Whispering Wetlands

[Omari]

Mousefern
Windclan
She/her

Although the area definitely wasn’t spotless and perfect like it was before the fire, it was still a relief to see that not everything had been completely burnt to a crisp. It was bittersweet, really. For a moment she trailed behind the two cats that she was accompanying, simply getting lost in thought. To put it simply, she was devastated, and for a second she got lost in that feeling. With a shake of her head, she picked up the pace to follow closely behind the pair.

“Understood,” She murmured, finding Twilightstar’s words to be a little alarming. Sure, Shadowclan didn’t have the kindest batch of cats in their ranks, but they wouldn’t take advantage of them right now, right? Mousefern was always a little too hopeful for her own good, but she decided not to linger on the thought of it. She brushed up against a tree trunk, her eyes glued to the border as she roamed along, rubbing her pelt against just about everything that she possibly could.

As they made their rounds, she couldn’t help but ask a question. “Do… Do you think the prey came back?” The clan's fresh-kill probably wouldn't be very abundant for a little while, all things considered, she knew that much. Still, she couldn't help but ask.

[ @Moonraven ] [ @Radetzky ]

[Moonraven]

Though the scent mark was already pretty strong to her, the leader couldn't help but go over and rub her scent into the trunk once mark to simply feel better. She didn't think she'd hear complaints from ShadowClan about how strong the scent was, but who knew with those foxes. Twilightstar looked over to Mousefern as she quired about prey.

"I'm not certain but I'm sure we'll find something. The clan needs to eat and we can't go back empty-pawed." Twilightstar responded in a reassuring tone. The leader's mood, though serious, was slightly chipper at the realization that they wouldn't be running into any ShadowClan toads. She didn't think all ShadowClan cats were as confrontational as Dawnstar, but she wasn't looking to test the theory.

"All done? Let's head to the Sky Glade, it's be nice if some of the prey took to hiding amongst overgrowth there." The clan leader commented, already making her way back the way they had come.
@Radetzky [ Hawksprint ] | @Omari [Mousefern]

[Radetzky]

Hawksprint

Hawksprint rubbed his side against a tree trunk one last time before turning back to Twilightstar and Mousefern. Satisfied with marking the borders, he looked forward to some hunting. The hunger had finally started getting to him, when was the last time he even ate? He couldn't remember, but his stomach was complaining, loudly. Either way, his clan needed the food before him so he better get to hunting.

"I'm all ready to go hunt" Hawksprint informed Twilightstar and began to follow her together with Mousefern. He had to admit, he was a bit concerned. What if they didn't catch enough food? Prey would probably be more scarce now than usual since the fire. The tabby warrior forced himself to swallow that worry and focus instead, worrying wouldn't make it easier to catch the food.

[ @Moonraven ] [ @Omari ]

[Omari]

Mousefern
Windclan
She/her

The pale ginger molly nodded her head as she listened to her leaders words. Of course, she was right. Mousefern was glad that they had a leader who could keep a level head during these times. Someone who was dependable. Still, this was all just so.. Disconcerting. They had kittens, elders, queens, dozens of injured warriors and apprentices… They needed to bring food back to them.

"Oh, yes," She nodded her head, rubbing her pelt against a tree trunk once more for good measure. "Let's head out." She took a few quick steps away from the tree that she had been standing beside, catching up with her patrol-mates.

[ @Moonraven ] [ @Radetzky ]

[Alchemist Kitsune]

| Mousepaw |

This was... taking too long. Mousepaw did not consider himself a very impatient cat - most would probably beg to differ - but... how long did it take to say hello? Other patrols were already getting back! Auntie Larky among them! Gasp! Auntie Larky?! Oh no no no. Mousepaw couldn't be seen still hanging around after Auntie Larky had already done her patrol! He was a good apprentice. A hardworking apprentice! He couldn't have Auntie Larky thinking he was just a silly, lazy tom!

Verdant eyes shifting between both warriors, the tom chirped, "Yayayayayay, we are all here! Let's go let's go! To WindClan, yes!" Without waiting for a response, the stocky gray tom got up, leading the way towards the border, only looking back to make sure he was being followed. He was sure they would. Vixenivy herself had seemed just as eager as him to get going!

