The knowledge that Silversmoke did in fact not have such a phase leaves him in shock. "H-huh? Really? Wow... That's just huh." I knew you had a massive stick in your rear, but even back then? So depressing. To think, there's no kit Silversmoke who gossiped or tripped over his own paws. I would've loved to hear stories of that, but guess sometimes you don't win. A silent tear trails down his cheek at the missed opportunity. In any case, while Silversmoke tries to explain the difference he doesn't quite get why it changes much."Does that matter? Blazestar could've kicked her out anytime and he didn't. You know as well as I do he refused to leave her side as much as he could anyway. He had a choice and the power to remove her nest and prevent her from sleeping in the same nest as him Silversmoke." Maybe providing logical explanations weren't the smartest of ideas. He could very well end up in hot waters, but he can't keep his mouth shut. It doesn't sit well with him that Silversmoke is using his explanation as an excuse. Knowing damn well that Blazestar could've stopped Bobbie any time he wished to do so. Why are we even going back and fourth about this?
Things quickly take a turn for the worse as Silversmoke berates Edenpaw for her admittedly poor choice of words. She didn't have to bring up the fact that Silversmoke was jealous nor that he wished to be cuddling up to someone. As for her standing up for Fluffykit, he sees no wrong. It is admirable that she stands up for herself and for others. Considering the poor kit was on the verge of tears and clinging to Edenpaw as a lifeline. As for Blazingpaw he can't help but smile towards the tom trying to reassure Fluffykit in his own way. However, Silversmoke is offended and places punishment towards them both. Yeesh, all this over two apprentices words? Couldn't it have killed ya to do this another way? He understands disrespect. Don't get him wrong. He was cuffed for looking at someone the wrong way growing up, but this? This seems a bit overkill.
Gotta say something before this goes up in more flames and oh. Hazelbeam has arrived and stood by his side for whatever reason while defending her apprentice Edenpaw. He can't blame her for being upset, considering he would be too at how the entire situation was handled. I dunno if explaining what happened would really help, looks like these two have bad blood. It wasn't exactly a secret that while Skyclan was known for taking in kittypets and even had daylight warriors, some skyclanners didn't like them. He's seen kittypet clanmates be excluded and treated differently. All he can do is remain silent and listen to this disaster.
Oh how he wants to hide his face in his paws because everything is getting wildly out of hand and things are being misunderstood. Slate arrives and quite possibly adds gasoline to the fire with his comment towards Hazelbeam, that he can't help but look at the burling black tom with an incredulous expression. There was no reason. None at all for Slate to goad Hazelbeam by bringing up that she was a kittypet nor did he have to use it to establish authority. Heck, everyone knows that both Silversmoke and Slate had more power over them, save for Orangestar (for obvious reasons) and Twitchbolt (also for obvious reasons).
Howlfire arrives pissed at the situation and retorts in defense of her children. When his name is mention his eyes dart in her direction before returning to the two leads, a paw waved at both of them awkwardly, "Sup," he mumbles. Other than that he doesn't say anything, remaining in awkward silence as he's been relegated to a bystander. As quick as she arrived she leaves with her kits in tow. He watches as the family's backs become small in the distance. I... I should've left with them. He curses himself for not doing so, yet he feels bad for Edenpaw and Hazelbeam.
And so, Beetleback would huff in frustration, "ALLLLRIIIGHT! Can we all agree that this is a mess?" He holds no power here. Silversmoke and Slate have every right to punish him. Nevertheless, he continues, "Look. I don't mean any disrespect to any of you, but Hazelbeam and Slate you have no idea what happened." The blue tom ignores Slate and turns his attention to Hazelbeam. "The apprentices were gossiping, which! Isn't a crime. Anyway, they were just having fun gossiping and Silversmoke told them to knock it off. Fluffykit was scared because of Silversmoke, so Edenpaw stood up for her. Although, Edenpaw wasn't nice about it and called Silversmoke here a pinecone for brains. So then, Silversmoke got mad and started repimandin' Edenpaw and punishing 'em" A lot is ommitted for the sake of not wasting anymore time. By no means is he trying to make Hazelbeam look like a fool, but he figures giving her a quick rundown would aid her in whatever dispute she has with Silversmoke in private (if they could even stand that).
Finally, he casts his attention back to the two lead warriors. "I know you're leads and that means you have more authority. Everyone knows that. Some may not like it, but everyone knows you can punish us when you see fit. But... Come on? Slate you know you didn't have to insult Hazelbeam by calling her a kittypet. Riling her up like that." That was really unnecessary. She may have gotten somethings mixed up, but you two don't make it any easier y'know. "Look. Both of you don't have to like kittypets or daylight warriors. I'm not saying you're both obligated to, but both of you have to remember this. It was a kittypet who made you lead warriors."
Blazestar being a former kittypet was not secret knowledge. It seems cruel to bring up the deceased in an argument. Some may call it insolence, but for once Beetleback is right. As much as Slate and Silversmoke may have a distaste for kittypets and daylight warriors, the only reason why they had the power they held now was from Blazestar. A former kittypet. I wonder what he would say if he saw this... The blue tom shakes his head and sighs, "I'll be going now." Blue paws turn to leave camp for much needed air.
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