another beginning [pregnancy announcement/open]

[Johnnyflame]

MY WORLDS ON FIRE, HOW 'BOUT YOURS?
THAT'S THE WAY I LIKE IT AND I NEVER GET BORED."​

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OOC- This is retro to around the 21st of October (went on vacation and had no internet for a week, so yeah)! Characters may have ICly noticed some odd things about Johnny over the last few weeks (gagging at treats brought in by another daylight warrior, or being overly territorial with his fenceline and strays, having put on a few pounds, etc). Well, today they get the IC confirmation! Feel free to have your character be the one who asked him/be among the group of cats he's joining :)

Johnny always seemed to carry a bit of a pep in his step– a natural energy that never seemed to leave him. That afternoon though, as he strolled into camp after having returned from a border patrol with Sangriapaw and a few others, instead of letting his paws carry him straight to the group sharing tongues and relaxing in the camps main clearing, he'd instead gone straight for the prey pile and pulled a plump brown sparrow from it.

Not necessarily odd in itself considering he was often seen bringing prey to others. Except, the torbie didn't make off for the elders den or nursery. Instead, he went over to take his place beside Silversmoke in the little group and began tucking into the meal himself.

"Well there's a sight I don't see every day. What's the occasion, Johnnyflame?"

And under any other occasion, even such light-hearted words might have left him feeling guilty for taking from the clan when he knew he had all he needed at home (in a survival sense, at least), but this? This was different And he couldn't find it in him to feel anything but pride as he licked the blood from his lips and straightened up, already smiling like a fool because how could he not?.

"Don't have much of a choice anymore, really." he explained, lifting a paw to rest it on his stomach, which was notably rounder than was usual for the stocky, muscled tomcat. "The little rascals won't let me eat anything else-- haven't been able to keep the usual stuff down in days." he chuckled fondly, stubbed tail giving a pleased flick at knowing they took after their sire in that way- carnivores, with strong warrior blood in their veins.

Would those tastes change toward his own kittypet diet once they were born and grown a bit, he wondered? It wouldn't bother him if so, but there was something a little thrilling about knowing he would born kits with such strong roots to the pine forest- that they might get to see it all from the very beginning instead of being brought in from an outside world, like he had.

"Doesn't help that there's so many of them wanting food- Fireflyglow said there's bound to be at least three or four." Another fact that had him practically glowing with pride beside his mate, pleased from his whiskers to his bobbed tail to not only be increasing Skyclan ranks with what were sure to be fine future warriors, but to be giving Silversmoke the big, loving family he deserved.

@SILVERSMOKE casual tag for mention! Feel free to post before them, though!

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[Jupiterpaw.]

THE SUN HAD DRAWN NEAR
AND THE SOUNDS WE COULD HEAR ​

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Jupiterpaw ♃ 10 moons ♃ demi-girl ♃ she/they ♃ skyclan apprentice

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It takes Jupiterpaw a moment to process what she hears - she's not eavesdropping, not reall, but it' hard not to overhear chater when everyone is always so close together within cmp. When she does, head snaps up with a jolt, amber eyes widening as she does her best to focus on the shape she's pretty sure is the tom speaking, a faint smile on her lips. " Congratulations. If you um, if you need anything feel free to ask, " she can't help but to think of her own mother, of the five unruly kittens running about underpaw and her own attempts to ease the burden for her family. They were lucky, she thinks, to have so many able paws to help out with coming to-and-from twolegplace. She isn't sure if Johnnyflame shares that luck.

— were so sweet and so clear

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• ♃ — Jupiterpaw is blind, and therefore will not react or respond to visuals beyond some ability to differentiate light and shadows. Any visuals mentioned in her posts are meant for other roleplayers reference, and any events in roleplay that are disregarded are likely a purposeful choice due to her limitations. ​
  
  

 

[Uranuskit]

The patch-work kitten found it so hard to sit still and boy howdy! Was Juni fun to follow. Uranuskit follows in her sister's foot steps, doing her best to stay in her sister's shadow as she walk around as a warm-up for her training. my mentor's gonna be so pleased with me when I show 'em how far along I am! They won't even need to teach me I'll be so good!
Her sister's words are abrupt and knock her out of any semblance of concentration she had.
"Woah! Congrats! But -uh, for what?" She glances at Jonhnyflame, then to Silversmoke, eyes wide with curosity before noticing Johnnyflame's paw over his belly. Her head tilts. "Oh your fat? Congrats!"

