RiverClan Territory

[TheBlurrYonE]

The she-cat opened her eyes. She sniffed around her. Stretching her out of the bush, she yawned. She sat down. She started cleaning herself. Once she was done, she shook. Was this just a mistake? She laid back down. If someone kills me, at least I'm free.

[217]

Originally Posted by Lonestar23

Padding out into the territory, the grey tom looked back at his friend. They needed to figure something out. What if his feelings changed? What if her feelings changed? What if... what if something happened to one of them? Of course, thinking like that wasn't giving Thunderstorm much help, but right now? He couldn't help it. He was scared that something would happen with them and their newfound relationship would be over. Or worse, their friendship... he couldn't stand the thought of that. No, Tawnyflight was his best friend and she would always be his best friend. Right? Right. There was too much at stake here to let it fade away, and so Thunderstorm made up his mind right then and there to do the best he could in order to make Tawnyflight really, truly happy. She seemed happy enough now, and she was acting happy enough... right? Surely nothing could be wrong.
　
Surely he hadn't done anything to hurt her, or to make her angry in the past few moments that it had taken to walk out from the territory. Okay, stop. Regroup. Breathe. Look at her! She's... happy. You're happy. Everyone's fine, so quit acting like it's the end of the world when you get a single look. The tom thought, taking a deep breath. Tawnyflight was there beside him, and she wasn't going anywhere anytime soon. Not if he had anything to say about it, anyways. "Where would you like to go? Anywhere's fine with me." He mewed, quickly adding on the last part of his sentence before she asked him. And anywhere was fine with him. He could swim, fly, go a hundred miles... just as long as she was with him the entire time. Right now, Tawnyflight was giving him the strength that he needed and it felt wonderful. Right now, he felt like he could do anything. As long as I'm with you.
@Fawn

The tawny warrior was about to answer exactly what Thunderstorm said, anywhere's fine with me. Because that was the truth. Tawnyflight didn't care where they went, as long as it meant they could hang out longer. She looked down at her paws as she walked, keeping his paws in her peripheral vision so she wouldn't wander off, and tried to think of a good place. Perhaps they could just wander, or find a stream to hang out by. Or... a thought struck her. "Thunderstorm, remember that special place you showed me when we were apprentices? A long time ago?" She remembered being in awe at the beauty of the place, and it wad there that she realized that the tom next to her truly held a special place in her heart, and always would. "How about there?"

(sorry if it's short! getting back into the groove of things after my little break, and been feeling groggy all day! nect one should be better :3)

[AbsurdJinx]

Originally Posted by RedHead

"Your territory huh? I think that it's me whose been an apprentice longer!" Spicepaw growled playfully, flicking Quillpaw with his tail. Spicepaw actually hadn't been around Riverclan territory that much, due to leaving as a young apprentice, but he had gotten to know many different territories when traveling back to Riverclan with his mother. He especially remembered the Kittypet house, and the sweet young Kittypet whom had helped his mother get better. Well really, it was her twolegs who helped Shellfeather recover, but Pie, the Kittypet, had convinced her housefolk, as she had called them, to let the two wildcats stay. Spicepaw hadn't enjoyed their stay in the Twoleg house itself, but he had enjoyed Pie's company. And he missed her dearly. She was one of the first friends he had had. Actually, she was the first.

And Quillpaw reminded Spicepaw of Pie. A happy-go-lucky little cat that seemed to have no worries in the world and saw only sunshine and rainbows. Maybe that's why Spicepaw enjoyed Quill's company so much.

As Spicepaw listened to Quillpaw speak, he let out a little sigh. His family sounded safe, complete, and happy. Except for his mother. But Spicepaw decided not to ask about that. He knew that usually when cats don't mention things the first time it usually means they'd rather not talk about it. And Spicepaw respected that, and expected to be respected back. He hated probing cats. They always got on his nerves, and then he was usually punished for lashing out. But the russet tom couldn't help his temper. It was just a part of him. Spicepaw's ears perked as Quillpaw's giggle reached them. He gave the younger apprentice a skeptical but amused look, cocking his head slightly. "What are you laughing about?"

