Almost everyone had come... but Wolfhive didn't miss the few who didn't.
"Let me be perfectly clear. I am not as forgiving as Spiderthroat may be when it comes to patrol calls: participating in these activities are some of the bare minimum expectations we have of our Clan-mates. Where Spiderthroat may sling names out and hope for the best, I call you all first before I begin assignments to cut loose anyone who would not have helped you to begin with.
"Hollyheart [ @Hollyheart of thunder], Hailpaw [ @Bean], and Cinderfoot [ @Frigost]." Wolfhive's voice raised, loud enough to echo off the den walls.
"None of you have come when called, disobeying an order and disregarding patrols our Clan needs to survive. Hollyheart and Cinderfoot, both of you are exiled for the next quarter-moon - I don't want to see either of you in my camp or territory until then, and I expect you to bring back prey to compensate for your laziness. As for you Hailpaw - you're on nursery cleaning duty. I want the beds changed, the floor scrubbed, and if a queen needs something, you're fetching it. Have Softdaisy [ @Rose] come to me when she's satisfied with your work. If I hear nothing from her within the next few days, things will be worse for you."
--- IMPORTANT OOC NOTE ---
Hollyheart and Cinderfoot have been exiled from ThunderClan until 8/19. Any posts they make around ThunderClan will make them susceptible to being attacked if they do not leave or, circumstances depending, executed.
During the time you roleplay them as exiles, please make at least 3 posts with them in the outskirts before you try to have them rejoin. Follow Missing Cat instructions, but instead of the "why did I go missing" IC, I would recommend focusing on "why I want to come back"! When you're ready for the rejoining, ping dino., Starfall, or myself.
Hailpaw is being confined to camp until they complete nursery cleaning duties. Wolfhive has included examples of what he wants done. When Hailpaw is done, they should ask Softdaisy to speak to Wolfhive about their behavior in order to regain freedom. If their punishment is not completed by 8/17, Wolfhive will demote them. If their lackluster behavior continues, Wolfhive may escalate to a temporary exile as well.
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This complicated matters to some degree. Cinderfoot's neglect left Willowpaw without a guardian, but thankfully the numbers weren't so skewed Wolfhive couldn't work with what they had.
"The rest of you - like I mentioned to those who didn't have apprentices, you're being paired up with another warrior due to all the threats in the woods. We're working on cutting through 'em, but it's a lot at once and we can't completely stall operations just 'cause of it. Apprentices, stay close to the warriors you're with - you should be within eyesight at all times.
"Warriors, these apprentices are your responsibility. If they are harmed due to your negligence... it won't be the foxes in the woods you'll have to worry about." Hopefully, since these cats responded to the patrol call, they'd take things seriously especially when paired with seeing punishments issued already.
Wolfhive didn't want to be a jackass about it, but he'd do it if it meant things got done and cats were safe.
[ OPTIONAL PROMPT: AAAACHOOO! Your nose is tickled by pollen and you can't resist sneezing! There goes some of the nearby prey. ]
"Sunflowerswirl [ @Oliver], take Antpaw [ @bigbxdwolfz] and Willowfrost [ @TanghuluCat] to Cattail Pond. Antpaw hasn't had much hunting experience to my knowledge, so make sure you cover that." He didn't expect the patrol to bring back much when training was the focus, but he'd be delighted if Antpaw caught something. It might boost his opinion of Sunflowerswirl if he saw more progress.
[ OPTIONAL PROMPT: Dung! You're a little slow at burying prey and a vulture tries to steal your catch. ]
"Lavendersong [ @twizzypaw], take Creepingpaw [ @twizzypaw] and Salmonshade [ @Tallstar] to Willow's Rise. There are vultures in the area, so make sure you bury your prey quickly so they don't steal it. As long as you leave 'em be, you'll probably be fine."
[ OPTIONAL PROMPT: A squirrel chucks an acorn at you! What a jerk! ]
"Sparrowpelt [ @SuspiciousMindz], take Snowpaw [ @snowflake. ] and Acornfall [ @Luna16 ] to Herondive Hollow. Do not cross the ravine; I'd rather you focus on hunting on our side." In part, he didn't want to risk Snowpaw falling off the tree - and it prevented any disputes if they got a little excited hunting.
"If you notice anything off, let me know.. I'll be sending warriors to mark the border itself later."
[ OPTIONAL PROMPT: Is that... RiverClan scent? The once-abandoned border now reeks of the fish once more! Ewww. ]
"And finally, Russetflare [ @forest], take Flamingclaw [ @Concorde] and Willowpaw [ @Blossom Cry] to Smallpines. Stay away from the river - we got otters in the water and they can and will kill you. Mark just above our side of the bank and hunt within our woods. If you have any issues, come back - don't do anything stupid." A sigh.
Under current circumstances, he wasn't sure how comfortable he was with cats leaving if their patrol mates failed. .. Not with how chaotic things had been.
"Report to me when you're finished, or if your patrol mates do not participate in your patrol. I will hold cats accountable if they aren't holding their own weight.
"You're dismissed."
--- IMPORTANT OOC NOTE ---
These patrols are due 8/23 @11:59pm Pacific Time. If no report is made by then and an extension is not asked for prior to the deadline, punishments will be issued 8/24 for the offending stinkers. VM me if you need an extension!