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• she/her 2 moons Peaceful & healing powerplay allowed

 

[DAFFODILPAW]

There were precious few things better in this life than sharing in companionship after a long day of training - at least, Daffodilpaw is of the mind there weren't. Stretching out his sore limbs, curbing the rumble of his stomach with a good meal, settling his fur back into array and pulling out stray twigs, all under the backdrop of various conversations shared between friends; precious few things better indeed. This afternoon, he finds himself not quite pulled into the current of the group he's settled next to, though he's still tuned in even as he begins to groom himself, ears flicking and sounds of agreement indicating that he's paying attention even as he waits for the right moment to jump in himself.

The sight of Johnnyflame joining the circle is certainly an unusual one, made that much more unusual as the torbie begins to dig into a meal of his own. It does give him pause for a moment, though Daffodilpaw tries not to stare, instead shifting his gaze to anywhere but Johnnyflame, at least until one of their companions points out what he hadn't wanted to say. Initially, Johnnyflame's response is puzzling - the little rascals? Little rascals, like...kits? But, Johnnyflame doesn't -

The realization hits him so hard he's surprised there's not an audible thunk as the pieces fall into place - Johnnyflame is expecting! Jupiterpaw and Uranuskit nearby are quick to offer her congratulations to the pair, and Daffodilpaw flounders to follow suit. "Yeah, congrats you guys!" More kits would soon be tottering about the nursery - and during such a harsh leaf-fall, no less, sure to lead to an even harsher leafbare. Daffodilpaw wonders if this is truly the best time, though he certainly wouldn't voice any of his doubts out loud - surely Johnnyflame and Silversmoke know what they're getting into, right? They'd all just have to work a little harder and make sure there was plenty of prey and plenty of warm bedding to go around, that's all - not anything SkyClan couldn't handle, of course.

Uranuskit's comment is not lost on Daffodilpaw, and he instinctively has to hold back a snicker. "It's not that Johnnyflame's fat - he's gonna have some kits soon. Maybe you'll have some new friends, if you're lucky," he attempts to explain, before quickly realizing that anything else is entirely out of his league. Keep it as simple as possible, he thinks - Daffodilpaw did not want 'explaining to Uranuskit where kits come from' to be on his agenda today, or on his agenda any day, for that matter. Hopefully, she'll take his statement at face value without any follow-up questions, otherwise...well, he can make something up. Probably. "He's gotta be big to keep 'em warm all through leafbare!" he adds as an afterthought, shooting Johnnyflame an apologetic look. Was it rude of him to indirectly agree that the torbie was fat? Would he be offended, even it was just for the sake of stemming Uranuskit's inquisitive mind? He sure hopes not!

"Wow, though, did you say Fireflyglow thinks there might be four of 'em - or more? Looking like a pretty big litter, huh?" An attempt to change the subject, but also just making honest conversation. In his opinion, three was a pretty solid number, though Daffodilpaw might be a little biased on that account. "Well, I'm sure they'll have plenty of playmates to help keep 'em busy." he adds with a wink and a gesture towards Uranuskit. "That is - if they'll be around?" Johnnyflame was a daylight warrior after all - even though he's settling down to eat prey here in SkyClan didn't necessarily mean their kits would be staying here, too, and he sends a curious glance towards both Johnnyflame and Silversmoke.​

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• REF PENDING, TEEHEE <3
  
• DAFFODILKIT / DAFFODILPAW —. He/him, apprentice of SkyClan
  — .Chyrsaliswing x Honeysplash, littermate to Weaselpaw & Adderpaw
  — . 8 moons old, ages on the 6th
  — .An average, well-muscled orange-and-white dipped cream tom with mismatched eyes.
  — .People-pleaser with a desire to do good - dedicated, but still fun-loving
  — .Peaceful & healing powerplay permitted - brushing up against him, shoulder bumps, etc.
  — .Penned by Hijinks - feel free to DM me on Discord to plot! ^^
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[Uranuskit]

Though Daffidilpaw's words are helpful they don't sate the curious monster, they just wet her appetite. Tilting her head, Uranuskit can't help but voice the thoughts in her head as they come.
"But how will they like.. get out?" She waves her paw at Johnnyflame, brow thick with confusion. Does Fireflyglow split the pregnant cat open with his claws then use herbs to make 'em better again? How does that work? Her momma said herbs aren't magic... but that sounded pretty magical. She had to go ask... She turns completely oblivious to any question or response being made.
Oh! But my manners!
Momma would be so proud that she remembered! With a smile, Uranuskit turns and, hopefully not super loud this time, mews "Bye! Nice talking to you! Uh- Congrats again! Not on the fat thing-" Maybe on the fat thing? Daffodil said it was good for warmth?"-er, uh, on, k-keep keepin' them warm! Can't wait to meet them!"
And with that, little paws lead her to the medicine cat den.

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• she/her 2 moons Peaceful & healing powerplay allowed