[Rani]

Mudhound
Thunderclan Hornet | They/them | 31 Moons
Bilingual T2 | Flock Together T3 | Rapid Recovery | Beefed up T3

While rani was afk while Mudhound was zoned out things happened fast. They were just enjoying the affection, quietly but firmly purring as their tail thumped against the ground while their head rested on Redhawks. This was nice, this was a good way to finish a meeting off after all that mess and there was probably nothing else that'd happen- damn it.

If it wasnt their clanmates and wasnt other clans it was it was their own sister it seemed and Mudhound face was flat as they gazed at the leader, processing. This was..... The tripod would support their sister, always of course they would but this was not an act they agreed with. Fernwillows thoughts had the right of it, it was bad when they were noisy and it was now bad when they were quiet? Perhaps paranoia had its valid root with riverclan but a full raid seemed like it should be the last resort and maybe a scouting party a first.

Guards on the border until what was going on was figured out and like a riverclan spy party of sneaky cats (so not Mudhound) to get information while Drizzlecloud maybe asked starclan.
This just seemed to be risking dishonorable actions on thunderclans part, risking them turning into a clan like shadowclan out of fear and risking life and health of their own cats on a hunch.....

Risking further war when they werent quite there yet, but soon would be.




But it wasnt Mudhounds place to openly challenge the leader and nothing good would come out of it, so they sat and rapidly got distracted by traitors.

The tripod let out a bitter snort at what they overheard and could glean from the increasing yelling from the area. It seems for all that Sunglow and Moontail denied traitorous intent their brains were as hollow as their words and they did intent to betray the entire clan. So they did in fact not wish to 'save thunderclan from bumblestar' as they said and were liars too. Well they were stupid liars then, as they had no sneaking ability at all and plotted at the crowded Stormcrest in front of everyone and only started whispering once already caught.




Maybe as Hornet they should have acted buuuuuut really what was there to act on? It was handled personally by Bumblestar and Spiderthroat and Sunglow died fast, with Moontail... Imprisoned? Imprisoned pending exile it seemed as well.

All that really mattered was Redhawk pressing against them, which earned a nuzzle and a whispered "Its ok, this isnt on you you tried to solve it without bloodshed and Sunglow just wasnt having that. I know you can stand tall in this." before they nodded at the ask and stepped back to focus on Foxpaw with a "Alrighty foxy! Youre with me for a bit, Ive got a meeting (apparently) later but how about we gather up some cats that need some hugs right now and make sure everyones feeling ok." Bumble-sis would forgive them for being a bit late if it was for the clan.


Speaking of this task.... Mudhound started calling over cats they saw who seemed upset but maybe ok with some comfort, ushering those that came into a cuddle huddle. "Fallingpaw! You dont need to argue for us but its very nice, sometimes cats just dont wanna see another point of view. Why dont you come over here and sit with us for a moment. And Riversong, you ok? Its just as hard to hear a clanmate plan so openly to betray and fight for riverclan against us but its also hard to see death like that. I dont like seeing cats I once called clan die even under this circumstances. Everyone would understand if you need some comfort and to maybe sit out of fighting with this mental state! Theres no shame in it and if you need a shoulder Im here for anyone and Im sure Drizzlecloud would help with a herb for some peaceful sleep tonight if needed."

Honestly Mudhound wasnt the most sure in their new hornet role. They werent the smartest cat and knew it and while loved being around and helping the clan and would continue to do so some tasks were not ones Mudhound was certain of their capability of. To kill a clanmate if it needed to happen... The thought was sickening and the maine coon wasnt sure it was something they could do unless claws were flying with intent..... It was just... so final. And they loved their clanmates so to harm them even if needed..... Maybe things would feel different in the moment, if Redhawk or Sprucepaw or Leafpaw or any clanmate were in the line of fire and the tripod would rise to the occasion but for now they didnt know and simply did what they did know to do. Help their clanmates hearts.


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