♡ r i p p l e p e l t
she/her - 120 moons - RiverClan - lesbian - tags; @celeste
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"Well done! You're a quick learner," Ripplepelt mewed, giving the vole an investigative sniff. "It'll make a fine edition to the fresh-kill pile. Don't forget to give thanks to StarClan for your catch, then bury it so we don't attract any unwanted visitors while we continue hunting."
Satisfied with Mistypaw's quick progress, Ripplepelt's attention turned to hunting some more. She'd keep within earshot of the apprentice in case she needed a hand, but she wasn't too worried, and she wanted to take advantage of the sun while it was still out.
[roll perception: nat 20]
Ripplepelt almost immediately spotted a vole, still valiantly holding onto its green-leaf weight despite the moons that had passed. She was reminded of the fat water vole she had missed on her hunting patrol and licked her maw. A chance to redeem her missed catch!
[roll to catch: 15]
She crept forward, very careful not to make any noise that would scare the thing away. The last thing she wanted was a repeat - though at least she wouldn't end up with wet whiskers if she failed this time round. As she got closer, the vole stiffened, ready to flee. Wasting no time, Ripplepelt darted forward and gave it the killing bite before it could scamper away.
She went and dug up her other catches, pleased with herself. Three catches in leaf-bare wasn't shabby at all! A squirrel, shrew, and vole richer, she padded quietly back to Mistypaw to check on her progress.