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Sootfur (he/him)
Thunderclan ❍ 20 moons
Light grey tabby with silvery-blue eyes
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Thunderclan's new deputy was... Bumblebreak! The Keeper had earned her place as Thrushstar successor, it seemed. Sootfur didn't know much about her, but she trusted that cat and knew what a fine deputy she would make.
"Bumblebreak, Bumblebreak!" He cheered along with the rest of his clan, excitement in his powerful, deep voice.
At that moment, he noticed Sandpaw shrinking beside him. Was that his mom?
Oh, but it's Sorreldust! Sootfur left for a moment Flameheart's side and joined the queen with her newly apprenticed-kits.
He dipped her head to the older warrior and offered a warm, friendly smile before speaking.
"Hello, Sorreldust. I promise I'll take care of Sandpaw; and I'm sure he'll make a fine warrior in no time." He was genuinely praising the fawn Somali tomcat; not because he had had the opportunity to catch some hint of a particular talent, but because he had faith in him and his words.
Sootfur couldn't quite grasp what was happening right now to Sandpaw - was he trying to hide from the meeting? His own ceremony had just ended, so there wasn't any reason to worry anymore, was there?
"Oh, and congratulations for Russetpaw, too." He added, before approaching directly her brother.
He lowered his head and whispered to his apprentice:
"Hey, I'm sure you'll be fine. Let's make a deal, shall we? I'll take you out very soon to explore Thunderclan and try some apprentices' stuff, and if you don't like it, you can go and ask Thrushstar to wait a little bit more." He was quite certain that the leader wouldn't be glad to receive such news, but Thrushstar was sensible. Nevertheless, Sootfur had faith in Sandpaw and knew he would soon get used to his new way of life.
"And remember..." He kept his voice low, soothing, and blinked at him.
"Russetpaw is always with you. You can also train together if you ask her mentor."
After staring at the small brown cat, he raised his muzzle again and took a deep breath. He figured now that the family needed some time alone, so he turned around to walk away and return to Flameheart and Honeypaw.
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