From where he sat towards the front, Kestrelwing had a direct line of sight to watch as the Clan's full medicine cat climbed up the Streamstone to sit beside Lionstorm. Something about the spitfire tom seemed different, like his trip to the Starcave had provided him with the confidence of a full fledged adult.
Aha, that was it. The little medic had to have received his full name.
Normally, Kestrelwing wouldn't give a rats ass about that, usually trying to distance himself as far as he could from anything in the medicine world. But he had taken a sort of liking to the fierce little dude ever since their eye-to-eye in the medicine den. Because of that, the tiniest hint of a smile appeared on his face, and as he attempted to catch the young tom's gaze, he gave a slight dip of his head in congratulations.
// @Rani [just so you can see kes reacting to snake ^^]
Fawnsqueak arrived at The Meeting of Lionstar... Lionstorm-- whatever that guy wanted to call himself. Yeah. He was at his meeting to bask in his glory.
After having brought the prey back from her hunting patrol and resting a bit in the warriors den to lick her wounds, Junipersong was roused by Lionstorm calling everyone to a meeting. Limping out into the clearing, finding a comfortable spot to sit that wasn't too far from the warrior's den to spare her walking across the whole clearing, she looked up at Lionstorm with anticipation, hoping that the clan would finally get some good news so that spirits would start lifting.
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Flamedrop arrived at the meeting late, wondering whether the leader and deputy had been found. judging by how Lionstorm was on the Streamstone, she guessed not.
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Kestrelsplash jumped at the yowl of Lionstorm. Kestrelsplash looked around before darting to the meeting, giving himself a quick groom just in case anything on his pelt looked ruffled from the startling yowl. He heard that there was something important to be said and his hunger for fresh-kill was put off until after the meeting.
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Bristletail felt excitement run through her as she heard Lionstrom's call for everycat. She licked her paws a few more times before she padded over to the meeting, trying to find a populated area to make some new friends after the meeting was over. Maybe start a conversation! She was so excited she felt her paws prodding the ground.
Another meeting eh? Well, perhaps some things would get sorted out today.
Whatever the point of this meeting was, you could be sure that Fishspeckle was ready to offer himself as a volunteer... for anything.
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Sagewing shouldered her way through the crowd to the front row. Glancing around at the crowd, she struggled to breathe, and her head was reeling. Were there always these many cats here?
Hopeful or not, Lionstorm noted that it seemed not as many cats as he expected attended his call. It was concerning to him -- did half the Clan not give a damn about this?
Pushing that aside, he focused on what needed to be addressed first. "RiverClan, I unfortunately have to report the search parties we sent out returned with grim tidings. Stormcall's scent was found at Smallpines along with blood and the reek of coyotes. Though no remains were discovered, it's likely Stormcall was killed and eaten. Coyotes are predators, they would have torn her apart and made quick work of her body." He was going to be upfront with this. Under the circumstances, it seemed highly unlikely Stormcall survived.
"Kestrelwing also discovered Sootstar's whereabouts last night. While hunting upriver from Smallpines, he discovered a grisly scene. It appears Sootstar was followed by coyotes and attacked-- all that remained was one of his legs and tufts of his fur, which have been respectfully buried close to where he passed." He paused for a moment to let this soak in. It would have been distasteful to bring a leg back for mourning. Not that this was technically true, but conjuring a story about Sootflare being dead was easier than telling them he left like a coward. The Clan wouldn't know, didn't need to know. (Would never know, if he had a say in that.) "Additionally, Sparrowskip's scent wasn't found anywhere. Given the circumstances and his lack of presence for almost two moons, it is probable he met a similar fate as the others. We will be discontinuing searches for him, but if he has somehow survived and seeks to return, welcome him back with open paws as a warrior.
"In the meantime, Smallpines and the surrounding area is off-limits until those mongrels are cleared out. We'll be setting up a predator patrol later in this meeting to exterminate them."
Moving on.
"With Stormcall and Sootstar both gone, RiverClan is in need of new leadership. Temporarily, Snakepaw has appointed me in charge while we look for candidates for leader and deputy. I will be overseeing ceremonies, reassignments, and handling joinings as needed." As the leader before Sootstar, it was the most practical choice-- Lionstorm had the experience of taking control, but he didn't care for a long-term position. He just wanted RiverClan back on track to greatness. "In the coming moon, RiverClan will be undergoing several events to encourage Clan involvement and activity. We will be looking for cats who are engaged, dedicated, and determined to bring RiverClan to glory once more. Cats who stand out in the crowd will be considered candidates for the positions of leader and deputy. We are also going to be looking for warriors to run events and show off their ability to take charge, so if you're interested or have ideas, feel free to come into the leader's den once this meeting is over.
"In addition, I will be assigning more patrols later today: patrol leaders or warriors who do well in these will be given the opportunity to distribute and organize patrols themselves. Cats who handle this task well will be considered for leadership candidacy, provided they have been otherwise actively involved with the Clan." Whoosh, it'd been a while since he'd talked so much. Lionstorm kind of missed the days he could go off endlessly.
"Until the new ranks are decided, Snakepaw is our reigning high rank and has full authority over the Clan. His word is final." If that wasn't a given, it should be now. Lionstorm didn't want to deal with disrespectful flea-bags because Snakepaw was "only" a medicine cat. Snakepaw could do what he damn well pleased, and if that meant exiling an idiot, so be it.
"Before this meeting, Snakepaw paid a visit to the Starcave to receive his full medicine cat name. Snakepaw-;" Lionstorm nodded over to Snakepaw, opening the door for him to make his announcement and cover anything Lionstorm missed. It was a little odd-- knowing he wouldn't be Snakepaw, or wasn't Snakepaw anymore-- kids grew up so fast.
Streampelt sat there, listening. He had no interest in becoming leader or deputy but he would be able to prove himself by doing everything he was asked to do, maybe even more.
~Fiercepaw~
Fiercepaw flicked her tail as Lionstorm talked. She would prove herself to him but discreetly. He already thought she had a big ego.
Heronflight looked on. She was not going to try to stand out. It just wasn't really for her. If she did anything its just to help keep her clan strong. Maybe so she might try and help this one cat she was fond of. He had talked about becoming leader. Part of her didn't see him as a fit, but if it was something he was after she would help him any way.
The black and white molly just sat there in silence. Her clan was the strongest one in the forest and no one would take that name from them. She had already gon eout hunting, but she might as well went right back out. She wanted some time alone anyway. She qanted time alone to help out her clan. Things always went slow when she had company.
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On a really good stride on here and Barleypaw is really close to getting her post counts finished for her training. If there is anyone who needs a cat to help with anything feel free to VM or pm. I want her to be more active along her clanmates.
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