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Originally Posted by Jackpot

Minnowpaw
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Small paws swifly carried the short dappled she-cat into her mentors new den, teary periwinkle eyes lowered. After the events of the most recent meeting, her mind had practically spinning, and at that moment the only cat she really felt comfortable talking to was Kestrelstar. A moment of silence came after she stopped in front of him, wide, panicked eyes searching his face for any signs of comfort. "...Kessy?" she quietly mewed sitting down in front of him, "Everythings going to be okay, right...?" the she-cats voice cracked near the end as she fought to keep the tears from falling, just barely holding on. The molly wanted so desperately to embrace him in a hug, to feel safe, but she held back. She knew he didnt like it when people touched him, and she respected that. But...there was still a sense of longing she felt.

// @spade

Guilt. That was the one emotion that poured down over Kestrelstar's head. Between the cats that had just walked out of the meeting and his own sadness over the death of two of RiverClan's finest, the tabby felt as though his leadership was crumbling before it even had the chance to begin. Why was it so hard for his Clanmates to see that ThunderClan had a paw in this? Why did they resist to see the truth? The scent was all there, the marks, the wounds, the blood... Anger reared up to clash with the guilt and Kestrelstar let out a snarl, accompanied by a rather startling lash of his tail.

Hearing a voice at the entrance of his den the leader swung his head over to see Minnowpaw, and forced himself to relax. She was scared. Nervous. The fear in her eyes made the guilt beat down that much more, and Kestrelstar sighed a bit. "Yes, everything will be fine," he replied, forcing his legs to seat himself in front of her. Yellow gaze watching her closely, he blinked once. "Minnowpaw..." Was it even right of him to ask this? The temptation was too much. "What... Do you... Am I doing a good job?"

Stars he hated how weak his voice sounded. How pathetic it was. Was he really seeking validation from his apprentice???

// @Jackpot

Originally Posted by BristleFrost

Riverkit walks into the leaders den. He mews, "Kesterstar, can I be an apprentice, I'm 6 moons?"
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Irritation crossed his gaze as Kestrelstar noticed a kit entering his den. How... annoying. "Hairball," he spat, looking down at the youngster. He wasn't even aware of the kids name - and didn't care to know. "You will be an apprentice when I call the ceremony to make you one. Got it?" He gave a flick of his tail as he watched the kit.