``It's just... You grew up in a family of females, and I grew up in a family of males! And I'm very fun where you are not. I just realized how opposite we are!`` Quillpaw's tone was light and teasing. He truly did believe Spicepaw could be a fun tomcat, like in this moment. But his first impression of the brown tom was his serious nature, which had previously convinced him that Spicey struggled with fun, and probably didn't even understand the term `fun`. However, Spicepaw should not be underestimated, as Quillpaw has learned.

When Spicepaw had playfully flicked Quillpaw, the younger apprentice had released an also-playful growl... Only to burst out laughing afterward at his pathetic attempt to appear threatening. There was no possible way he could come of as an intimidating warrior. He was simply much too friendly and naive to be capable of such intimidation. Quillpaw, though only just meeting Spicey, admired the older tom so much. The brown apprentice proved to be kind, strong, and resilient - Spicepaw was something Quillpaw yearned to be, though Quillpaw was just as happy with who he was. But the point was, he looked up to Spicey, and may as well worship him. Spicepaw was treating him like an equal; he didn't look down on him, nor did he order him around like most older cats tended to do. He couldn't help but admire Spicey, one of the first felines to treat him properly, and make him feel welcome.

Quillpaw might even fulfill Spicepaw's requests, just to further prove his admiration for the older cat. After all, how could he repay Spicey for making him feel wanted? His family certainly did not do so, with their tough-love thing going on. They never exchanged straight-up `I love yous`, but instead they would check in on one another every now and then, perhaps offering advice via firmness. And a majority of his clanmates easily got irritated with his absentminded and cheerful nature. ``Hey... We're friends, right?`` Quillpaw chirped his question, casting Spicepaw a curious glance. He didn't want to trust and admire Spicey, only to discover something he'd never seen coming - that they were never friends. To improve the skeptical air, he added cheerfully, ``Maybe even best friends!`` At the idea of having a best friend, Quillpaw immediately brightened.

[TheBlurrYonE]

Originally Posted by TheBlurrYonE

The she-cat opened her eyes. She sniffed around her. Stretching her out of the bush, she yawned. She sat down. She started cleaning herself. Once she was done, she shook. Was this just a mistake? She laid back down. If someone kills me, at least I'm free.

When she found herself near a river she blinked. I'm not dead? Well cats wouldn't kill without question, She thought. She hadn't found a home, she was hungry, soon she'll die. She stood. She looked around, she couldn't see any other cats. She walked tiredly around. Until, she halted. A tunnel! Her eyes wide, she sniffed. Other cats.. I don't know if I should.

[lone]

Originally Posted by Fawn

The tawny warrior was about to answer exactly what Thunderstorm said, anywhere's fine with me. Because that was the truth. Tawnyflight didn't care where they went, as long as it meant they could hang out longer. She looked down at her paws as she walked, keeping his paws in her peripheral vision so she wouldn't wander off, and tried to think of a good place. Perhaps they could just wander, or find a stream to hang out by. Or... a thought struck her. "Thunderstorm, remember that special place you showed me when we were apprentices? A long time ago?" She remembered being in awe at the beauty of the place, and it wad there that she realized that the tom next to her truly held a special place in her heart, and always would. "How about there?"

Originally Posted by Fawn

(sorry if it's short! getting back into the groove of things after my little break, and been feeling groggy all day! nect one should be better :3)

The special place... Thunderstorm hadn't been there in a long time, no. Could he remember where it was? Chances were that the answer to that was also no, but he could try. "Alright, we can... try to make it over there..." His voice trailed off as he glanced around at the part of the territory they were normally in. If he remembered correctly, the area had quite a few gorgeous vines and flowers... and moss hanging from the trees... over the river, right? Yes. He believed that was the spot she was speaking of. Thunderstorm could remember taking her there, remember that he'd thought she was so pretty in that moment, and - it might have been the first time he saw her smile, but it was hard to remember that far back. The grey tom hoped he wasn't confusing another spot with that one, but it would be special as well. "That's a good choice. As long as I can remember which way to go," He added with a nervous laugh as he started padding a little quicker in one direction. Honestly, at this point? Thunderstorm wasn't quite sure which way to go. He could only hope that he was choosing the right way.

