I'M COMIN' BACK FOR YOU, BABY【✧】OCTOBER '22 MEETING

[SOOTSTAR]

In the dawn after the gathering, Sootstar presses her blue paws to Tallrock and scales it to it's peak. She watches as her clan share-tongues, they groom each other's fur, share prey. Apprentices bicker amongst each other and children rough house in the grass... it was a good morning, peaceful for one to have taken place after a gathering. Smiling against an autumn breeze she relishes in the moment before having to interrupt it. There were a few topics to discuss that couldn't wait much longer.

"Let all cats old enough to race the moors gather beneath the Tallrock!" Her voice rings loud and clear throughout the clearing. Her tone was slightly muffled by the wind, but she made sure to make up for it.

// I USUALLY DONT DO MEETINGS LIKE THIS (posting wise, i usually get right into the meat) but there is literally 3 ceremonies and thats it!! I have nothing else,,, SO might as well milk this meeting ​

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Spoiler: TAGS ★ 10/19

( primary character / "speech" / ic opinions )​

╰ ★ ჻ 001 GENERAL INFORMATION ,
· SOOTSTAR, female — she / her
╰ ‣ 31 moons . pisces. ages on the first
╰ ‣ windclan leader . marsh-born . believes in starclan
╰ ‣ former soldier of the marsh group

╰ ★ ჻ 002 VISUALS & AESTHETICS ,
· DOMESTIC FELINE, smells like heather and wet dirt , status — 100%
╰ ‣ blue smoke . scarred chest, difficult to see through fur . green eyes

╰ ★ ჻ 003 MENTALITY & MANNERISMS ,
· ESTJ-A ❝ EXECTUTIVE ❞ , Slytherin, Lawful Evil
╰ ‣ Cunning, brash, fierce, confident, self-reliant, envious & selfish
╰ ‣ finds great difficulty in relating to others . can be cruel, usually shows mercy to those she can find sympathy with
╰ ‣ Appreciates titles such as "miss, m'am" etc

╰ ★ ჻ 004 INTERACTIONS & RELATIONSHIPS ,
· SOOT CLAW x PEBBLE BREEZE, sister to Pebblenose
╰ ‣ heterosexual. romantically interested in Weaselclaw
╰ ‣ mother to owlpaw & shrikepaw
╰ ‣ average fighter . skilled hunter .
╰ ‣ will start fights . unlikely to flee .
╰ ‣ attack in underline . penned by user @ava.

 

[KESTRELTALON ^]

I KNOW THAT YOU MEAN SO WELL

Reluctantly, Kestreltalon rose to her paws and padded over to tallrock, taking her place beneath it. Her eye stayed affixed on her paws, avoiding her leader's eyes and hiding the fury in her gaze. What a foxhearted coward she was. If she had any backbone, she'd skip the meeting and stick it to the snakeheart.

The scar on her face gave her a sharp reminder why she didn't do that.​

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[hyacinthbreath]

Hya present! Next post will be longer.

 

[Duskfire]

I WANT SOMETHING JUST LIKE THIS​

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At the call for a meeting, Dusk would get to his paws and make his way over to stand at his usual spot beneath the tallrock in a lame track post.
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windclan warrior - male - 21 months - homosexual - polyamorous - single - tall, strong bengal tomcat

 

[Galeforce]

↞ RACE THE WINDS

The call for the meeting was all that Galepaw needed in order to approach the tallrock, his attention on the visage of Sootstar above. Though it didn't take long before he was idly looking around himself for anyone who would sit with him, mainly seeking Sunsetpaw and Shrewpaw. He had no idea what to expect from the meeting but he could imagine that it would be interesting.
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[SUNSETBREEZE]

Like the loyal devoted simp she was Sootstar beautiful voice demanding her clans attention had Sunsetpaw over there in a matter of seconds. Never would she let Sootstar wait for long for her apperance. She would look around wondering who she should seat beside or...if she should take a seat by herself. That was always an option of course. In the end though she decided to pick Galepaw. No one had seated themselves beside him yet and at least during the meetings he was...quiet. Without a word she walked herself over towards them to take her rightfully spot beside them. Sunsetpaw would briefly glance over to the tom to give a dip of her head as a greeting before swiftly moving her attention back to her queen, eagerly waiting for them to start speaking while admiring how graceful they looked on top of that tallrock. Sootstar was the perfection of beauty.


