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Originally Posted by taillow

Stormstar - RiverClan Leader

The leader had been hoping for Stags to have the answer to this because she didn't, but when he seemed just as confused as she did Stormstar deflated just a little. There was one solution that would be the best shot for Daisypaw to have a full and more safe life - but the leader felt physical pain constrict her chest, so she shoved it away for now. Part of her thought to perhaps ask the other leaders for advice, but once again the stark reminder that none of the leaders gave two fish-fins about her or RiverClan right now dismissed that thought.

"...I think we should talk to Daisypaw. Make sure she understands... what could happen if... I mean, see what the extent of her limitations are." Having a better understanding of what the 'paw could expect in the future would perhaps give the leader a better trail to follow as far as what to do. "...Berries, too. Maybe she's learned somethin' recently with how to help Daisypaw."

Of all the part of being a leader, this was what she hated most. The importance of the Clan and not risking lives versus the life of an apprentice. If there was a situation where Daisypaw couldn't defend herself and it risked the lives of other members in the Clan... Stormstar looked back at Stags, wondering if he had anymore thoughts. "...I know neither of us want to say it," the leader murmured, forcing herself to steel her expression, "...'bout what the best life may be for Daisypaw."

— STAGHEART —

very large, muscular, & scarred light brown tabby tom with stark blue eyes and a torn ear; killer aptitude 3 | just a scratch

[ riverclan warrior | tomcat | 53 moons | gruff & battle-hardened, yet thoughtful; loyal to a fault ]

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It was ironically both a relief and a burden to see the mutual conflict in his leader's blue eyes; both of them didn't want to address what might be Daisypaw's best option. But taking her away from her Clan, her family...? That also felt so wrong. Maybe his little adoptive family was just making him soft; if it were any other apprentice, he'd likely and easily just usher them off to the nearest Twolegplace with his best wishes.

"I've... thought about it," he admitted quietly to Stormstar's last words, clearing his throat to hide the slight waver in his tone. He didn't enjoy the thought of suggesting that at all to Daisypaw; so for now, the alternative of speaking to Berryshine and including Daisy herself in the conversation seemed the most reasonable right now. Especially because he knew that little Daisy wouldn't take news like that well at all, particularly if the decision was just dropped on her...

Shaking his head, the large warrior let out a long sigh. "But, yeah... we should talk to Berry, 'n Daisypaw too. The kid knows how... bad things can be for her, but I don't think she expects anythin' to really stop her from Clan life. Maybe if we see how she's feelin', what she's thinkin', 'n get Berry's advice... I dunno." His shoulders sagged a bit. He was frustratingly clueless when it came to these matters, and it bothered him more than he'd like to admit. But for the mere chance that maybe they could work something out rather than sending Daisypaw away on her own... he'd try just about anything else at the moment. He was at least glad to know Stormstar was sort of in the same boat, not wanting to immediately jump to the extreme solution, but willing to consider it.

Stars above... this wasn't going to be a fun conversation.