[StrawberryMangoSmoothie]

Originally Posted by Luna16

No sooner had Acornfall settled back down from chanting his kits' new names, not at all them as Sparrowkit and Lightkit didn't come forward (he'll have to have a chat with them about that), the surprises kept coming. His remaining golden amber eye stretched wide at Spiderstar's announcement. Not about the new warriors and the new -paw, he knew that was gonna happen. But...did...did he hear that correctly? Did Spiderstar say...he was going to be made a Hornet?! He shot a quick glance at Bri, then his siblings. Jaw agape. Should he...accept? He wanted to, stars he wanted to! He was certain Briarmask would have...words about it...but...

No. The brown tabby shook himself free from doubt. Chest and head lifted, Acornfall stepped forward beside Pineblossom and giving her a nod of recognition. Dipping his head to Spiderstar in respect and gratitude. It still felt...surreal. But he would continue to work hard for his clan regardless. It would sink in...eventually.

{ @Starfall - Spiderstar | @Streamtail - Briarmask | @Fenrir - Pineblossom | @Star - Mothflame | @kailie - Silverleopard | #Brialfam }

Burnedbark chanted the new names and nodded at his assignment. A lot of mentors were being doubled up...but it wasn't like training was anything new to him. He blinked in greeting as Leopardpaw bounded up to him, nodding at her before reaching down to touch noses with her. "I'm Burnedbark." He mewed simply with a flick of his ear. Expression mostly unchanged, though his gaze wasn't unkind or cold. "I look forward to working with you." His words were genuine. Maybe he could even have Dandelionpaw and Leopardpaw spar together? Combat training wasn't something he considered his specialty, but it needed to be done. And having more than one sparring experience could only be helpful...right?

{ @kailie - Leopardpaw - ikr?! }

Nightwhispee purred brightly, his chest puffed in pride as Acornfall was called up. "A hornet! Who would've thought!" He purred brightly and playfully