[training] there's a map in my room, on the wall of my room

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Coyotepaw • He / They • Shadowclan Apprentice • 8+ Moons

Coyotepaw silently slipped into camp, his eyes narrowed as he made sure no one had seen him. The debris littered tom had agreed with Wormpaw to find Vine and relay messages from him to her. In return, Worm promised Coyotepaw he’d keep his bedding clean and soft. He was fine with this deal, but if he got in trouble he’d be using Worm’s pelt for his bedding. He sighed softly as he glanced around camp, Worm must be out with a warrior or something. He’d tell it later, for now, time to rest and relax.

The brown-based black rosette tabby yawned, padding toward the apprentices' den. He took his place in his nest, noting some feathers and down throughout his nest. He grinned, good. At least Worm was keeping up his half of the deal. He sat, licking his paw and running it over his face, dislodging as much debris as possible. He soon moved on to the rest of his pelt, though was unable to reach a couple of spots.

Once he deemed himself clean enough he lowered himself into his nest, settling in carefully before wrapping his tail neatly around himself. A low rumble rose in his throat as he purred softly. Finally some quiet, he could get some sleep in now, right?

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base by ShadowUsagi on TH
Spiritrain-He/Him
19 Moons


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It's been a quiet day.
So, Spiritrain decided it was time to train his apprentice.
Hunting would be a good start.

After making his way over, Spiritrain now stood outside of the apprentice den.
"Coyotepaw." He called in plainly.

He waited patiently with a flick of his tail.


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Coyotepaw • He / They • Shadowclan Apprentice • 8+ Moons

Coyotepaw’s eyes shot open as he grimaced, rising to his paws slowly. guess that was over, he sighed softly. The Shadowclan apprentice stretched and yawned before promptly exiting the den. He flashed Spiritrain a sheepish smile “Mornin’ Spiritrain” He said, giving a quick nod in greeting “What have you got planned for today’s lessons?” He asked, tilting his head curiously.

Coyotepaw knew no matter what it was, today it was going to suck. He'd have to arrange a new meet-up time with Vine, perhaps for after his training. He turned his attention back to his mentor waiting for a response.

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[Idiotic.Bean101]

base by ShadowUsagi on TH
Spiritrain-He/Him
19 Moons


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Spiritrain wqtched as Coyotepaw exited the apprentice den.
"Hunting." He replied simply.

With a flick of his tail he gestured for Coyotepaw to follow him out of camp, heading toward a decent clearing for practicing.


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Coyotepaw • He / They • Shadowclan Apprentice • 8+ Moons

Ah, his ever talkative mentor. The tom sucked a sharp breath in through his teeth before nodding.

Coyotepaw followed a short distance behind his mentor. He didn't mind that Spiritrain didn't force small talk, he was almost comforted by it. As much as Coyotepaw enjoyed conversation he was still a rather awkward creature.

He looked around the territory, he didn't particularly like Shadowclan's territory over any other. It was too dark and kind of cold all the time. He sighed softly, but this was where he was born, he had no choice but to stay here right? he furrowed his brows In thought.
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[Idiotic.Bean101]

base by ShadowUsagi on TH
Spiritrain-He/Him
19 Moons


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Soon, they made it into a good clearing in the territory for training.

"First, the hunting crouch." Spiritrain put simply, though at Coyotepaw's age he might already know this, Spiritrain wanted to make sure "Keep your belly low, not low enough to touch the ground. Don't let your tail touch the ground either, but don't let it be to high."

Spiritrain then demonstrated the hunting crouch, stopped, and waited for Coyotepaw to do it.


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Coyotepaw • He / They • Shadowclan Apprentice • 8+ Moons

Coyotepaw nodded, following close behind their mentor. He paused occasionally, taking mental notes about the area around him. Upon arriving at the clearing Coyotepaw turned his attention back to Spiritrain.

He silently listened to his words before copying his demonstration almost exactly. His tail swept gently across the ground, sending leaves skittering across the ground "sorry-" He murmured under his breath, glancing back towards his mentor, waiting for his next instruction.

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[Idiotic.Bean101]

base by ShadowUsagi on ToyHouse
Spiritrain-He/Him
19 Moons


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Spiritrain gave a short nod of approval.
He understood that Coyotepaw hadn't meant to swipe his tail in the leaves.
So, mistakes happen, he would move on.

"What do you smell?" He asked.


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Coyotepaw • He / They • Shadowclan Apprentice • 8+ Moons

Coyotepaw flashed their mentor a small smile before nodding. He closed his eyes tightly, sniffing around the area "Lots of Shadowclan scents I don't recognize- Some Shadowclan scents I do recognize-" he said with a small chuckle.

He paused, his mouth opening slightly as he continued sniffing "I thiiiink I smell... a mouse nearby?" He said furrowing his brows as he opened his eyes, looking towards his mentor. His tail swaying behind him.

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[Idiotic.Bean101]

base by ShadowUsagi on ToyHouse
Spiritrain-He/Him
19 Moons


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"Good." Spiritrain said, also catching scent of the mouse.

So, the mostly black cat flicked his tail in the direction of it.
"Try and catch it using the hunting crouch." He said "Make sure you keep your paws light, and pounce at the right time."

Hopefully, he had explained that correctly.
Words were never his strong suit.


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