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Blazingstar hummed to himself for just a moment, trying to gauge how he should respond to them. He didn't let them sit in silence for very long as he pressed gently against the smaller feline.

"That's okay," he finally responded. His gaze was lighthearted and understanding. "There are other paths you can take. Other things you can do."

Blazingstar could recall his loss of faith many, many moons ago. Remember when he lost hope as an apprentice. Remembered when he blamed himself for his mentors death and stopped training for a while. He didn't know what Minkpaw had been through, but he could remember when he didn't know if he was meant to be a warrior.

Then to be thrown into the leader position when Dapplestar died? He barely had a chance to be a deputy and so much weighed on his shoulders.

He understood.

He drew Minkpaw in a little closer his a paw over her shoulder. The small purr of comfort rolled from his chest again.

"I understand."

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