High Rank Announcement [#hrannouncement]

**WhitesilverQueen** · #**47531** November 3rd, 2022, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonraven

High Rank Announcement [#hrannouncement]

Twilightstar stood and waved her tail calling for her clanmates attention as they reached the last bit of the meeting. "WindClan, while out patrolling I met a strange outsider at the border who took a vested curiosity in the clans, he seemed to know little about the clans however, I couldn't tell if he knew more than he was letting on. The thing that bothered me is that even though he wanted to know more about us, he showed no interest in joining." She was sure that no one would find that strange, but if they had talked to as many outsiders as she did then maybe they see differently. "I didn't find him hostile or threatening, but very suspicious. I'll no longer be accepting outsiders into WindClan for the time being, not until figure out what this tom's angle is. I'll expect every outsider turned back to the outskirts."

The usually poised she-cat's tone took on a sharp commanding tone that demanded obedience. Twilightstar might be overreacting but she really didn't think she was, that tom made her uneasy. "The tom had quite an interesting proposal for us. He wants a chunk of our territory, apparently, he has a large family and wants a place to stay here for the leafbare." Twilightstar was sure she'd get some hackles risen at the mere thought of sharing their territory with loners and rogues who shared nothing of the clans' codes or beliefs, not to mention everything else.

"I've never had an outsider ask for territory." Don't even get her started on how weird it was this tom couldn't make a home in the outskirts, and how the tom was willing to stick this "family" of his in an unfamiliar place with an entire group of unfamiliar cats which he apparently knew little about. "I don't know what he's after but I did speak about us not using the Swooping Cliffs, and told him I'd talk to you all about allowing them to move there. I don't like the idea, but I'll admit that I am impartial to allowing this tom and his family to stay there. I can't shake the feeling that he's after something, that and turning him away will result in him going to one of the other clans."

"I doubt Dawnstar would let any outsider settle in her territory, but I can't say the same for Sparrowstar and Pikestar. Those two are more inexperienced leaders, though Sparrowstar seems to have adjusted to her role as ThunderClan leader and the weight that comes with it, Pikestar these past few gatherings has seemed to be bowing under the weight of his new rank. I'm sure he'll find his balance soon enough, however, the last thing I want is our neighboring clans dealing with potential vermin when they aren't in the greatest state." Twilightstar twitched her tail as she turned her head and peered into the eyes of her clanmates, a little troubled when she noticed Shiningskies dart off to the nursery and finally noticed that she didn't see her deputy among the gathered. That was strange since Fallownose was often here at every meeting. She'd dwell on it all later after she finished trying to make her clan see eye to eye with her.

"I ask for your voices and thoughts, what do you all want to do about this? Am I being too cautious? Do we give up our territory to keep this stranger and his "family" close to watch them, or do we send them away?" Twilightstar would also like to know if her clan thought she was being too paranoid, overprotective, and overthinking all of this. Just because she's been leading for seasons didn't mean she was always right. Twilightstar would ask for feedback if she thought everything she did would result in leading WindClan in the right direction.

[Please give Twi some feedback, she'd greatly appreciate it.]

Knowing very well his oppinion probably didn't matter, Flamekit spoke up. "We should ask to meet his family. We need proof. If he really needed the territory, he wouldn't mind." It was very simple to Flamekit. If the family needed a home, a small portion of the seemingly endless windclan territory couldn't hurt, could it? Of course, if they didn't need the territory, they just wouldn't get it. This was a good idea- right?

**Lunalis** · #**47532** November 3rd, 2022, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Quietheart

Quietkit

|2 Moons|

Quietkit looked up at his mother who was reminding him not to get in the way of the bigger cats. His curiosity hinged on her comment about the possibility of them lashing out. Lashing out? What did she mean, we are on the same team aren't we? Why would anyone do that? The small grey piece of fluff was staring mesmerized into space when he was pried from his stupor by his brother. He had not noticed the fiery waft of cinnamon beside him, which now overcame his senses. Flamekit's amber eyes were searching his own vague expression, he realized the tom must have asked him a question but to his dismay he had not heard.

He turned his head hastily nodding to his mother before returning to meet Flamekit's gaze once again. "Uhh... sorry did you say something?"

@XFR0G_L0veRX

Moorkit joined the conversation being impatient while also being curious "He asked if you are okay?" She says "Were you daydreaming because you look a little annoyed and angry?" She asked "Maybe at someone or at something?" She ponders. Moorkit asked Quietkit a lot of questions, some are complicated while some are easy to answer. "Oh" She says realizing the things she said "Sorry, I asked you so many questions, I am just curious" she says Shyly. "I'm so very sorry"She says embarrassed "I'm Moorkit and this is Flamekit."She says quietly. She sits and waits patiently for Flamekit and Quietkit to talk.

**Caspian** · #**47533** November 3rd, 2022, 08:05 PM

Flickerpaw gathered at the rock

**Quietheart** · #**47534** November 3rd, 2022, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lunalis

Moorkit joined the conversation being impatient while also being curious "He asked if you are okay?" She says "Were you daydreaming because you look a little annoyed and angry?" She asked "Maybe at someone or at something?" She ponders. Moorkit asked Quietkit a lot of questions, some are complicated while some are easy to answer. "Oh" She says realizing the things she said "Sorry, I asked you so many questions, I am just curious" she says Shyly. "I'm so very sorry"She says embarrassed "I'm Moorkit and this is Flamekit."She says quietly. She sits and waits patiently for Flamekit and Quietkit to talk.

Quietkit

|2 Moons|

As the gray striped tom-kit stared quizzically at his brother awaiting an answer Moorkit moved closer to answer his question first. What followed was a barrage of questions which made Quietkit feel very much the center of attention, which was not something he was used to. He dropped his good amber eye to his crooked paws and shuffled them nervously overwhelmed and trying to find suitable answers for her.