[Fel]

Stepping into the territory carefully, Russetstar flicked his tail gently as he headed towards the river, eager to get out of the clan for a moment and hunt. He'd noticed that it looked close to raining for the past few days, glad that the rivers could be replenished through the drier weather of greenleaf. Padding through the clan's territory, the leader gazed upon the river carefully with a huff of pride- he was happy to lead this clan. | open post!

[RedHead]

Originally Posted by Little Bird

He clearly had found her question surprising. She knew he would. His ears had perked up slightly in surprise. She wasn't stupid. Though she knew her question was stupid as well as surprising. She hadn't wanted to ask a stupid question, she just had. She wished she hadn't. Doesong knew she could have thought of something better. Maybe something less surprising as well as less stupid.

Doesong nodded, smiling back as he told her all cats in the world weren't mean and cruel. She knew he was talking about her. It made her feel strangely happy he was complementing her. It eased her worry. "No, a lot of them are nice, actually." she said, detecting a hint of a purr in her voice. She bit held back a sigh. Doesong couldn't figure out why there had been a purr in her voice. She was only letting this cat stay on Riverclan territory for a while.
Just a while. That was all she was doing.

So she's that type of cat that finds a lot of cats nice, hmmm? Burn was not one of those cats. He had experienced, and seen, to much hurt and heartbreak in his life to believe that most cats were nice. He knew that there were a select few that were, but even those cats could turn malicious if given the right reason. So really, Burn belived that no one was truly nice.

Taking a look at the sun, Burn decided it was time for him to call this meeting to a close for the day. And he would pick up where he left off tomorrow. Like always. "Well Doesong, thanks for letting me hang around while I caught my breath." Dramatic pause.... "Maybe I'll see you around tomorrow? Possibly meet here, sane time?" He sounded a little too eager, but Burn kind of wanted to hurt this one up. He wasn't getting any younger.

[lone]

Originally Posted by fenic!

Stepping into the territory carefully, Russetstar flicked his tail gently as he headed towards the river, eager to get out of the clan for a moment and hunt. He'd noticed that it looked close to raining for the past few days, glad that the rivers could be replenished through the drier weather of greenleaf. Padding through the clan's territory, the leader gazed upon the river carefully with a huff of pride- he was happy to lead this clan. | open post!

A thick pelted, white tom padded through the territory - unknown to him, in the same direction as Russetstar. The noise of the clearing was not for him, and Arcticstorm was a little overwhelmed by everything that was going on. His sharp, steely eyes snapped as he spotted a familiar figure... one that everyone in the Clan knew by now, except perhaps a few of the very young kits. Russetstar. Stepping towards the leader, Arcticstorm greeted him by respectfully lowering his head. "Greetings, Russetstar." He mewed in his now matured, but not quite deep voice.

[TheBlurrYonE]

Originally Posted by TheBlurrYonE

When she found herself near a river she blinked. I'm not dead? Well cats wouldn't kill without question, She thought. She hadn't found a home, she was hungry, soon she'll die. She stood. She looked around, she couldn't see any other cats. She walked tiredly around. Until, she halted. A tunnel! Her eyes wide, she sniffed. Other cats.. I don't know if I should.

A noise disrupted her thoughts. She tasted the air eagerly. Her ears twitched, "An other cat," she whispered to herself. She carefully stepped towards it, blood pumping her ears. She stopped when it was in sight.

[lone]

Originally Posted by Constellation

As far as looks go, your sister really got the good end of the genetic pool.

Heavencloud blinked her eyes a couple times. First looking at her new company before staring again at the water where the two felines were playing. She registered what he said, and she wasn't mad. Oh no, she wasn't mad. Nor, did she feel too happy about it. Just surprised--very surprised. Yes, that's what she was. Then, she was between whether she should feel insecure or offended. Was it okay to be both? Probably not. Though as she sat down, her tail thumped in an obnoxious manner, trying to contain in her emotions. But, being Heavencloud, she tried to remain nice and steady. Mellow and sweet. Yet, there was that sour, prickly side in her that was waiting to burst out. “Oh!” She finally said, letting out somewhat of a forced laugh. What was that? Suppose to be a compliment or something? The nerve of him! “Isn't that the truth? Trust me...I've been hearing that since our apprenticehood.” Yesh! He sure do know how to flatter the ladies... No, that wasn't true. She actually...never heard of anyone outright saying it. The source was always felt, but it was never brought up. So, hearing Jaywhisper say it...in such a way made Heavencloud feel slightly disheveled. She honestly didn't know how to feel about it, so she brushed it off as hard as she could. She rather feel it than hear anyone say it. “Right. Not your type--that's a first.” Her voice was distant, her mind on other things, and for a moment she didn't believe him. And, she still didn't believe him.

