camp if we have each other — leap frog

DUSKPOOL

fate leads the willing and drags the unwilling
Feb 18, 2023
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don't raise your voice . improve your argument .
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Like any other waking day, Duskpool brought a freshly caught squirrel to the queens, peeking at Pineberry’s flank to stare at two bundles nestled beneath milk-scented fur. He breathed, lips crinkling briefly at the sight till they tugged downward, expression flattening. A breath fluttered past parted lips, cracking a grateful grimace, a wooly plume grazing Pineberry’s side till he pulled away, paws treading carefully across the nursery floor till he got roped into playin’ leap squirrel.

Initially, Duskpool had raised an eyebrow, not quite refusin’ nor was he agreein’ but one thing the burly warrior was weak toward was the small fry currently gettin’ underfoot. Barely catchin’ himself, Duskpool loudly chuffed, “Careful now.” He wouldn’t want to be the reason someone got squished beneath his weight. A wooly tail skimmed the surface playfully, enticing the nearest kit to tackle it with a squeal, kitten teeth sinking into wooly fur drawing a surprised grunt, helm pivoting to peer at the youngster with a raised brow. It wasn’t painful, uncomfortable, yes, but enough to draw an amused snort from the male. “Practicin’ are ya?” He rumbled, lips curling upward.

Shakin’ his head fondly, Duskpool glanced around idly, “Care for a game?” His timbre rose in a questioning tilt. His gaze lingered on another unwillin’ participant. “Got roped into it too, eh?” He commented to the other, amused. A subtle chuff escaped mangled lips, molten honey hues casting a side glance toward those willin’ to indulge, offerin’ a dip of his helm in greetings. “Can’t say I’m surprised.” He muttered, barely audible beneath the deep rumble. Sure as hell needed somethin’ lively after what the lot of ‘em been through. Somethin’ good. He breathed against the familial scent of SkyClan and soothing pine to crouch, sweeping a tail around large paws, belly pressed, Duskpool flattened himself till he molded seamlessly into the ground.

Molten honey hues crinkled, mirth blooming across marred features, “Let’s see what ya youngsters got.” He challenged, barely containing hidden amusement.

@Honeysplash @CHRYSALISWING @edenberry ?!
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"I am not participating in a childish, idiotic game that would fail to entertain even the most brain-dead, drool-mouthed kit. Leave me alone or I'll throw you off the highest point in the gorge." Chrysaliswing growled to the kittens who had dragged him into this game in the first place, voice like a chafe gnarling against the skin, an unpleasant sore of a tone. The chimaeric warrior never wandered near the nursery anyhow, though his pawsteps had errantly strayed for today. There was part of him that wanted to check up on Honeysplash, though he knew the pain to be too great, like a stake through paper heart. Feathery tail lashed behind him, huff of fire that dragged and whipped along the earth, and perhaps one of the only things truly regal about the brimstone beast. Heterochromatic gaze stared at Duskpool, as though the soot-stained tomcat had incurred this himself. It seemed that every single source of annoyance clung to him like it was honey upon his purling pelt, like prickles and burrs jangling from his coat, stuck to him no matter how hard he tried to shake them off. In fact, he was sure that some of his peers delighted in his misery. Scapegoat to all and friend to none, he supposed sourly.

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  • —— CHRYSALISWING / He/They / 24 Moons
    —— Warrior of Skyclan / Mentoring n/a
    —— A long-haired tomcat with chimaeric patterning. His left side is fully black and his right side is black splotched with sunset-orange. He has complete heterochromia, with his right eye being a bright green and his left eye being a glowering yellow.
    —— Abrasive, temperamental, and critical. Approach at your own risk and engage at your own cost. Despite this, he is a hard worker and quick to call out what he finds wrong.
    —— Penned by Tempest. Contact on Discord (naruk4mi) for plots and threads.


 

-ˋˏ ༻❇༺ ˎˊ- The nursery had become this place of residence now and they had been watching Duskpool try to wrangle the kits he brought along with him. It made them smile a little as it was adorable to see such a big tomcat play with such little things. Cute in a way? Still, it was nice to watch and then they perked up their ears as Duskpool turned his honey-colored gaze upon them and questioned them for a game.

They hadn’t participated in a game in a long time, and they were more than excited to join along. Though as they got up from where they had been sat the tomcat also roped in two other warriors and it made them shift slightly in place. Though they didnt let it down the mood and smiled regardless.

What kinda game? I love a game!” They trill happily and swished their tail behind them, though they had tried to brighten things after Chrysaliswings’ rather sour tone. He was never one for games and it made her heart ache slightly, he use to play a game with her now and then. Though that was then and this was now, and they couldnt just sit in wallow. Honeysplash turned their gaze from the ginger and black cat back to Duskpool and watched him crouch to the ground, challenging them.

Honeysplash giggled a little and tried to crouch down as well, but her more round belly made that harder than she thought it would. Still, they couldnt get as low to the ground as they wanted but they got slow enough to pounce in case it was needed for this game! “Okay okay i see!” They cheered and fell into giggles shortly after their own challenge at the tomcat. Leap frog right! Though they weren’t sure they’d be able to get over Duskpool, but this means she could so something silly! So, Honeysplash stood up from where she crouched and walked around the large tomcat, making sure to give a playful hop once she got in front of him to ‘jump’ over him. Then couldnt help but laugh a little.


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  • Honeysplash she/they/it, Warrior of Skyclan, 29 moons.
    a lithe, short haired cream tabby and white patched cat with mossy green eyes
    sister to Orangestar, Applefrost, Apricotflower and Cloudberrythorn // aunt to; Cherryblossom, Eggbounce, Tawnyclaw, Glimmersun // crushing on; Florabreeze & Chrysaliswing // mother to; Cloverkit, Adderkit, Weaselkit
    peaceful and healing powerplay permitted / / underline and tag when attacking
    see battle info here
    penned by wolf@wolf_1997 on discord, feel free to dm for plots.