems."

That was a lie. But she'd rather put up a front than having to explain how she got by and damaging her pride any longer. But she was back now...so everything should be fine. "Just got a little lost...and I...won't be an apprentice until next moon..."

"But I'll catch up really fast." Rookkit stated confidently, speaking more words than she'd ever did in a short amount of time. Even though she tried to hide it, Rookkit was still silently seeking praise. Feeling a little childish, she stopped herself and turned to Leopardsong with her mismatched colour eyes. "How have you been?"

[ @Moonraven ]

[Brightpetal]

"Hi" mewed Brightpetal at the kit. @goodacacia