[duckie]

Sootstar
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Sootstar wrinkled his nose. It wasn't a bad name, not really, but he didn't think it really fit. Magpie- in particular, was a bit rough around the edges. Didn't sound nice, and from his memory magpies were awfully vicious creatures. No. Not right at all.

"What do you think about..." he replied slowly, still pondering.

"Heronflight? Same ideas just... a bit more fitting, I think."

[ @Xmas Bliss ]

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"It's been over a moon since we last spoke, Russetstrike," he meowed, turning to give the tom his full attention, "And I've done some thinking."

"Your problem is badgers, yes? Unless you plan on hunting down a badger den and confronting your mortal enemy, that shouldn't interfere with your ability to teach an apprentice how to hunt, fight, swim. The very least you can do is try. Give it a... trial period. If it doesn't work, fine. I won't allow you to back down from this without putting in some semblance of effort, though, Russetstrike." He raised a brow, as if prompting any further questions, "You're very much a capable warrior and I can't have you quitting because you've gotten into your own head and made yourself believe otherwise."

[ @Wings ]

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Sootstar perked up as Dayheart as he entered the den, smiling up at him. A smile that immediately fell seeing the state the other tom was in. He had obviously made some effort to look presentable but anxious energy practically radiated off the tom in waves.

"What is it, Dayheart?" he replied, taking a cautious step toward him, "Is everything alright?"

[ @hope ]