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@Toya Todoroki [Vixenivy]
| Got us a small extension to finish the patrol! Sorry for the wait, but I didn't want to skip without giving a chance to respond first. |

[Moxie Foxy]

Originally Posted by Alchemist Kitsune

| Mousepaw |

This was... taking too long. Mousepaw did not consider himself a very impatient cat - most would probably beg to differ - but... how long did it take to say hello? Other patrols were already getting back! Auntie Larky among them! Gasp! Auntie Larky?! Oh no no no. Mousepaw couldn't be seen still hanging around after Auntie Larky had already done her patrol! He was a good apprentice. A hardworking apprentice! He couldn't have Auntie Larky thinking he was just a silly, lazy tom!

Verdant eyes shifting between both warriors, the tom chirped, "Yayayayayay, we are all here! Let's go let's go! To WindClan, yes!" Without waiting for a response, the stocky gray tom got up, leading the way towards the border, only looking back to make sure he was being followed. He was sure they would. Vixenivy herself had seemed just as eager as him to get going!

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@Toya Todoroki [Vixenivy]
| Got us a small extension to finish the patrol! Sorry for the wait, but I didn't want to skip without giving a chance to respond first. |

Vixenivy trodded after the Apprentice with a "just don't trip"

[Alchemist Kitsune]

| Mousepaw |

"I won't, I won't!" Mousepaw chortled happily as he bounced, his giddiness at being out of camp in plain sight for all of ShadowClan to see.

Mousepaw loved his clan, truly. There were so many fun cats there! There was mum, and Wrenny, and Shader, and Auntie, and Fuzzy... and really just too many cats to count, by golly. As much as he loved them all, however, he didn't necessarily want to be stuck in camp all day with everyone, no no no. He needed adventure, and time in ShadowClan's territory. And what was more adventurous than going out to an enemy clan's border to make sure they hadn't trespassed like evildoers!

Whiskers twitching with barely contained excitement, the stout, gray tom turned to look back to the warriors accompanying him, only to realize that while Vixenivy had followed, Elkleap was nowhere to be seen. An open scowl upon his face, the young apprentice set his jaw in distaste. They had a job, and Elkleap had just been there. He was supposed to be the patrol leader, for star's sake! Hmph, at least Vixie was still with him. Yes yes, Vixie and him could take care of this just fine by themselves!

Throwing a beaming smile at the muscular molly, Mousepaw turned his attention forward once more, the expression on his face faltering as a scent reached his nose, curling his whiskers. What was... what was that scent?! It smelled... dangerous. Was that WindClan scent? Hesitating, the stocky apprentice glanced at his companion again, a worried look on his face. Not that he was afraid! No no no, he was a brave Mousepaw. But! But... he could be... cautious, right? That's what Fuzzy meant when he said he had to think. It meant that if he wasn't sure of something, he had to be careful before just charging through, right? Besides, he'd never been on a border patrol before. He didn't know how to mark the territory.

"Vixie... Vixie. What's that stench, Vixie?" Mousepaw mewed in a hushed voice, the whisper somehow being as loud as his usual tone.

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@Toya Todoroki [Vixenivy]
| Going for the optional prompt of The scent of smoke and fire is coming off the Moorlands. |

[Moxie Foxy]

Originally Posted by Alchemist Kitsune

| Mousepaw |

"I won't, I won't!" Mousepaw chortled happily as he bounced, his giddiness at being out of camp in plain sight for all of ShadowClan to see.

Mousepaw loved his clan, truly. There were so many fun cats there! There was mum, and Wrenny, and Shader, and Auntie, and Fuzzy... and really just too many cats to count, by golly. As much as he loved them all, however, he didn't necessarily want to be stuck in camp all day with everyone, no no no. He needed adventure, and time in ShadowClan's territory. And what was more adventurous than going out to an enemy clan's border to make sure they hadn't trespassed like evildoers!

Whiskers twitching with barely contained excitement, the stout, gray tom turned to look back to the warriors accompanying him, only to realize that while Vixenivy had followed, Elkleap was nowhere to be seen. An open scowl upon his face, the young apprentice set his jaw in distaste. They had a job, and Elkleap had just been there. He was supposed to be the patrol leader, for star's sake! Hmph, at least Vixie was still with him. Yes yes, Vixie and him could take care of this just fine by themselves!