Besides that, she wasn't comparing the brothers in any way. Truth be told, she didn't really care for the brothers’ presence. She simply wanted to get away from the river and seek her own actions, but here she was...watching her sister receive all the attention and the fun. Yet, Heavencloud could live with that. Being the shadow. Being overlooked. Being the one who didn't have the good end of the genetic pool. Upon hearing the tom repeat their names, Heavencloud’s mind ventured to nearby shrubs as she was lost in thought. Though she could hear him well--every word he said as her ears stayed swiveled towards him. She just didn't feel like looking at anyone. “Um- yeah! Our parents were creative, you could say.” And, truth be told their parents weren't even Riverclan cats. Born to two street cats, Angel and Heaven were brought to the borders of Riverclan, and raised by a good queen there. Albeit, only Heavencloud knew of this secret, and she had always told Angelcloud that they were born and raised Riverclan. The spotted she cat felt that she was doing the right thing of protecting Angelcloud from the truth. The adventurous stripped cat would had wanted to search for their real parents--and, Heavencloud couldn't have that. She hardly could keep up with Angelcloud’s whereabouts nowadays.

Heavencloud allowed a small smile to grace her face as she turned to look at him quickly before laying her head on her paws, her eyes laid steady on him. “Yep. Any tom could give her whatever nickname they want, but she'll always be my Angie--and that nickname is off limits.” Her voice sounded calm like, but her hues sparkled with devious intentions. It sounded playful, but she was serious when it came to things that only involved herself. “Eh, I guess.” Heavencloud said, her tail swishing lowly behind her. She still didn't get the entire nickname thing or why he felt… Left out because he didn't have one. Heavencloud was mainly called her nicknames given to her by her sister and one of her good friends--Mixedfur. As she stared on, blinking every now and then, she asked him. “What about your brother? I'm pretty sure he could give you a nickname.”

Heavencloud didn't see the big thing about having another name of some sort. Especially if it were a shortened version of your entire name. Then, she turned to look at the reddish colored tom, and gave a small genuine laughter as she saw him swimming after her sister. Now, if they were playing on land, Heavencloud could see herself joining in on that fun especially if she were getting to know the felines. As far as personality went, Heavencloud considered herself to be on the really good end of that genetic pool. She was like a miniature version of Angelcloud--vivacious, playful, a mixture of sweet and sour. When you truly got to know this feline, she was pretty unpredictable, and as far as looks go? Perhaps that wouldn't even matter. What she lacked in physical attributes, she made up in a spunky personality.

“Just wait until someone special comes along. I'm sure they'll give you all the nicknames you desire.” Heavencloud says, her voice holding a bit of teasing in it. Heavencloud was pretty content with her life. Even if her sister got the more attention than she did, she was glad just to call Angelcloud her sister. She was happy with the little friends she had. And, she was especially proud of the little kits that one of her best friends had. She was content waking up everyday, being one of the most impressive hunters in the clan, and a very fast runner. So whether she had a nickname or not? Probably would had went over her head, but not the tom apparently.

Angelcloud found swimming to be rather relaxing, and as she tried to swim as fast to get away from the seemingly pushy tom, the she cat maintained a melodious giggle. She quickly glanced at him as she saw that he caught up rather quickly. Swimming for him didn't seem bad at al. He was actually pretty good at it--why had this surprised her? Angelcloud knew Riverclan cats were exceedingly well swimmers. As far as she knew, she was a born Riverclan cat, but she wasn't that well of a swimmer.

Cardinalflash was obviously trying to push her in a direction she refused to go. Angelcloud considered herself to be committed to nature. The only thing that she would ever find herself committed to. Toms like Cardinalflash made her laugh--and pushed her away. She didn't like strong flirty toms that seemed confident that he could land any she cat he wanted. It made her twitch her ears at him, and she had laughed at him. Laughed pretty hard once he had finished that comment. Perhaps that was Starclan's way telling him to leave her be. But, she found it adorable that it happened to him, yet she felt that if she told him that, then he would had taken that the wrong way. Angelcloud wanted things to happen slowly. Like...very very slowly for her.

