poppy/
amber/
little -kit
long-haired chocolate tortoiseshell with high white, amber eyes
small in size but by no means in personality - her size will be what she despises the most about herself, but she knows how to make up for it (
with tongue, teeth and claws…don't judge a book by its cover!)
a morally ambiguous character - she's no defender of the warrior code, but she's most
certainly not evil either. why is up to a bunch of dead cats to decide on behalf of everyone what's right and wrong? laws are subjective and rules can be bent, no?
she is not one to rebel for rebellion's sake, yet she shuns blind obedience, guided instead by her own moral compass. she wears her shadowclan heritage with utmost pride and her loyalty to the clan is not something to doubt, but she navigates the murky waters of morality with the conviction that some necessary evils are justified. she has no fear in taking things what may be deemed 'too far' if it guarantees the safety of her clan(mates)*. she harbours zero desire for bloodshed and is not one to look for it either, but in a world where survival is paramount, she has no issue with taking paths that others may avoid. when faced with a choice of 'kill or be killed' (or to that comparison), she will not hesitate to play the role of the dark saviour, driven by a pragmatism that blurs the lines of right and wrong. in her eyes, victory is not merely an outcome, but a testament to her resolve.
*this is complex to navigate. what is 'too far' remains subjective to each individual. but with many things, there are boundaries that even she cannot permit herself to cross e.g. killing kits, torturing innocents. the way she sees it is this: if the other consciously gives up their right to protection e.g. making the first move in a fight, they are subjecting themselves to the consequences of their own actions. these consequences will not be determined following the proportionality principle, but rather, what was most necessary to efficiently eliminate that threat
** this arguably contains a degree of hypocrisy, but what doesn't?
^ just an idea for now, but what i think will be the driving factor behind her mannerisms and mentality + her dislike of being petite…attacked by a hawk/other bird of prey as a kit? extremely fortunate to 1. survive and 2. not be carried off as prey, and will have a couple of scratches/scar on face as a result. but the hawk saw her as prey and she
hates that. prey cowers, runs, has little survival instinct and is generally pathetic - she challenges fear, faces the consequences, is too stubborn to yield, and finds no solace or relief in feeling sorry for oneself
^^ develops a fear of large birds! and heights
very much a 'get on with it' personality - finds it hard to be sympathetic to others in most situations
openly expressive of her opinions, driven by social interaction, proud and unapologetic
she's not quick to anger (unless her size is mentioned…) but does not hold back when provoked
she will love her parents, but will not be afraid to challenge them - especially mirestar. like many daughter-mother relationships, there can be arguments and times of tension. especially as she grows and develops, her bullheadedness may cause rifts. if she doesn't agree with a policy, she will voice her disagreement. no doubt, her parents will disagree with some her actions as well. but what she voices will never be with malicious intent…in the end, love always prevails
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i very much imagine this character emerging as the 'troublesome' child, drawing out the 'here we go again' reaction
her relationship with her littermate(s) will also be guided with love, but the way this manifests depends on their personality:
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for example, if her sibling(s) is/are gentle-natured, she will take a 'tough love' approach. protective, and arrogant in thinking that she knows what's best for them
- if her sibling(s) is/are of a competitive spirit, she will feel the need to match that energy. there's nothing like a little sibling rivalry, but this is perhaps the only realm where she'll refuse to play dirty. competitive as they may be, she will still love them
- if her sibling(s) is/are aggressive characters, she will play the 'anchor' role. there to hold them back, but if push came to shove, she would be by their side in a heartbeat
- etc, etc.