~ ASHFEATHER ~
Ashfeather had agreed to train the apprentice, Snowypaw. Or at least have some sort of outing with them. Even though she thought that this was a great opportunity, she had to admit that she was a bit nervous.
What if I mess up? And... what if Wolffang's upset? Featherwhisker had had a lot of kits, and it seemed as though Snowypaw was his half-sibling. Wolffang wouldn't be happy. Nervously, the she-cat shuffled her paws.
I agreed to this. And besides, I'm just doing my duty to my Clan. Right? Of course she was! She'd had an apprentice in the past, Windpaw, but not for long because she'd gotten pregnant. A pang of grief struck her as she thought of Flameclaw and her kits.
Now isn't the time. Twilightstar's kits are in good paws while I do this with Snowypaw, she thought determinedly. Ashfeather lifted her head and decided to sit, shivering as a chilly breeze ruffled her matted fur. If only her jaw and tail didn't ache so badly whenever it got cold; she'd get all stiff. She couldn't exactly stretch them out or move them around to get the blood flowing. She moved her jaw a bit, but her tail only twitched helplessly.
I at least hope Snowypaw thinks I'm okay... Ashfeather didn't want to seem like a bad mentor, or a nasty cat. At the same time, she needed a good amount of discipline for them so that they listened. Ashfeather wasn't the best at being harsh, though.
I'll just take things as they come. It'll be fine, she thought, trying to force her muscles to relax a bit.
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