[Moon Lily]

Originally Posted by Nebby

@Lilyfur2
Scarfang's eyes softened and he waded in beside the scared apprentice.
"First," he mewed softly. "Go further in and cup your paws, like this." He lifted a paw and demonstrated, curving his toes inward so it looked like a leaf filled with water. "Now, paddle with your paws cupped and use your tail as a rudder: the direction you move your tail dictates the direction you turn in the water."


He flicked Eaglepaw affectionately with his tail. He already liked this tom.
"Don't be afraid. I'm right here to help you if you need it."
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Dreampaw listened to Scarfang's swimming advice.
Cup my paw? She thought, copying Scarfang. Ah, that makes sense.
She purred. They were in good paws here.

Eaglepaw mimicked Scarfang's cupped paws. His ears perked up. I can do this! He thought encouragingly. He waded further into the dark water, trying his best to hide the shivers that wracked his pelt. Once he could feel his paws float a tiny bit, he paddled, turning his tail in all directions. He swam around to face Scarfang and Dreampaw. He grinned widely.
"I did it!" He mewed happily. He glanced at Scarfang. "Thank you!" He mewed to the warrior, beaming. He turned back to Dreampaw, purring happily at her.
"It's your turn now Dreampaw!" He mewed supportively.

@Nebby