Originally Posted by AbsurdJinx (Post 151660) Augustus wondered why he hadn't seen her around the Dusk Syndicate. He knew her only as the ShadowClan warrior, and he struggled to adjust to the fact that she lived within the same group of cats as he. ``Mm?`` He purred, rocking back on his haunches. There was a teasing glint in his vibrant eyes which favored green more than yellow. He brought his right forepaw to his mouth, drawing his rough tongue over it. When his paw was firmly pressed against the ground again, he continued to speak. ``For a Dusk Syndicate cat, you surely don't know your way around.`` His tone was light with amusement. He swiveled his head around, making a show of searching the area. ``That's okay. As a kitten, your brain is still developing. Any kit could lost in such a place.`` Augustus was quick to jump from topic to topic, something he'd always done in a pathetic attempt to distract the cat from throwing back a retort. He was a talkative cat, a social butterfly. He even welcomed sharp responses. In fact, he had once gotten into a unique conversation with a she-cat. They had been testing each other with rude remarks to see who would attack first. ``Jinx, you say? You're bad luck, then? No wonder ShadowClan's great leader was brutally murdered. Blazingnight made the mistake of training you, of keeping you in her Clan. Ah, she didn't know what she was signing herself up for. You deceitful little minx,`` Augustus chuckled cheerfully, waving his thin tail against the ground. ``Luckily, I myself am bad luck. And two negatives make a positive!``

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Jinx let out a small huff, fluffing out her chest, her hues brimming with defiance. She didn't care how big and tall he was, she'd show no fear towards anyone. "I'm new here, got it? I'm learning, I'm sorry your dark forest looks the same everywhere you go," she replied, her voice was tart and however much she tried to seem stern, she knew she had no advantages in a territory she was still learning. The young fighter flicked her tail to and fro, listening to the rest of what this feline had to say. She didn't speak as Augustus let a silence draw between them.
At the brash words, her hues lit up a flame and the fur along her spine bristled. How dare he! Jinx bit her tongue and merely dug her claws into the ground. There was no use trying to cause a fight here, although she'd love to rip her claws across the tom's muzzle at that moment. "Don't you speak of Blazingnight in such a manner, she accomplished more in her leadership than your scrawny self could in your lifetime. Seeing as your family disappears when they're called to take responsibility, I'd have to say you've no room to talk. Where's little ol' Renn when the group needed him?" the ebony she-cat mustered to say. It was bitter, however it was calm although her facial expression showed much more emotion. She could care less, if this cat wanted to start a war with her, she'd jump right into it. "Besides, I don't wish to make a positive with a cat who insults an honorable cat," she snorted.
Finally the sturdy young feline sat down and wrapped her slender tail around her paws. This shielded the sight of her claws, although her ears were still pinned slightly back. She wasn't as joyous as Augustus appeared to be. She'd much rather find her way back to the camp at that moment and he wasn't going to be of any help at this rate. Jinx simply awaited his response, wondering if she'd amused him more or hit a soft spot. Who knew. She didn't care in the least bit.