[occultation]

Raccoonear approached Slatestripe mere moments after the announcement of the ShadowClan patrol. Apparently his reaction was more visible than he initially realized. There was something slightly smug about the way the molly offered to explain things, which he didn’t appreciate. However, he wasn’t in the business of starting any trouble with one of the Clan’s Shields. In a neutral tone, he responded, “I would appreciate that.”

Turning his attention back to the Streamstone, Slatestripe noted that Gingerfrost was continuing with the meeting. The temporary leader offered no further explanation for the journey to ShadowClan. Only one apprentice, Cinderpaw, stepped up for reassignment. The tom’s ears perked as his brother was assigned to train the apprentice. Would Rainglow be able to handle the responsibility of training an apprentice without breaking under the pressure? He hoped so.

After Gingerfrost dismissed the meeting, Slatestripe hung around to wait for Raccoonear’s elaboration on the purpose of the patrol.

( @lane. )