Oh yeah, Leechpaw was also there crying in a corner or something as he too was a simp but for Rosepaw who was dead. Ex simp he was now. How sad.


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[Moonshadow]

ALL THE KING'S HORSES​

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A vision of shadow with a pillar of snow would slip out of the nursery, dark sapphires looking up to the leader who as of late reminded her so much of her own father. Looking back into the warm den, the black smoke would call gently, "Come on my loves, keep your fur clean now." Today was to be a very special day for two of her beloved children, as today would be the first in many towards becoming proud warriors of Windclan. Her heart only broke for Periwinklekit, who had fallen ill just days before. But Moonshadow was determined to work with Dandelionpaw to get him back on his paws so he could join his littermates in the apprentice den.

Stepping out into the clearing, she would sit tall and proud, looking nothing short of the regal royalty that had been hers by birthright in her old home. Her mind wandered then, to her first litter and what they would have accomplished if they had been allowed to live. Moonshadow would keep the emotions behind her thoughts well hidden, she would not allow past traumas to ruin her kittens' day.

Once they were all out and beside her, she could not hold back the smile of pride that graced her maw. The action causes her usually stoic expression to soften into the beautiful vision of motherly grace that her kits were familiar with. ​

 

[SHREWTUFT]

ears would perk a little higher atop her skull at the familiar call of a meeting, limbs pushing against the dusty grounds to gather herself onto all fours before following the flow of felines who approached the base of tallrock. in shrewpaw's peripherals she had spotted the familiar figures of sunsetpaw and galepaw nearby which caused her to turn on her paws and immediately approach the duo where she'd chirp out a friendly greeting and settle down besides them.

[penned by cobi]​

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[ASPENPAW_]

( ♬ ) At Sootstar's call and her mother's words, Aspenkit jumps to attention. Finally, finally it's time! By the end of the day (by the end of the meeting, no less), she's no longer going to be Aspenkit, moving up in the world to Aspenpaw, and it's excited and nerve-wracking all at once. It's not like she was supposed to do anything in preparation, but she still feels as though she's missing something. Perhaps it has something to do with Periwinklekit still being sick when he should be out there alongside them, or perhaps it's simply the idea of such a big transition from kit to apprentice - either way, Aspenkit feels a nervous buzz in her paws as she quickly follows behind Moonshadow, settling down beside her mother. Despite her uncertainties, this is certainly still the most exciting day of her life thus far, and she holds her head high, eyes gleaming with emotion as she waits for her summons. Aspenkit manages to only squirm a bit in the meantime, in an attempt to release some of her pent-up energy.​

( WE'RE ALL JUST SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING ☾ )

 

[THYMEROOT]

The fawn point rises at the WindClan leader's call. Paws lead him to the Tallrock, follow behind the rest of WindClan's members. His stride pauses as blue eyes scan the crowd for a place to settle, his gaze soon spotting his sister in the crowd. Thymepaw continues, making his way over to Shrewpaw. The apprentice sits beside his littermate as he waits for the meeting's start.
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[ｂｌａｃｋｐａｗ]

( ★ ) blackpaw flicked an ear at sootstar's call to the clan, half-mindedly thinking about other things as he settled himself near the other apprentices. without any juicy drama meetings were pretty routine and boring to him, perhaps something interesting would happen that didn't involve them being hunted by other animals this time. the black and white apprentice let his mind wander as the voices around him were muffled in his head by the sound of trying to chew off a claw sheath.​

( DO I SOUND LIKE A JOKE WHEN IM TALKING TO YOU )

 

[SOOTSTAR]

Once a majority of her clan sits in her sights, the blue smoke decides it's time for the meeting to commence. "First things first, I'd like to give acknowledgements to those who have gone above and beyond as of late. @Dandelionwish , @hyacinthbreath , @Yewberry , @SHREWPAW , and @Galepaw have all been exceptionally prominent in the clan. Thank you all for your consistent efforts, it does not go unnoticed. Everyone else? Seek example in these felines." Sootstar would purr the praise. (Also an OOC thank you to @MALLOWLARK for activity since it breaks character for Soot to give him one!).

She gives them all a few moments to bask in the praise and appreciative murmurs of clan-mates prior to proceeding. "Dustkit, Aspenkit, Judas, step forward." She beckons the young cats of her clan with a curl of her tail, patiently she awaits for them to settle beneath the great Tallrock. "Dustkit, Aspenkit, Judas, Wisteriakit, you have reached the age of three moons and it is time for you to be apprenticed. Dustkit, from this day on until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Dustpaw. Your mentor will be Brightshine."

