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Maplehaze
⸙ ThunderClan Warrior | 16 moons

New-leaf breeze brought a slight crisp air to ThunderClan, filling Maplehaze with some sort of hope that perhaps- today was the day. The day for what you might ask, but honestly, Haze didn't know. He just knew it was a good day to anything he'd wanted. And lately, a certain cat had caught his eye. Not for any reason, he could think of. But just as the last illness had passed through ThunderClan and with all the cats running in and out of the medicine cat den, Haze had thought about the medicine cat a little more than he'd like to admit.

Was he resting well enough? Did he eat something during his break? Did he even give himself a break? Subtle questions filled Maplehaze's mind with slight worry, and the russet bengal tom decided he'll act on that worry and see it through. He'd grabbed a juicy vole from the fresh kill pile and padded on his way to see Wolfhawk.

"Hey there, Haze here~ didn't miss me, did ya?" Maplehaze brightly announced his presence before dropping the vole gently by the dark brown tom's side. As much as Haze has been trying to befriend this tom due to his own worries for the other tom's health, he wasn't sure if Wolfhawk, being that busy of a cat, even knew his name. But it didn't matter all that much to him, Haze had all of the time in the world to befriend his clanmate. Or as much time as Wolfhawk would allocate for this russet bengal. "Didn't know what you'd like, so I picked the best one from the pile. Though, let me know what you like. I'll hunt it for you~"

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Maplehaze
⸙ ThunderClan Warrior | 16 moons

The russet bengal watched as the tom awoke from his sleep. His sleep? So he was resting, but hey! Did he really not know him? Haze had just thought that it would be the worst case example, but the medicine cat really sounded like he didn't have a clue. So the russet bengal sat down, on the opposite side, to gaze straight at Wolfhawk's green hues, watching him groggily accept the piece of prey Haze has just brought. That alone created a small smile on Haze's face. He was right- today was a pretty good day for anything.

"You're just saying that so you can get a longer look at my face, aren't ya?" Maplehaze replied with a soft, playful grin and flaunted his head in a exaggerated motion, pausing to let the other tom stare at him. "Take it aaallllll in~"

"Wait, wait, wait! Don't turn away!" Haze exclaimed right after. Maplehaze may be pushing it a little, but he still wanted this moment to last. "Name's Maplehaze, your local warrior ready on duty. Haze for short though~"

"Bird? Of course~ that'll be my next mission." Haze made sure to note that down mentally as he leaned in close to listen to Wolfhawk. "Me? Oh, I can just choose anything? Well..."

"I need you- to accompany me on a short walk down to the brook." he announced, but it had a hint of uncertainty. A sense of questioning whether Wolfhawk was willing to accompany and play along with Haze. But in a more confident voice, Haze had continued with his usual colourful tone after swishing his tail back and forth in anticipation. "Take a break and get some fresh air. The weather's beautiful today~ there's a quiet spot by the brook, perfect to get away from our noisy clan. What'd you say?"

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Maplehaze
⸙ ThunderClan Warrior | 16 moons

"Deal!" Maplehaze nodded with a small grin, glancing at Wolfhawk as he took his time to stand up. The russet bengal tom arched into a stretch, as if he'd been sitting for ages, before flexing his paws a few times. His icy blue eye turned over to the brown tom and he tilted his head as if indicating; 'Let's go-'

"Nothing's gonna happen whilst we're gone, promise. Other than a lil walk and back~ we'll be in camp before you know it. Unless you want to spare me more of your time." Haze chuckled and spoke in a playful manner, though he knows he shouldn't. Wolf's role in their clan was more important than some walk in the woods.

Maplehaze took up Wolfhawk's left side on their walk. Maybe unconsciously covering for Wolfhawk's weaker side or it was just a cowering habit he has to avoid showing his scarred eye. But it didn't really matter because it was left unsaid as the two made their way into the woods. Dappled light cascaded through the canopy of the forest, littering their world with patches of lights that made the grass glow. It was peaceful, quiet, with the occasional melody of birds and the chattering of rodents in the undergrowth. Haze marveled in the ethereal world ThunderClan has lived in- trees, plants, critters- all harmonically residing for moons and moons. They all changed with the weather, yet they held strong throughout any hardship that may befall them.

Haze snuck a small glance at Wolfhawk. Just a quick glance. He didn't want to break the silence between them but he was still curious to know how his clanmate was feeling. Was he alright with going on a walk? Was he tired? More so, Haze was curious if the tom would be willing to strike up a conversation. Or was that thought just pushing it?

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Maplehaze
⸙ ThunderClan Warrior | 16 moons

"Thought you'd appreciate the quiet," Haze remarked with a playful tone and a grin that reached his icy blue eye. He was surprised that Wolfhawk was willing to fill in the gaps of their silence. In a brisk, smooth motion, he turned to the brown tom, pausing slowly in his tracks. "But if you prefer my voice- then your wish is my command~"

"We're gonna go down to a brook in the forest. Cool shallows, warm sunlight. Thought it might be a good way to relax, destress~" The russet bengal tom continued, as he padded along the soft lush green grass they were blessed to have. Maplehaze swished his tail back in forth softly. "But if you prefer an adventure or some chaos, wanna bet whether or not I can swim without being taught?"

That was clearly impossible to complete. Even if Haze wanted to show off his nonexistent skill, the stream was too shallow to even give him a chance at drowning.

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