[BEAR.]

Lionstar was in Frostfall's face in an instance, teeth bared. "The only one here who hasn't changed is you. I forgave your treachery for the good of the Clan, and gave you the opportunity to prove yourself worthy of being named a deputy. You have neglected patrols in favor of feeling sorry for yourself and nothing you say will excuse that behavior.

"RiverClan needs to continue moving forward. I am not Grouseheart-- I will not be appeased with a lazy deputy who only cares about himself. I want to ensure the survival and strength of this Clan and if you don't feel the same, perhaps I should only have those two as my deputies. Call Fawnsqueak inexperienced all you want, but I know he took charge of that ThunderClan patrol when you failed to keep it going. He has more life experience than you ever will."

The fur of his hackles flattened at the approach of an unfamiliar cat, and he closed his mouth in favor of a small smile. He was calm. Collected. "Who's there?" @Dust, @Aquilex