"Aspenkit, from this day on until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Aspenpaw. Your mentor will be Weaselclaw." She knows she is securing an excellent and loyal warrior by giving Aspenpaw to Weaselclaw, she knows neither part of this duo will let her down.

Now for the new child of the clan. "Judas, from this day on until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Spiritpaw. Your mentor will be Hyacinithbreath." It seemed right when her leads lost their apprentices due to promotions or otherwise, she gave them new ones. Again it only made sense, they were among her most trusted warriors.

And last, "Wisteriakit, from this day on until you recieve your warrior name, you will be known as Wisteriapaw, Your mentor will be Ferretflight (npc)." She hopes the warrior will train the young feline well.

Sootstar goes silent, allowing the newly named apprentices to bask in the spotlight for a few more moments. She hopes they relish in it, the next time they'd get such an honor would be in six moons time for their warrior name.

// @JUDAS @Dustkit | Duststorm @ASPENKIT @WEASELCLAW @hyacinthbreath @BRIGHTSHINE! ​

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Spoiler: TAGS ★ 10/19

( primary character / "speech" / ic opinions )​

╰ ★ ჻ 001 GENERAL INFORMATION ,
· SOOTSTAR, female — she / her
╰ ‣ 31 moons . pisces. ages on the first
╰ ‣ windclan leader . marsh-born . believes in starclan
╰ ‣ former soldier of the marsh group

╰ ★ ჻ 002 VISUALS & AESTHETICS ,
· DOMESTIC FELINE, smells like heather and wet dirt , status — 100%
╰ ‣ blue smoke . scarred chest, difficult to see through fur . green eyes

╰ ★ ჻ 003 MENTALITY & MANNERISMS ,
· ESTJ-A ❝ EXECTUTIVE ❞ , Slytherin, Lawful Evil
╰ ‣ Cunning, brash, fierce, confident, self-reliant, envious & selfish
╰ ‣ finds great difficulty in relating to others . can be cruel, usually shows mercy to those she can find sympathy with
╰ ‣ Appreciates titles such as "miss, m'am" etc

╰ ★ ჻ 004 INTERACTIONS & RELATIONSHIPS ,
· SOOT CLAW x PEBBLE BREEZE, sister to Pebblenose
╰ ‣ heterosexual. romantically interested in Weaselclaw
╰ ‣ mother to owlpaw & shrikepaw
╰ ‣ average fighter . skilled hunter .
╰ ‣ will start fights . unlikely to flee .
╰ ‣ attack in underline . penned by user @ava.

 

[Irispath]

Yewberry had scuttled from his hole to meet beneath the Tallrock with his clanmates. He sat towards the back as usual, peering up at Sootstar on her perch.

He was surprised to hear praise from her.

His eyes widened and his ears perked up at the sound of his name, and he found himself feeling warm as he felt eyes upon him.

He felt giddy inside. He had done a good job and was recognized for it. But at the same time he wanted to crawl back into his hole.

But he wouldn't, he would fight his social anxiety and sit right here, fur fluffed up and ears warm.

..... He did a good job!!
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[Duskfire]

I WANT SOMETHING JUST LIKE THIS​

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As always, the large tomcat sat at the base of Tallrock to listen as Sootstar spoke, noting and agreeing with the names called for activity. Despite the recent losses and troubles the clan had been facing, the Windclanners had been doing their best not to be beaten down and that was reflected in their perseverence to remain active.

When it came time to assign mentors, Duskfire smiled as he heard his nephews name called with the rest of Moonrabbits kits. He knew the young tom was eager to begin his training, having thrown himself headfirst into clanlife almost as soon as he'd arrived. and as Brightshine was named as his mentor Duskfire knew they'd be in good hands.

Dustpaw! Wisteriapaw! Spiritpaw!" he cheered, his voice blending in with the rest of his clanmates.
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windclan deputy- male - 21 months - single - tall, strong bengal tomcat

 

[hyacinthbreath]

She's praised for her work around WindClan, and it's praise that she soaked up with a stoic expression. She didn't like being the center of attention, and certainly didn't like being called out like that- but hell, she supposed it was only just for her to get the credit she deserved. "Thank you, Sootstar." She meows, dipping her head to the Leader before she continued on.

