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Originally Posted by wnder
Sootstar
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"You were a kit when you left, I hope you understand that things won't be the same. You'll have to pull your weight around here. I'll have you assigned a mentor - you'll have to complete the same requirements as every other apprentice. Hunting, battle, swim training." He glanced over at the patrol that had come in and subsequently all gone quiet.
"You!" he barked, addressing the one feline he didn't recognize, "You came in with Eelsting, what's your name?"
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Vimi stood up straighter, fur bristling with anxiety. This must be their leader. For a moment she was overwhelmed by all the cats-- the smells-- the dens-- but she quickly shook her head, snapping herself out of it."
I'm Vimi," she mewed, hoping her voice wasn't shaking. "
I want to join RiverClan." She pulled her chin up.
I have to impress him. He won't let in just any cat. Still, she couldn't help her eyes from wandering over the bustling camp. The peaceful babble of the river permeated the murmur of the busy clearing, but she was too disoriented to notice. Instead, the clamor seemed to burn into her skull, distracting her and making her want to flee. So many sounds. So many cats. All this noise-- she couldn't--
She forced herself not to flinch, training her eyes deliberately on a small shell in the sandy ground.
Come on, Vimi. You can do this. You need to do this.