[Jayvines]

~ Lioncrest ~

It seemed he was late to one of Bumblestar's meetings. That wouldn't do at all.

Picking up the pace as he entered camp, the large golden tom was quick to hear his name being called as a mentor for a new apprentice. Apparently he had arrived just in time. Giving his ruff a few licks to smooth it into a presentable state, Lioncrest dutifully approached the... rather small and slightly frail looking kit that had been assigned to his care after being walked up to the front by their guardian. Amber eyes narrowed slightly in an evaluating look as he came to a stop in front of the newly renamed 'Poppypaw' and leaned down to offer the touch of his nose in greeting.

"I am Lioncrest," he rumbled, voice level as he looked over the small cat with the tiniest spark of concern. This kit seemed hardly able to walk straight, and Bumblestar wanted him to transform her into a warrior?... He had certainly been presented with a challenge. "It is a pleasure to meet you Poppypaw. We shall begin your training after Bumblestar completes this meeting, but you are welcome to sit with me until that point should you wish it."

Without further fanfare, the large, fluffy tom padded back to the side of the crowd and awaited his new apprentice's choice. Was it a ploy to attempt to confirm if this apprentice could manage to move on her own? Perhaps, but he certainly needed to know if he had been saddled with an invalid, or a cat with deficiencies that could be trained out with time and effort.

[ @Estelle ]