Aspenkit, Dustkit, and Judas would be made apprentices. Her eyes shoot towards her kit, Aspenkit so excited to become an apprentice finally. She smiles then, but jumps when her name is called once more. A second apprentice, gifted from the stars above. When Judas steps forward, so does Hyacinthbreath, head leaning down to touch noses with her new apprentice. Then, she pulls back, giving a curt nod to her newly appointed apprentice.

"You'll do fine, I'll train you well." She whispers softly, a distant look in her eyes as she watches Aspenpaw touch noses with the other lead warrior. There's a jealousy there; that should be her, welcoming Aspenpaw into apprenticeship. Though, she quickly shrugs it off to chant the new names.

"Spiritpaw! Aspenpaw! Dustpaw!" She calls out loudly alongside the Deputy, tail flicking in amusement.​

 

[Dustpaw | Duststorm]

I'VE BEEN RUNNIN THROUGH THIS STRANGE LIFE,
CHASIN' ALL THEM GREEN LIGHTS
THROWING OUT THE SHADE FOR A LITTLE BIT OF SUNSHINE​

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This is it. This is it. Dustkit was hardly able to sit still from where he sat in the crowd, blue eyes staring up brightly at Sootstar as she began to meeting. For once the unruly childs fur was groomed flat and was free from any dust or dirt smears, and his gaze would occasionally seek out that of his uncles for mild reasurance. He didn't have parents or anyone to really look after him, but that was okay! Dust didn't mind being independant, and Duskfire was always there for him if he actually needed the older tom.

When at last the time came and his name was called, Dust practically tripped over his own feet running up to the front of the group to stand beneath the Tallrock. The kit couldn't help but puff out his broad chest in pride as he was declared 'Dustpaw', and he didn't bother to mask his look of delight as Brightshine was called on to be his mentor. Grinning from ear-to-ear, the charcoal mink tom quickly stepped over to touch noses with the shecat, excited to finally have a mentor of his own.

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duskit - windclan - single - a large, handsome charcoal minx tomcat with blue eyes​

 

[WEASELCLAW]

╭── ⋅ ⋅ ── ✩ ── ⋅ ⋅ ──╮​

Weaselclaw flanks Hyacinthbreath, listening attentively to Sootstar perform the customary ceremonies. Moonshadow's kits sit in a row, their pelts slick and well-groomed for their big day -- he catches sight of little Aspenkit in particular, remembering how she'd attacked the fake badger in her game. His blue gaze harbors a glint. Sootstar had spoken to him about mentoring the little she-kit before the meeting -- he knows to be prepared.

As Aspenkit becomes Aspenpaw, Weaselclaw moves fluidly from his position near the Tallrock so that his nose can brush against the young she-cat's. "We'll make you the fiercest warrior in WindClan," he rumbles, tail lifted with excitement. He's been itching to train an apprentice again, and he's satisfied to see one so full of fire and ambition. He doesn't notice the jealous shine in Hyacinthbreath's eyes -- he, of course, knows the badly-kept Clan secret that she's sired these kits, but Weaselclaw is too focused on little Aspenpaw and what's to come.

- ,,​

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[ASPENPAW_]

( ♬ ) Sootstar's voice rings out once more and Aspenkit straightens as she tries to contain her fidgeting, though she once again fails as the molly lists out those who have done exceptionally well as of late. Yes, she knows it's important, and she's happy for her clanmates, but the longer it drags on the more antsy she becomes despite her best efforts to remain cool and collected. She's certainly not the only one excited, though Aspenkit doesn't notice anyone else in the crowd, focusing in on Sootstar's words. As the leader pauses, she feels as though she might explode at any second, jumping up into the air just to break the tension she feels, and then suddenly she's snapping to attention as she hears her name being called. Aspenkit leaps to her paws, almost in a frenzy, and before she moves forward she takes a deep breath to collect herself.

Following in the pawsteps of Dustkit, she makes her way towards the Tallrock, neck craned so as to keep an eye on Sootstar. This...was really happening, wasn't it? She was becoming an apprentice - no longer Aspenkit, but Aspenpaw. At the thought, another wave of nervousness washes over her - she was going to be Aspenpaw! Nobody was ever going to call her Aspenkit again! It was an honor, sure, but what if she misses her old name? Sure, there wasn't really a reason that she would miss being called Aspenkit, but it was still a big transition to her in spite of any preparation. What if - and suddenly her thoughts are cut off as Sootstar calls her name and she's standing tall, listening to her new name being spoken for the first time. Aspenpaw. It sounds...good, she decides. Right.