“Nature have been showing me an excellent time.” She giggled, more so at the embarrassment he experienced than anything else. “Oh, you're giving me a humorous time, C-Flash! I'll definitely call you up when I need another laugh.” Her eyes shone with mischief as they blinked at him, narrowing slightly. He was persistent, that was what she picked up. No matter how many times she tried to brush him off, he wasn't budging. What did he see in her anyway? Another pretty feline that looked like an easy target? Now, with just the right moves, Angelcloud could find herself hooked on. She had little crushes before that never really lasted for long because her attention was pretty short. She wondered how long he would have it before she found the next interesting thing. Though Angelcloud was pretty easy to fall when the right moves were made, which only her sister analyzed and figured out perfectly but never gave the answers to any tom. It was all simply a game that Heavencloud liked to play. Seeing Angelcloud turn them all down because they were irritating her. Like the tom beside her was doing now.

On the other hand, Angelcloud could see herself hanging out with the tom in the near future. She figured she could handle him to the point of which he would probably move on to the next pretty thing he sees. That wouldn't surprise her. In fact, it would relieve her. Angelcloud always felt bad if she left a ton waiting for her. Holding onto tomorrow thinking she would change her mind about commitment status. Then, it would never come and the tom would be angry at her.

The she cat averted her gaze, looking towards the shore at her sister. Then, her eyes went towards the other tom, lighting up in surprise as she saw him. Who is that!? She already seemed interested in him. But not in that way. More so, seeing that he seemed to be talking to her sister. It was certainly a first when Heavencloud was near a ton. A seldom moment especially if she didn't know them. Upon hearing Cardinalflash’s words, Angelcloud was already swimming towards the shore towards the other felines. “Pretty sure Devils and Angels are opposites of each other and shouldn't be together.” She threw back at him, as she reached the shore. A paw at a time padding onto the dry land. The water made her sleek fur heavy, but she managed shake a bit of droplets off. The she cat proceeded to let out a long stretch, mainly bending her body down to relax the stiff muscles in her back. “And, pretty sure the only chance I'm taking with you is friendship.” She stared at him through the corner of her eyes, standing up to her normal posture before trotting towards her spotted sister.

“Heavenly!” She circled the feline, hitting her with her damp tail, then focused her gaze on the slate colored tom, putting a bright smile on her face as she circled around him. “You're so adorable!” She cooed at him, lashing her tail. This was Angelcloud’s being friendly. She was such a friendly cat that sometimes it could be considered contagious. She adored when her sister found new...friends? Were they friends? This was something Angelcloud simply assumed. After all, she only just met Cardinalflash, and she already considered him to be a great friend of hers. She did enjoy his company more than her other companions. He was someone she could joke around with. Someone she could fool around with without catching any hurt feelings--at least, on her end. She couldn’t speak for the flirty reddish feline. But, right now her sole focus was on the slate tom and her spotted pelted sister. This was a moment that she couldn’t allow to pass by.

"Have you really."

