High Rank Announcement [#hrannouncement]

And after moons of peace without the big bug that is gatherings, one had arrived. Gingerfrost wouldn't lie: he hadn't missed the chaos and business of these things. Not one bit. While the news of other clans did interest him, not attending them had not been an issue for him either. He could catch onto news through the grapevine if anything, while peacefully staying in his nest. But instead, he was kicking up the rear of his clan, following them to the gathering while making sure no one got left behind as well as he could. You'd think he did this purposefully so he could walk slowly and lament the sleep he's losing -- and you'd be right to presume that because part of it is that. But his other motivation truly was to keep his clan safe and out of harm's way, should any trouble arise on the road to the Seastones.

Luckily, the road there was a calm one, treated in great silence as he himself entered the sandy area. A light drizzle had begun to fall, laying atop the tabby's thick coat, not quite penetrating the way water did when you're in a river. As such, the light bit of rain wasn't much of an issue as he padded across the land, headed for the deputy-assigned area. He took notice of a new face there, unsurprisingly, he presumed they were ThunderClan for he didn't recognise the new feline. Similarly for the new face atop the stones, beside Beansprout; it seemed the clan of thunder has had a change in leadership as well. Well, there hadn't been a gathering in some time. It truly wasn't that strange anymore. It seemed each clan burned through their ranks, whether it be leader or warriors ranks alike - what with how many keep going missing.

But that aside, he ought to watch his step, he didn't want to slip and fall in front of so many cats. At that he glanced down at his paws, momentarily unaware of Bumblestar's comment regarding his presence. How irksome. Well, he's here, alive and well; better watch that mouth, dooming cats like that. He internally scoffed, but let it go as he joined Alderstep beneath the stones, keeping close to the overhanging ledge to avoid a bit of the rain. He gave the new deputy a light nod in greeting, then sat down to overlook the gathering cats. Gingerfrost wasn't one for much conversation, so unless the other feline decided to speak up, he would remain silent. Dully, he noted ShadowClan still hasn't got a deputy - were that many cats in the clan not living up to the position, or was Dawnstar simply wanting to rule alone? Both possibilities, in his mind.

As the thoughts passed his mind, somewhere within the growing crowds a specific pelt stood out as oddly familiar, though he hadn't seen it in some time. His eyes narrowed on the cat, trying to pinpoint who this feline exactly was, various names swimming through his mind as he watched her. It was difficult to see through the canopy of felines, so he couldn't be certain, but if the feline looked his way then she'd surely see a questioning knit of his brows adorned with a slight frown.