Snowypaw
WindClan
A small silence settled between the two apprentices, making Snowypaw tilt his head in confusion. Had he said the wrong thing yet again? Perhaps he had been too bold? He really shouldn't have offered his friendship like that. What could Specklepaw possibly gain from it? There was no status, no importance, and no real benefit from being in his presence or claiming to know him. The large tom had been about to lift his tail away, understanding he had for certain overstepped this time, when the brown spotted molly looked up at him with what he assumed was a smile. It was a little hard to tell with how forced it looked.
Ah fox dung...
His eyes widening at the sight before him. The gentle giant had been about to become a blubbering, apologetic mess when he was interrupted from his impending meltdown by Specklepaw... thanking him? Why was she thanking him? He was obviously hassling her to the point of discomfort. His poor friend - no... companion, she had definitely
not appreciated the idea of being his friend - was so kind that she was obviously trying to spare his feelings while taking a stab at her own!
Frowning slightly as he debated on how best to fix this - apologizing might not be the best way, she had already thought she had to say sorry for his apology - Specklepaw spoke again, this time about her mental state, and how it was hers to deal with and hers alone. And if she couldn't, it was just a her problem? Concern marred the large tom's face at this. No cat should ever have to deal with any sort of mental problems on their own. Or at least, that's what he thought! Despite his friendship not being reciprocated, Snowypaw couldn't help but give her a questioning look at this, his head tilted once more to the side in his usual, quietly curious fashion. He felt helpless in this situation. How could he help without intruding or rudely trying to pry?
Then Specklepaw was speaking fast again, assuring him that it wasn't his fault, that she didn't mean she hadn't wanted his help - a sigh of relief escaped him at this - and apologies once more. His whiskers twitched lightly in disapproval at this. The spotted apprentice had
nothing to apologize for. She had been nothing but wonderful! The patched tom was tempted to tell her to stop, but had no idea how to do so without coming across as ungrateful for her obvious care. Finally, as her frustration seemed to reach its peak, she finally stopped gazing at her paws.
Looking up, Specklepaw muttered something about having to go. Someone she had to meet. His mouth opening up in a small , silent
oh, understanding crossed Snowypaw's features. Of course she had not been happy with his offer of friendship! And no wonder she had been in such distress! He was making her late for a meeting! Potentially a friend from another clan whom she had intended to speak to about the things bothering her! Oh dear... he would have to apologize profusely for this later. He had never meant to interrupt her or get in her way!
Slowly removing his tail from around the molly and curling it back around his own paws, he gave her a small smile that was equal parts grateful and encouraging. Some of the clans were already leaving Seastones, but she could still potentially catch up to her friend! He silently motioned with his head at the crowd of cats before them, hoping she was still on time.
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DreamDaze
// I think we can stop it here if you want to have Specklepaw just head out and "look for her friend". If you would prefer continuing, just let me know! \\