Her laugh hadn't convinced the tom that everything was 'fine' and she had been 'hearing that since apprenticehood.' But Jaywhisper was honest, and he was just saying what he meant. What he felt. Was there a problem with that? Apparently so, seeing as he had just hurt another cat's feelings. Without really meaning to, it might be added. Jaywhisper was not the type of cat to go around and be nasty to others, though every once in a while it would just happen unintentionally. And it seemed that he had accidentally made Heavencloud feel a little pushed aside. Brushed off, so to speak.
　
Calmly, the slate tom turned to look at his companion, his expression the same as always. At her next statement, he saw an opportunity to make up for his previous blunder. "No. I'm not really into the flashy, showy she cats. Not that your sister is an attention-seeker, I don't mean to be pushing stereotypes on her - but she doesn't seem like my type." Jaywhisper mewed, his voice as calm and deep and collected as it always had been. Out of the two, it was surprisingly Jaywhisper who had the deeper voice. And his voice was naturally smooth, well oiled, some might say. Unlike Cardinalflash, who was constantly messing with his own voice, Jaywhisper had let his develop the way it was going to and it had ended up well. Dark hues glanced around at the companion he had and a half-sigh escaped his maw. Truth be told? Right now, Jaywhisper was quite tired. And no, not necessarily of having company, but he would have preferred to sleep. Yet engaging in this conversation, he knew the polite thing to do was to keep it going. There would have been not too much wrong with walking away, yet Jaywhisper decided to stay. Besides, in a way, Heavencloud was an interesting cat to talk to. He could sense a budding friendship, although he was pretty sure it would be a better idea to just... be careful when he was walking into this friendship. Jaywhisper had had things go badly wrong for him before, and he would prefer to keep this friendship good and clean and pure.
　
Just like his relationship with his brother, clean and pure. After all, Jaywhisper had a very tight bond with Cardinalflash... affectionately C-Flash or Cardinal, but he loved calling the tom C-Flash. He found it humorous. It always managed to make him smile when a she cat would call his brother that because, after all, the funny thing was how the name had originated.
　
Finding 'Cardinalflash' a long word, Jaywhisper had decided to shorten it a little - and the name had stuck. But, why had he thought of 'C-Flash' of all the names he could have given the orange tom? Even now, Jaywhisper wasn't quite sure how he had come up with it. Still, it was shorter, and he often called his brother by that name instead. Yet Cardinalflash always knew exactly what the slate feline was talking about if he was referred to as 'C-Flash' or 'Cardinal.' A moment passed before Jaywhisper's ears flicked once more in the direction of Heavencloud, first talking about their parents - then going on to a nickname she had given her own sister.
　

"Angie, huh? That's a unique nickname. Although I guess they're all unique in some way."

The feline shrugged a little, sighing as he wondered why Cardinalflash still hadn't given him a nickname... and what was the deal with nobody seeming to think they were 'a big deal.' For Jaywhisper? It was a big deal. Although he didn't want to throw a fit over it, so he kept silent. See, never before had the tom screamed about something. Cried about something. Yelled about something. His voice was always quiet, always collected, his expression was always calm and... wise, in a way. Though he was far from 'wise.' He felt far from it, anyways. And Heavencloud's next words didn't help his wanting for a nickname much either - they seemed to worsen it even more. Still, he responded in a calm way... the only way he knew how.
　
"Yeah. Sure. I guess so." His voice seemed to monotone for a second. Technically it was always calm, deep, and smooth... but it was the type of voice that was soothing. Less annoying, thank StarClan. Jaywhisper wasn't quite sure what he would do if his voice was annoying.

　

Well that backfired on me.
　

That was the first thought that entered Cardinalflash's mind as Angelcloud moved away, and his hues flashed with frustration. Honestly, this was impossible! He had never met a she cat who seemed to be so determined to prove him wrong. In everything he said. Although the orange tom sincerely doubted that she had said it to intentionally bother him. The brightly colored feline padded after Angelcloud, his thick fur soaked through from their swim.
　

"They might be opposites, but... maybe you could turn this devil into an angel?"

Cardinalflash mewed, quickly moving after her and trying to get her to pay attention to him. It bothered him, it drove him crazy that this one she cat didn't seem to have the slightest interest in him. What was it about him that bugged her? Was it the fact that he wasn't as good looking as he had thought? No, no... there was no way that was it. He was every bit as good looking as he had imagined.
　

"You'll change your mind!"

The orange tom called after her, stopping as she approached his brother and her... sister? Yeah, yeah, her sister. Cardinalflash's eyes narrowed as he watched her approach Jaywhisper in that manner. Adorable? His brother? Yeah, maybe Jaywhisper did have a certain amount of attractiveness to him, but he wouldn't go so far as to say that he was adorable. And now Cardinalflash was jealous. More jealous then he had been in a long time. Though apparently that didn't matter, not when there was a drop-dead gorgeous feline talking to his shy and constantly nervous brother. The orange tom approached the two of them, cautiously moving over towards Angelcloud's sister instead of the feline herself - perhaps there was a way to make her jealous? Yes, yes, he could use the spotted cat as bait to lure his flirting target in, couldn't he? Now the only problem was keeping her from falling in love with him. Surely that would be a problem, after all... because Cardinalflash was as drop-dead handsome as his interest was drop-dead gorgeous. And he had found that things would quickly heat up when he was around. Then again, Cardinalflash thought quite highly of himself indeed, so was this such a surprise? The answer was no.
　
No it wasn't, at all.
　
Bright hues stared out at Heavencloud and the soaked tom attempted to dry himself off - moving away from the small group before he shook himself like a dog, of course - and smoothing his ruffled fur down, just enough so that he looked more charming and rough-around-the-edges... the type of approach he wanted to try with this particular she cat... before he once again came towards the group and sat down near Heavencloud.
　

