BreezeClan/Roleplay/Archive 02

Archived 25/04/20
Contains content from May - July 2019

Organising patrols was Owlshade's duty, and the striking rosy tortoiseshell set about it with her usual shy dedication. "Hey, Brownbreeze, take Fallowgleam and Deerpaw and check the SplashClan border, would you? May as well get some fishing in while you're there. Irontang, if it's okay can you take both Violetpaw and Snowpaw again today? You can hunt, but if you could check in with Adderstrike and Sweetpaw, I'm sure they could use some help collecting herbs too. I'll take Sandpaw and we'll check the GladeClan border. Hailgaze, you'll figure something out for Honeypaw I'm sure, no need to bother you." she mewed, coughing awkwardly and avoiding the stern grey-and-white tom's gaze. With that, she slipped down from the stump she'd been standing upon, affectionately touching noses with Sandpaw before hurrying out of camp.
Sandpaw followed Owlshade at an easy, loping pace. Owlshade was a very laissez-faire mentor which suited the gentle, silly apprentice just fine. He'd never be a great fighter or the best hunter, but under her patient guidance, he'd learned enough to be able to hold his own and contribute to Clan life. Checking the GladeClan border wasn't a difficult task, and secretly Sandpaw was more excited to meet unfamiliar cats than chase them off. Both he and Owlshade shared a love of peace and diplomacy, preferring to settle conflicts through negotiation than blows.
The deputy had been right to be wary of Hailgaze that morning, the bicolour tom was in a resoundingly foul mood. With Irontang keeping Snowpaw far away from him, the small white she-cat was flourishing, slowly but surely. Simultaneously too fast and not enough, so far as Hailgaze was concerned. "Honeypaw, we'll assess battle skills today. Treat this as a real conflict. And we'll stay in camp so that when you screw up I can find something more suited to your skill level." the blue-eyed tom snapped, flicking his tail and pacing a short distance away before turning to face his apprentice, a challenging glint in his frosty eyes. "Well? Come on, have a go at me."
Fallowgleam nodded to Brownbreeze and Deerpaw, ineffably cheerful as always despite her perpetually surly apprentice. She was content to follow along behind Brownbreeze, falling in step with Deerpaw as she did so. "Seems everyone's jumping on the assessment plan, we may as well do the same and then compare notes with the others when we get back. You can patrol the border with us but on the way there I'd like you to tell me what you smell around us, things you notice. Then after the patrol's done you'll hunt, see how many different kinds of prey you can find before low sun. Remember, variety - not quantity, this is about using all the different techniques we've gone over." she instructed, rearing up to pat him on the head briefly, a teasing glint in her golden eyes. The stocky tom was twelve moons of age now and Fallowgleam was deciding to take the roundabout route in planning this final assessment. They'd already completed the final fighting one without informing him that it was, in fact, final. If he passed, she'd suggest to Moonstar that he be given his full name in the next day or so. One riot,one ranger! 10:36, April 28, 2019 (UTC)
Moonstar flicked her ears, sitting over to the side as Owlshade directed the warriors and apprentices for their daily duties. She watched as Fallowgleam, Brownbreeze, and Deerpaw nodded to the deputy. Her gaze drifted over to Irontang with Snowpaw, they were a great match in terms of mentor and mentee, Irontang was easy going but firm when needed, he never pushed Snowpaw too far, and the small white she-cat had flourished brilliantly under his care. Off to the side, Violetpaw stood, shifting from paw to paw. She had yet to be assigned a mentor of her own since the clan had lost her previous mentor. Though her eyes rested on Hailgaze as he spoke to Honeypaw.
The timid young she-cat had cowered under the sharp tone of her mentor, worry and anxiety glimmered in her gentle blue eyes. Honeypaw looked at Hailgaze's sharp piercing gaze. She shifted nervously as she started to slowly make her way around her mentor. Her tail flicked in her obvious uncertainty. Quickly she darted a paw out to take an assessing swipe at her mentor's hind leg, though she was ready to defend at a moments notice. A light shines best in the dark..
Deerpaw snaked in his dark pelt out over next to his mentor his ear flicking in irritation as his amber eyes looked around as his white chest mark was covered with dirt as his tail flicked against his mentors tortoiseshell pelt. Softly padding next to his mentor he took a glance around him while on the border patrol to make sure there was nothing suspicious about on the SplashClan border.
