[Spikes]

Roansplash was curled up in the clearing, staying close to the edge of the area as he groomed himself with brief licks. The tom wasn't in the mood to even push any of the other cats around. He wasn't even sure if it was his place to. The recent conflict had stressed the tom out, even if he refused to show weakness. He wasn't well equipped as he was, being so slow at learning had taken a toll on his apprentice years and he could never forget being so far behind. At least he'd made it in the end. But still, just scraping by was no way to live. He wanted to excel at what he did, show everyone else he meant business. Alas, he didn't have the opportunity to do such a thing, at least not with his current skill level. Roansplash ceased grooming his mottled half, finding himself staring down at the dirt below him before long.
( @Scarwings )