"Heavenly? That absolutely suits you, doesn't it. You are absolutely Heavenly, beautiful."

He purred, giving her a smile that he hoped would have her swooning. Now, Cardinalflash had had no idea what to try with this she cat. Was she the type that was a hopeless romantic? Someone more logical, and who listened to her head instead of her heart?
　
No, no, surely that couldn't be. It wasn't the kind of cat that Cardinalflash's charm would work on. Although he was willing to take somewhat of a chance. Depending on the results, that was... hopefully the results of this were going to be good. So far he thought that things showed promise. As long as he could keep up a flirtatious appearance with this she cat, things were going to go perfectly well. He didn't really think about the fact that Jaywhisper could get jealous, after all... with a she cat like Angelcloud paying attention to him? Who would be jealous of anyone about that? And besides, his brother never got jealous. Jaywhisper was always calm. Always cautious. Always logical. He would take a different approach to this then Cardinalflash was thinking of. Besides, even if there was a little jealousy?
　
Bring it on. The more the better, in the orange tom's mind. The angrier that Jaywhisper got, eventually he would have the courage to stand up to his overshadowing brother. Though Cardinalflash knew he often cut Jaywhisper out of the picture, the reasoning behind it was funny - he was trying to get the tom he thought of as his younger brother, though they were the same age, to be more assertive. In a rather backwards way, but at least he was trying.
　
When the she cat approached him, Jaywhisper's hues darkened for a moment. What was she doing over here? And, when she called him adorable, he could have laughed. Now the slate tom guessed she wasn't flirting with him, not from what Heavencloud had mentioned about her sister, and he looked at the feline with an unimpressed look in his dark eyes.
　

"Thanks. Was there something I can do for you, or did you just come over here for a nice talk?"
　

Out of the corner of his eye, he could see Cardinalflash moving over towards Heavencloud and rolled his eyes inwardly. It didn't matter what his brother did, honestly... Jaywhisper really couldn't care less about the thick pelted tom's antics in this moment. And he didn't really care that Angelcloud was there next to him, because he had never been the type of tom to be impressed by a pretty face. He was more the type to go sit in the corner and analyze everyone who walked by. Here he was, sitting with two she cats and his brother, watching them for the moment being. "Look. You're a pretty cat. And I'm pretty sure there's about a thousand toms into you, so I would think you'd be spending your time with them - at least giving them some of your attention. Like my-" He had to cut himself off from saying idiot brother, just in case that would take whatever attention she might pay his attention-seeking brother away, and then continued a moment later.
　

"My brother, for instance. He's super into you. Obviously. You're drop-dead gorgeous and have a good personality. So, I think... maybe you could humor him."
　

Jaywhisper wasn't quite sure why he was trying to help Cardinalflash, who was quite obviously spending his attention on another she cat now. Though he knew his brother well. And if he knew anything, he knew that the tom was using a ridiculous method that almost never worked. She cats were not made jealous that easily, yet he seemed to believe that he could make them jealous just as easily as anything else. Jaywhisper's dark hues flitted back to Angelcloud and he gave her a tight smile. He did have to admit that she was definitely drop-dead gorgeous. No, he hadn't been saying all that just to humor her. She was a gorgeous cat who seemed to have a lovely personality, the type that any tom might like.
　
Except for Jaywhisper. He wasn't someone who was so easily impressed by pretty looks and perfect personalities, he liked something quite odd - flaws. Anyone who was flawed was beautiful, in his mind, whether physically, personalitywise, or emotionally.
　
Even mental flaws were alright with him. The young warrior awaited Angelcloud's response to his earlier words, feeling his throat still tight from speaking so much. He wasn't used to talking a lot, let alone this much in just a couple hours. But, at the same time... a part of him felt good.