Throwing a beaming smile at the muscular molly, Mousepaw turned his attention forward once more, the expression on his face faltering as a scent reached his nose, curling his whiskers. What was... what was that scent?! It smelled... dangerous. Was that WindClan scent? Hesitating, the stocky apprentice glanced at his companion again, a worried look on his face. Not that he was afraid! No no no, he was a brave Mousepaw. But! But... he could be... cautious, right? That's what Fuzzy meant when he said he had to think. It meant that if he wasn't sure of something, he had to be careful before just charging through, right? Besides, he'd never been on a border patrol before. He didn't know how to mark the territory.

"Vixie... Vixie. What's that stench, Vixie?" Mousepaw mewed in a hushed voice, the whisper somehow being as loud as his usual tone.

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@Toya Todoroki [Vixenivy]
| Going for the optional prompt of The scent of smoke and fire is coming off the Moorlands. |

Vixenivy paused to sniff the Air "smoke, i'd have to say. this dry weather does bring fire and lightning at these times of greenleaf." she then just shrugged and started to sniff along the border

[Alchemist Kitsune]

| Mousepaw |

Mouth a round shape as he stared admiringly up at Vixie, the young apprenticed pranced closer to the border, getting a good sniff of the smoke before a small cough escaped him. Okay. Excuse him, but yuck! That smelled horrible. Was WindClan always on fire, or was this just a once in a while type thing? Turning around to ask his companion more questions as far as the smoke was concerned, or if they should investigate further, he noticed her attention had already been diverted, marking the border with her scent. Or at least... that's what he assumed she was doing. Well, that seemed easy enough! And Vixie was right. They should probably get a move on. They had wasted so much time already!

Heading off in the opposite direction, Mousepaw proceeded to imitate the dark molly, searching for scent markers left and right. An odd scent seemed to permeate the air aside of the smoke, but honestly, he had no idea what lightning and fire smelled like. Well... no. That wasn't true. Lightning usually smelled like rain. It usually brought rain, after all. Gasp! Was it because it lit fires? The stocky gray tom did not know much about fires other than what he had been told as a kit, and they sounded scary scary. Maybe lightning just felt bad for lighting things on fire and brought rain to put the fire off. Because he remembered that fire was put out by rain. Or water. Smart smart time! Heh heh.

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@Toya Todoroki [Vixenivy]

[Moxie Foxy]

Originally Posted by Alchemist Kitsune

| Mousepaw |

Mouth a round shape as he stared admiringly up at Vixie, the young apprenticed pranced closer to the border, getting a good sniff of the smoke before a small cough escaped him. Okay. Excuse him, but yuck! That smelled horrible. Was WindClan always on fire, or was this just a once in a while type thing? Turning around to ask his companion more questions as far as the smoke was concerned, or if they should investigate further, he noticed her attention had already been diverted, marking the border with her scent. Or at least... that's what he assumed she was doing. Well, that seemed easy enough! And Vixie was right. They should probably get a move on. They had wasted so much time already!

Heading off in the opposite direction, Mousepaw proceeded to imitate the dark molly, searching for scent markers left and right. An odd scent seemed to permeate the air aside of the smoke, but honestly, he had no idea what lightning and fire smelled like. Well... no. That wasn't true. Lightning usually smelled like rain. It usually brought rain, after all. Gasp! Was it because it lit fires? The stocky gray tom did not know much about fires other than what he had been told as a kit, and they sounded scary scary. Maybe lightning just felt bad for lighting things on fire and brought rain to put the fire off. Because he remembered that fire was put out by rain. Or water. Smart smart time! Heh heh.

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@Toya Todoroki [Vixenivy]

Vixenivy Paused mid pawstep and leaned close to the border line with a puzzled look that crossed darkly over her face before she stepped back "thats funny, though i smelt Halfpaw there for a minute... but it can't be" she mumbled to herself, she flickered her gaze back to the apprentice behind her "Mousepaw, nows a good time as ever i suppose to learn about things That Start Fires and what you should do in a fire... if windclan has been having fire problems who knows if it may spread to the other territories next time"