He felt a flicker of relief as he heard the nerves in her own voice, glad he wasn't the only one feeling self aware. As she proceeded to introduce herself and Flamekit Quietkits anxious energy turned into hysterical giggles. "Hahaha..haha!" The kit choked out words even as he fell onto his back. "Yo-your funny, hes my brother...." The small thistle furred kit wiped his paw across his face. "It's ok sometimes I forget he's my brother too." He was still laughing even as he joked with Moorkit and his brother.

@WhitesilverQueen @XFR0G_L0veRX

**wolfie** · #**47535** November 3rd, 2022, 10:50 PM

== > @Dirtfur
the gentle giant glanced down to goldenkit, his mouth forming into an "o" shape. hm! he pondered for a few moments before nodding. "i belieevee soo...? i dunno, maybe theres.. wild cows..." cowpaw responded, shruggling his shoulders gently in response. "twolegs are.... fleshy creatures... if i recall..? they walk on... two!! twolegs!! thats how they get their name... they're so .. weird, it's interesting.." cowpaw chuckled, peering about the den. hmm!!! hmmm!!!

"iii am not a cow..! or, was one..? myy grandmama was tho, " pause, "okay not.. literally but!!! she was like... she lived near some... that's why my mama named me after a cow... cause they... look like me??.... maybe... " he never actually inquired.... hmm.. something for later cowpaw!!

oh heck, .. there was no flurrywind to be seen..??? none?? nada?? he frowned softly, "m..maybee she's visiting the elder's den? would you like... to check there...?" he suggested, leaning down a bit more to goldenkit's height.

**wolfie** · #**47536** November 3rd, 2022, 11:03 PM

== > @maple. @NinjaBloss || fingers crossed doe actually has green/blue eyes and i am not misremembering...
the medicine cat had been sitting outside of his den, grooming his long and fluffy fur - relishing in the partial warmth the sun provided. it also meant cowpaw was in ear shot when doepaw came tumbling through the clearing, calling his name out in a cracking, tired voice.

he didn't need to think about who was calling as it hadn't quite registered, but he was rushing towards his injured clanmate. worried squeaks falling from his maw before he properly arrived. cowpaw attempted to lean in, pull the little one in and comfort them with fast paced licks - careful of their wounds. it was only when he caught sight of doepaw's heterochromia that he knew who she was.

"shh.. little daisy... i have you now... you're safe.. you're safe..." he whispered quietly to her, if he was able, he would begin to try and lead doepaw back to his den where he could help treat her wounds.

**wolfie** · #**47537** November 3rd, 2022, 11:13 PM

== > @oleander @The Heir Apparent
mlep. mleeep. neemelp.

cowpaw groomed himself, attempting to pull the leaves from his fur with annoyed grumbles. the snails!! devious snails!! after sending patrols out gosh, he had just got so sleepy he couldn't help but take a snooze but no..!! stars forbid he do so, he woke up faceplanting into a BUSH!! very unpleasant. hopefully the patrols were doing better than he was.

speaking of patrols, cowpaw perked up when coyotecrash and leafpaw popped in. they were holding golden flowers but, it wasn't.. quite.. marigold. he looked around nervously, hoping to spot actual marigold but,, there,, seemed to have been a miscommunication? shaking his head, cowpaw did find this flower a bit familiar. he wasn't sure why, hm..

"uhm.. thank you..!!! i am.. i don't.." he paused in his signing. he did not want to be mean!!! it's just, erm. he shook his head softly. "i am... very proud..!! but ah, for.. for future reference... marigold is quite a bit.. rounder and.. more dense... than these.. i'm not.. actually sure what they may be.. but im sure i can figure it... out... thank you..!"

**wolfie** · #**47538** November 3rd, 2022, 11:31 PM

== > @Moonraven @NinjaBloss
woah. cowpaw looked to twilightstar and then to fallownose. he was going to confess he would have likely done the same thing. he's a very curious man. .. he was going to store this own note of advice for himself, thank you! a shudder rolled down his spine, he was very happy fallownose was still here. cowpaw.. cowpaw wasn't sure how he would handle losing him or twilightstar. he likely would never have to, at least?

ah, he really believed they had just a wonderful leader... so thoughtful. gosh, he outta find some marigold and soon - even if it didn't seem like they were going to battle, cowpaw, respectfully, knew he had some more .. flavorful clanmates who may not heed that statement.

nods, nods. yes!! in the end, he trusted starclan to show them how to deal with the outsiders if needed. everything would be alright. his ears perked up at twilightstar explaining she was going to lead a patrol to six and oh? oh??!!

was he being gestured to? he was !!

with a squeak, the medicine cat scrambled over to fallownose and twilightstar, standing tall next to them. (did this meant he was getting to come? woo!!)

**Rizo** · #**47539** November 4th, 2022, 03:31 AM

~ Hawkblaze ~

At Twilightstar's request for volunteers, Hawkblaze rose to his paws and padded to where she was sat with Fallownose and Cowpaw. The dark tabby gave a respectful dip of his head and took a seat, wrapping his tail about his paws. He said nothing, but his amber eyes glistened in anticipation.

**MockingRabbit** · #**47540** November 4th, 2022, 05:05 AM

@TheNyanCatMinecart - @cinnamon
Brightkit lifted her head and looked around for her si- foster siblings. The news that she was not Flamefire's kit still hurt, but she wanted to play right now. Where was Wolfkit? And Twistedkit, she reminded herself, she didn't want Twistedkit to think they were left out. Brightkit padded about the nursery. "Twistedkit! Wolfkit!" She mewed softly.