"I apologize," Fern murmured quietly, head dipping downwards respectfully. "I got a bit too eager, but I swear I could be valuable if that's what it takes to get me into the Clan. If there's anything I could do..." She raised her head again, unable to force the hope out of her gaze as she watched the leader, ears folded back in remorse. "If not, I can leave the territory and find somewhere else." She finished, steeling her meow to make sure the words didn't waver. Her paws may have betrayed her nervousness anyways, though, as they kneaded the hard ground in front of her. She finally forced them still, letting her gaze stray back to the leader's face, determination joining the hope in her eyes.
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