His quiet gaze was set on brownbreeze in front of him as he stayed in line with his mentor as his gaze looked irritated and grumpy as normal. Stag in the headlights! 09:53, May 2, 2019 (UTC)
If Hailgaze was a kinder mentor, he would have let Honeypaw land the blow. As it was, the tip of her paw only grazed his leg near the tendon. "Well, that wasn't terrible. If you'd had your claws out, that would hurt," he admitted begrudgingly, eyes narrowed as he calculated what to do next. The ginger she-cat's ducking and weaving made him dizzy, but he couldn't very well tell her off for that - if anything, in battle that would help. Surprisingly quick for his bulk, Hailgaze lashed out with a heavy paw at Honeypaw's jaw, it was up to her how to react and counter.
Fallowgleam shrugged, she wasn't at all concerned by his bad temper. The cold, slightly fishy scent of SplashClan registered in her senses though it was stale, they must be due to renew their markers soon as well. The wind carried fresher scents, she recognised two of SplashClan's senior warriors. "Okay, Deerpaw, tell me - what can you smell?" she asked drily, silently praying the charcoal tom would keep his temper in check when the SplashClan cats drew closer. One riot,one ranger! 00:15, May 6, 2019 (UTC)
Irontang stood in front of Snowpaw, with Violetpaw slightly off to the side. They shifted over slightly and gestured for Violetpaw to come closer so she could join the conversation. “Is there anything you two would like to focus on today?” The two-colored cat asked. “I was thinking since you two will be practicing together today, you could practice some defensive moves, but I know we’ll get the best results doing what you like.” They smiled gently. I don't get *older* , I level up. 00:29, May 6, 2019 (UTC)
Brownbreeze cocks zir head at the mentioning of duty and nods her head and didn’t hesitate to lead the two young cats to patrol. Ze looked at the two apprentices behind zir and make a mental note about these two. Brown then continued to patrol around fiercely, to guard the clan’s borders. Zir alert ears swivel around and in case if any intruder, ze is ready to fend them off. It is both a blessing  and a curse to feel everything so deeply... 11:49, May 10, 2019 (UTC)
Snowpaw nodded timidly, glancing fearfully over at Hailgaze and Honeypaw. "Can we...." she trailed off, taking a deep breath and regathering her thoughts. "Can we go out of camp? It's crowded in here," she asked hesitantly, casting her eyes back at Violetpaw in search of approval. "Defensive moves sound scary but I'll try." One riot,one ranger! 09:01, May 19, 2019 (UTC)
With a nod of their head, Irontang stood to lead the two apprentices out of the hollow, their tail raised high and their eyes lidded in contentment. The day was warm and sunny and they could go out and practice with their apprentice and Violetpaw and it already sounded like an amazing day. “That sounds great Snowpaw. Violetpaw, is there anything you’d like to do?”
Lightspirit woke up to the sound of Owlshade setting patrols, and after lying with his head down for a moment longer, he stood and tread quietly towards her, stopping just a tail length away. “Anything I can do?” the tabby asked. “I’d be happy to take Violetpaw off of Irontang’s paws.” *And she’s going to need a new mentor soon,* he added silently. I don't get *older* , I level up. 03:01, May 23, 2019 (UTC)
Owlshade turned back, she'd already left the camp but appreciated the warrior's initiative. "Sure thing, I don't doubt Irontang will appreciate the help. Go ask them what they want to do, they might want you to tag along on whatever they have planned - if not, you're welcome to take Violetpaw by yourself." she mewed before returning to her training session with Sandpaw. "Ok, Sandpaw, say we meet a GladeClan patrol. What would you do?" she asked, giving the fluffy ginger tom a gentle prod in the ear with her tail.
Sandpaw thought about it, tilting his head so far to one side he tripped over his own paws. Standing, he shook leaves from his pelt and licked his chest in embarrassment. "Er. I'm gonna start with... not whatever that was." he mewed, eliciting a laugh from his mentor. "Um. Say hi? I mean, if they're on their side of the border and I'm on ours nothing says I gotta be rude right?"
Owlshade sighed, amused. "Yep, hi would be a decent start. If they're hostile and you're alone or with me, you run for help. If you're in a big patrol, you'd ask them to back off and if they don't, there could be a skirmish. Being friendly is a good thing though... no one could ever accuse you of being the one to start a fight. There's a lot to be said for good relations with the other Clans, especially now."
Snowpaw sighed in relief. "Thanks Irontang." she mewed, her stance straightening and ears pricking up at the thought of a lesson with her patient, kind mentor - out of range of Hailgaze entirely.One riot,one ranger! 22:07, July 31, 2019 (UTC)