[goddess of ducks]

Originally Posted by AbsurdJinx

Mumblenose shared Forestpaw's views on Singe. In fact, their situations were fairly similar. When Singe was born, Mumblenose had been neglecting him due to his grief. He had lost the love of his life, the clan had looked down at him due to his relationship with a rogue, and he was left with a family to raise. It was so overwhelming, and he was so depressed with everything... He practically let his kits raise themselves, when he should've been guiding their pawsteps along the right path. He's always loved his sons, but he never really showed it - he couldn't bring himself to. However, he's always loved his offspring. And as time went on, and Mumblenose aged, and Singe became meaner, he realized just how important love was.

With an understanding nod, Mumblenose meowed, ``I completely understand. I realize Singe doesn't care much about me to mention me to you. We've always been on bad terms...`` He left out the fact that the misunderstanding between father and son was on him. He didn't want to bring up that history just yet - this should be a happy introduction. ``I'm Mumblenose. And yes, I was a young warrior when your father was born.`` He admired Forestpaw's courage to hold his gaze. He was known for his bad temper in the clan, and very few could look him in the eyes without him lashing out at them.

Now that Forestpaw was within the ranks of the clan, would things change? Would the little, bold apprentice before him help change his ways? Mumblenose looked at Forestpaw, a noticeable twinkle in his eyes. Perhaps, a twinkle of hope? He's been very unhappy lately, but looking at the she-cat who managed to push him out of his nest, get him to eat, and care for himself just by thinking about meeting them... He now had faith. Things would change, he'd make sure of it.

Forestpaw sighed, gazing at him uncertainly with her pale green hues. She didn't know what to think. Obviously he wasn't like Sk he, or else he would have most likely ended up running to the Syndicate with them. Then she might have actually known that she had a grandfather in a Windclan. Obviously she knew she had other family there, or somewhere but she had never gotten to meet them.

But now that she did know him, what would it be like? He had said it himself, that they had never been in good terms. Something between them must have snapped, probably Singe's short tempered personality. But still, did he just mope around here waiting for him? Or what? He didn't seem too concerned about Singe, but then again, they had left Brindle here and had they looked back? No not really. But still, this could be a good chance, she just had to be cautious with it.

"Mumblenose.." She said slowly. "It's a bit of a strange name, isn't it?" She asked curiously. Then she noticed once the words had left how rude that sounded. "Oh no, I'm so sorry. That sounded wrong..." She spoke it fast, embarrassed by her rudeness. "I'm Forest by the way." Forestpaw glanced back yo at him, smiling softly. Hopefully he didn't think she was weird.