In her excitement over her new name, Aspenpaw almost forgets about her mentor. Weaselclaw? It's not expected, but it's not unexpected either, as she hadn't really given it thought as to who her mentor would be, relying on Sootstar to choose who she thought would be the best cat. She can't say she knows a lot about her new mentor, but she knows that he's strong and dedicated to Windclan, and that she's sure he'll be a great mentor. As Aspenpaw stretches up to touch her nose to his, she finally finds herself grinning wide. She's an apprentice now! Whatever lies next, she's ready to face it head on alongside Weaselclaw, and to become the best apprentice she can.​

( WE'RE ALL JUST SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING ☾ )

 

[Periwinklebreeze.]

PERFECT LITTLE PUNCHING BAG​

periwinklekit | 02 months | demi-boy | he/they | physically easy (pacifist) | mentally easy | attack in bold #ccccff​

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His lungs hurt and his chest aches and his head is spinning, but peri is a kit on a mission. Wobbling and trudging his way over, the sickly child makes it just in time to watch his sister get her apprentice ceremony - a bright mile on his face and happiness in his watery eyes. "d-d-dust-paw; as-aspen-paw; spiritp-p-paw;" he wheezes out his cheers with the others, a loud sneeze soon to follow. For all the herbs he's been fed lately he's not sure he feels any better - though he supposes he should be thankful he hasn't gotten much worse either. Pale gaze droops tiredly - he wants to go back to the medicine den and sleep but he's not sure the meeting is over yet, and he doesn't want to miss anything else important.

 

[SOOTSTAR]

After the new apprentices approach their mentors and the cheers die down, it's time for the warrior ceremonies. "Sunsetpaw and Galepaw, step forward." Once more she beckons the felines forth with a curl of her tail, and while she waits with patience she expects them to be quicker than their younger companions.

"I, Sootstar, leader of WindClan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on these apprentices. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them both to you as a warrior in their turn." She first sets her sights on Sunsetpaw. "Sunsetpaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?" There is an "I do." or something akin, and Sootstar proceeds, "Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you you your warrior name. Sunsetpaw, from this moment forward you will be known as Sunsetbreeze. StarClan and WindClan welcomes you as a full warrior of WindClan." Sootstar grins and allows the clan to cheer their warrior's new name.

But Galepaw needed his turn still. "Galepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your clan, even at the cost of your life?" An "I do" is spoken, she dips her head and continues. "Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior name. Galepaw, from this moment forward you will be known as Galeforce. StarClan honors your speed and determination and we welcome you as a full warrior of WindClan."

// @Galepaw @SUNSETPAW ​

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Spoiler: TAGS ★ 10/19

( primary character / "speech" / ic opinions )​

╰ ★ ჻ 001 GENERAL INFORMATION ,
· SOOTSTAR, female — she / her
╰ ‣ 31 moons . pisces. ages on the first
╰ ‣ windclan leader . marsh-born . believes in starclan
╰ ‣ former soldier of the marsh group

╰ ★ ჻ 002 VISUALS & AESTHETICS ,
· DOMESTIC FELINE, smells like heather and wet dirt , status — 100%
╰ ‣ blue smoke . scarred chest, difficult to see through fur . green eyes

╰ ★ ჻ 003 MENTALITY & MANNERISMS ,
· ESTJ-A ❝ EXECTUTIVE ❞ , Slytherin, Lawful Evil
╰ ‣ Cunning, brash, fierce, confident, self-reliant, envious & selfish
╰ ‣ finds great difficulty in relating to others . can be cruel, usually shows mercy to those she can find sympathy with
╰ ‣ Appreciates titles such as "miss, m'am" etc

╰ ★ ჻ 004 INTERACTIONS & RELATIONSHIPS ,
· SOOT CLAW x PEBBLE BREEZE, sister to Pebblenose
╰ ‣ heterosexual. romantically interested in Weaselclaw
╰ ‣ mother to owlpaw & shrikepaw
╰ ‣ average fighter . skilled hunter .
╰ ‣ will start fights . unlikely to flee .
╰ ‣ attack in underline . penned by user @ava.