[BEAR.]

Falconpaw leaned close to her. "Icestar has never cared for our ancestors.. her entire leadership has been tarnished by her She-Catly Emotions.

"I know, it must be hard to.. comprehend this. You are young, and you have spent some time playing hide and seek from our almighty leadership since they think you are missing, but..

"This is not about your size, Duskkit. This is about your body.. it is, simply not made to do the tom's task. She-cats are incapable of being effective warriors, and you should discard those blind dreams and do what StarClan has decreed your duty is.

"Even Icestar followed the proper path once! There is a reason she had kits, Duskkit-- but she fell from Grace and became touched by the Dark Forest itself. If you want Salvation, my dear-- you will heed my words and become a queen when you are old enough."

At her question, he gave her a smile. "I was Enlightened by StarClan themselves. This knowledge has run through our family for generations, and I would hate to see a sweet girl like yourself be punished because you were not informed."

[ @Shimm ]