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He offered a small shrug, uncertain of the reasoning. Then again, he didn't put himself out there much. Spending time in his stump, making flower crowns, collecting pretty things, or doing usual duties was all he really did. Of course, Swanfeather somehow managed to run into a lot of cats lately, so maybe his social skills would start to bloom again. In the Clan, he seemed to enjoy keeping to himself, at least, until he settled in completely. He hadn't been a warrior for very long-- maybe two moons? So it wasn't a surprise that he was still getting comfortable with everything.

Though with Grizzlybug's question, he perked up, opening his mouth to tell the tom his entire life story.

"'M formerly a loner by the name o' Cupid. My sweet ol' Mama raised me well, then sent me off on my own to travel the world. I traveled through many places, livin' the life, teachin' myself how to scavenge for food. Some housecats let me stay in their humble homes for food 'n' shelter before I went on my own way again. 'M nev'r gon' find a way to repay 'em."

He wouldn't speak of Duke. Even the memory of that tom left his heart wrenching in sorrow, even though it was so long ago. Instead, Swanfeather continued on with his explanation-- leaving out the less-than-great parts.

"As I made my way 'round, I helped cats to find love. Romance is quite the int'restin' lil' thing, and it makes others happy. So it makes me happy. I like to say my ol' name o' Cupid was like a prophecy, given that I was some type o' 'Love Doctor' to those I met on my journeys. I do miss my ol' name, but Swanfeather is a good one as well.

"After a while o' journeying, I was found in the RiverClan territ'ry. Y'all took me in and I became one of y'all. Now 'm livin' life as a Clanner, and I don' think I'll be returnin' to my travels anytime soon."

With his explanation done, Swanfeather looked up at Grizzlybug, searching for a reaction.