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— STAGHEART —

very large, muscular, & scarred light brown tabby tom with stark blue eyes and a torn ear; killer aptitude t3 | just a scratch

[ riverclan warrior | tomcat | 55 moons | gruff & battle-hardened, heart o’ gold; loyal to a fault ]

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As Stagheart ducked in at the permission of his leader, he noted the slight sleepiness in her eyes. Ah, dangit — had he disturbed her sleep? Thankfully she didn't seem to mind. He paused a moment, glancing around; last time he'd been in here had been to discuss this very same topic with the medicine cat and Daisypaw... and Stormstar, of course. It felt strange not to see the late gray leader now, although he did note that Owlstar seemed fitting in her stead. That was quite the relief; he was grateful to have faith in his leadership after all that's happened to his Clan.

Dipping his head respectfully in greeting, Stagheart sat down on the cool stone, ignoring the way the cold leeched through his haunches. "Sorry to bother ya wit' this, but it's somethin' that's been ongoin' for poor Daisypaw. Ain't sure how much you know 'bout the situation, but she's got... a condition." He furrowed his whisker brows as if trying to recall what Berryshine had said about it; he was no medic himself and strained to find proper words to describe the young cat's ailments. "She's, ah... sorta weak. And I don't just mean strength; I mean that certain things she can or can't do, and if she does 'em anyway, might pull a muscle or somethin'. Can't train 'er like a normal 'paw, that's for sure."

He paused a moment, frowning. "If you remember, Fadin'star had gone to assign her as a Caretaker. I was gonna get some instructions on how to train her from 'im, but then he... left, shortly after." Stagheart's torn ear flicked as if recalling the way Waterlily, the fierce elder, had practically chased the former leader out. "Then Stormstar almost wanted Daisy to be taken out of the Clan, let some Twolegs take 'er in 'cause Clan life weren't suited for her. But she let her stay since Berryshine said she was gettin' better 'n stronger over time."

Stars, he never spoke this much. He was starting to hate the sound of his own voice. Clearing his throat, the tabby tom gave a shrug of his broad shoulders, looking at Owlstar with measured respect of her opinion.

"Now... well, bad part is that I never got to trainin' Daisy on anythin' 'cause I never got a chance to be told what to do wit' 'er. Guess now that question falls to you... 'n so long as you ain't disappearin' into the ground as we speak, maybe I'll be able to figure it out this time." The last words were said in dry humor, blue eyes glinting in the dimness of the cave. He waited to see if Owlstar had any other questions of clarifiers, or if she'd get right to the instructions.

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