[Jayvines]

~ Lioncrest ~

Would his own progeny also be this inquisitive? One could only hope that they'd be as thoroughly invested in pursuing talent and knowledge as his family expected...

A low rumble of mild amusement emerged from the larger warrior as the young kit beside him seemed to settle in next to him for the long haul, clearly expecting some sort of entertainment while he remained on watch at his post.

"A kit your size would prove an easy meal for any hawk or owl swooping low on their hunt for prey," he started, fluffy tail flicking absentmindedly beside him as he considered how much knowledge of the unknown to bestow upon this impressionable young mind. Not enough to frighten them away from the prospect of warriorhood, but certainly enough to dissuade them from the temptation of exploring beyond the camp walls on their own. "And coyotes, large rabid canines of the worst sort of temperament, have continuously proven themselves a bane to the lives of even the most capable Thunderclan warriors. When prey runs short for us, it is also short for our enemies. Foes who might normally pass you by without much of a fuss during the warm moons of Greenleaf, may find the prospect of a fight preferable to starvation in the cold."

Amber eyes flicked back out towards the frosted territory beyond their walls, and the golden warrior gave the forest a thorough scan before turning his attention back to Sheepkit.

"This is why we keep our kits, queens, and elders tucked safely away in the confines of camp... This is why I stand watch at this post. We wouldn't want to present all our untrained and vulnerable clanmates as a free meal to creatures who harbor no love for the warriors of this forest."

[ @Spookez. ]