^ Poppy’Tail hummed, nodding absent-mindedly and continuing to lick a few more matts out of the apprentices fur. Hm, did they ever wash themselves? Ugh, so messy! Poppy’Tail shivered, thinking back on the cats who would waltz through camp with mud in their fur and thorns in their pelt; disgusting..! Hopefully Aspen’Paw actually cared for his appearance, Poppy’Tail was surprised that not many other cats did.

Poppy’Tail asked in a snippy tone, as if her tongue could slice of hairs from the apprentices pelt. The black she-cat, of course, didn’t mean to be oh so ‘snappy’ or ‘disrespectful’ but how else would she be able to tell if her fellow clanmates were self-respecting or not? A true cat who actually had some self-worth would obviously keep their pelt tidy, and who did that better then Poppy’Tail? No one, that’s who! ^

“Of Course I do.” The tabby exclaimed. He certainly didn't get up as early as he did for his health. Mornings were the only time he had to make himself look completely presentable. His training took up the majority of his day, and his evenings were closed due to his dusklight ventures. So he usually got up before sunrise to groom himself and get breakfast.

“I’m certainly not walking around like some of these cats.” He said, signalling to some warriors' messy fur. He wasn't exactly sure why Poppytail was focusing on his pelt specifically, when those cats could use more help.

^ Poppy'Tail nodded approvingly, glad that at least one cat shared her beliefs; ShadowClanners were strong, triumphant cats. Surely they should show that through their pelt? Poppy'Tail doesn't mind scars, if anything she quite likes them, but surely cats who win their battles should then have the time to rest and actually bathe, instead of having fur that stuck up and was lined with mud and dirt, and on rare occasions.. blood.

She spat, sending a few cold glares to the dusty cats milling around camp. How come they had nothing better to do? Ugh, they littered the camp with residue that Poppy'Tail would really rather not contract to her sleek, shiny black pelt. Nipping the last few matts out of Aspen'Paws pelt, Poppy'Tail leaned down to her own tail and started grooming it; She wanted to keep it looking as red as a berry, shining and clean.