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Thing had been tense since the last Gathering, and Kestrelwing felt the tension like zaps of electricity racing through his paws. WindClan was only just now recovering, and the warrior was glad that at least they were on neutral terms with one Clan in the forest. So much already was happening and changing so fast, but the one thing that did not slip the gray tabby's mind was patrols.

"Listen up RiverClan! Since the Gathering, tensions are a bit high. I want our borders constantly marked and the prey pile stocked. With that being said, gather around for patrol assignments. And just like last time, I will not tolerate any slacking off."

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[ THESE PATROLS ARE DUE ON SUNDAY, APRIL 25TH AT 11:59PM EST. IF YOU NEED AN EXTENSION PLEASE LET ME
KNOW BY APRIL 24TH, OTHERWISE I WILL ASSUME THAT YOU WILL BE COMPLETEING THE PATROL ON TIME! TO REPORT
JUST MENTION ME IN THIS THREAD! ]

[ThunderClan Border Patrol Prompt: The scent of coyotes is stale, and there doesn't appear to be much commotion
at this border. One of the patrol members does come across some sort of trap]


[COMPLETED AND REPORTED]
"Berryscorch [ @Puddle~ ], you'll be taking Heronflight [ @Angelique ] and Snowfur [ @Starry Nightmare ] to Smallpines. The last patrol reported the scent of coyotes still growing stale; please make sure that is still the case." A small, unnoticeable shiver passed down his spine as he remembered the predator patrol. How close to death he'd been. Now wasn't the time to reminisce about such troubling times. Kestrelwing had to focus on the positive: the fact that the coyotes might've been gone for good.


[ShadowClan Border Patrol Prompt: Remember the foxes that were scented earlier? Their scent appears to be more
prominent. Be on the look out!]

[GRANTED EXTENSION TO 4/28/2021]
"Rumblingstorm [ @Peril ], remark the border with ShadowClan with Goosefury [ @Slushie ] and Barkfuzz [ @Aquilex ]." Kestrelwing was a bit hesitant with the last one, judging by the reactions from Snakeheart and Lionstorm to Barkbuzz's lack of listening, but the gray tabby brushed it aside.


[WindClan Border Patrol Prompt: Scent markers for WindClan are coming back stronger, and it appears they are
regularly marking their borders again. You do see a rabbit lingering right on the border line. Will you catch it, or deem
it on WindClan's side?]

[COMPLETED AND REPORTED]
"Featherbreeze [ @rosetherosey ], go ahead and take Plumpaw [ @implimm ] to see to the WindClan
border's remarkings. I don't suspect any trouble with this one."

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With border patrols squared away, it was time to move onto hunting patrols. Newleaf had been plentiful so far, and the last round Kestrelwing had sent out had returned with quite the catches. But that didn't mean they couldn't continue to build their pile. RiverClan would need all the strength they could get. He didn't have an inkling as to what Lionstorm was planning - the golden tabby had been quite reclusive since Firehawk's death - but it didn't hurt to have a well fed Clan.

[COMPLETED AND REPORTED]
[Optional Prompt: You see some fish floating dead in the pond mysteriously - what could be going on?]
"Peachpurr [ @wren ] and Mistpaw [ @Fawnhearted ], see what you can scrounge up near Cattail Pond. Fish, water voles, anything you find."

[GRANTED EXTENSION TO 4/28/2021]
[Optional Prompt: Someone gets their paw stuck in an old log - it'll take teamwork to get yourself out!]
"Blizzardsky [ @Zesty Mango ] and Palepaw [ @Rainquail ], you'll head towards Sleepy Thicket to see what's been happening under that blanket of shadows. Oh, and Blizzardsky? There isn't really a "headless spirit" so no imaginary fighting, okay?"

[COMPLETED AND REPORTED]
[Optional Prompt: There is a family of rats that you come across in the tunnels - be careful!]
"Petuniaflame [ @Fuzzy ], Fawnpaw [ @Fiery ], and Drizzlepaw [ @Shimm ], head underground to Lionstunnels and see if there are any rodents sneaking around there. Be careful, though I doubt the tunnels should cause you any trouble."

[COMPLETED AND REPORTED]
[Optional Prompt: With the warmer weather, twolegs seem to be getting braver. You see two of them lounging on the sand!]
"Junipersong [ @Dizerel ], I know you've stated multiple times that you can't hunt, but too bad. RiverClan requires more than just chewing on reeds. You and Falconpaw [ @Cherry_Jay ] will be hunting at Lionsbeach. Keep in mind, though, that Lionstorm's turtles are off limits." The last part felt so weird to say, but he figured that the golden boy had enough trauma to deal with - the least Kestrelwing could do is save his turtles.

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Good. That should be enough cats out on patrols. Now onto the next part of this, and the part that Kestrelwing was especially looking forward to. After talking with Snakeheart, it had become apparent that his apprentice, along with Junipersong's, had failed to complete his herb patrol and provided the medicine cat with attitude. That didn't sit well with the gray tabby, and his yellow eyes surveyed the clearing for the two he was looking for.

"Nightpaw [ @Kunaiskrill ] and Fiercepaw [ @~Fierceclaw~ ]! Get your tails over here."