High Rank Announcement [#hrannouncement]

**dino.** · #**433** July 11th, 2023, 09:46 PM

High Rank Announcement [#hrannouncement]

Oh, whatever afterlife was gracious enough, give her strength.

Bumblestar's gaze darted to Mapleface as the queen spoke out, and the fur along her spine rose out of irritation. Was it so hard to listen to simple instructions to wait? Especially immediately following ceremonies?

Thankfully, Sharpclaw was quick to address her, and Bumblestar found herself liking the warrior more and more with each passing second. "As you're about to hear," she said dryly, "I have far bigger matters to concern myself with, and I need my Hornets here to handle things that might come up. Twolegplace is safe as long as you're not stupid. I've got full confidence in Sharpclaw's ability, and if you don't, then you're more than welcome to tag along yourself." Her gaze darted to the kits nearby, and she sniffed. "But I wouldn't recommend it. If you've got anything else to say to me, you can do that once I'm done. Be quiet and wait."

Dammit. She felt a headache coming on. She squeezed her eyes shut briefly before shaking her head and electing to move on. "Obviously a lot of raw talent," she muttered to Goldenpaw, the corner of her mouth quirking up in an amused smirk. Ha. Group hug. Cute.

Bumblestar ascended the Stormcrest again, just ready to get this over with.

"Now, we may have kept Sunkissed Creek, but we've also lost a huge chunk of territory. There were more sinkholes than the one that swallowed our old camp, and several have formed a pretty big ravine through the territory. We're cut off from Giant's Rest, Wisteria Falls, and the Mossy Den, 'n access to Herondive Hollow's been limited, too. We can get there, but only by going over a tree that fell across the thinner part of the ravine." She tossed Alderstep a glance, hoping the tom was paying attention. "Younger apprentices shouldn't be going anywhere near Herondive Hollow. Too dangerous. If you fall in, you're not comin' back out.

"To replace what we lost, we're expanding into the outskirts some. I want three patrols of four cats each put together. If you're down for a little exploration, tell me now and I can get that going immediately."