pafp OPEN SEASON [ ☼ ] bug hunting

[ROEFLAME .]

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Children were antsy, always on the hunt for something new and exciting. By now, the nursery was practically bursting at the seams with kittens, four orphaned, and three from both Moonwhispers and her own litters- not to mention Flamewhiskers and Leopardtongues were well on their way.
Yes, new-leaf was here, and so were Thunderclan's future generation.
After an argument had broken out amongst the kits that morning, Roeflame had felt as though she was at her wits end- warrior squabbles she could manage, an age she could level with. Kits, however, were an entirely different field, one the tabby molly was inexperienced in.
So, the lead warrior could make do with what she knew- what she was actually good at.
After gathering around what kittens she could, including her own, Roeflame would reveal their task for that afternoon.
"I need to find out who's the best bug hunters in the whole forest."
Her sights turn to the one eldest of the brood first, Deerkit, using her nose to gesture towards a nearby cricket that tentatively hopped across damp soil.
"Would you like to try first?" It only seemed fair- though her voice is free from expectations, this was meant to be fun, after all.

‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎┌── SHE BLOWS OUTTA NOWHERE ⋅✴⋅ ROMAN CANDLE OF THE WILD ──┐‎

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  ROEFLAME ✩ she/her, Lead Warrior of Thunderclan, twenty-two moons.
  ⭃ petite cinnamon silver ticked tabby with murky green eyes & a small scar over her left eye.
  ⭃ mate to Burnstorm ☀ mentor to Foxpaw
  ⭃ peaceful and healing powerplay permitted ☀ underline and tag when attacking
  ⭃ penned by Noor ↛ @toyangel on discord, feel free to dm for plots.

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[DEERPAW.]

Deerkit was curled up on the cool ground, little brain working to figure out some.. things. Snapping from his thoughts, to let hazel eyes stare at the other nursery kits. He flicks a dark ear, as he observed the other kittens disagree on some random topic he wasn't all that interested in. The tortie watches from his own spot, at the back of the.. squealing, ear-splitting mottled group of his denmates. Twitching his curled tail, he watches as Ms.Roeflame speaks to the group.

Puzzled by the tabby molly's words, he lifted his head up from his curled position. Huh? Letting his face curl downward in a frown, he dragged himself up onto dark paws. He crept forward, pushing past his.. denmates brushing off their complaining whines with a ear flick. He halts in front of Ms.Roeflame's paws, glancing up at the queen before speaking. "Uh... O-o-okay." responding shakily, he then turned his body to the cricket hopping away without a care in the world around it. He exhaled, as he dropped in a messy display of a 'hunting' crouch he spotted some apprentices do. I'm not doing it right... Shaking his head, he slowly tiptoed forward letting his eyes focus on this important task. The tortie crept closer to the bug, he watches for a moment. Seeing the little thing hop and make faint chirps. He halts, narrows his eyes, wiggles his hindquarters slighty before leaping onto the poor creature. He lets out a small 'Ahh' as he missed his catch, scrabbling a little he slams a dark paw upon the cricket. Not enough to squish it no no, just enough to pin it down and not let it escape.

He carefully scoops up the cricket in his jaws, getting up from his position he turns away from the spot to shuffled back to Roeflame with his.. prey he guesses. "C-caught it.. Is i-it good?" voice muffled from his 'prey' in his mouth. He's being careful he doesn't want to squish the poor thing or.. or kill it! He hopes the queen likes it.. He doesn't get it though.

OOC ◟✦◞ STRANGE CREATURE

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• no ref yet </3
• ( uh.. i don't get it ) DEERKIT : kitten of thunderclan
  — amab ; HE / HIM ; currently 4 moons
  — undecided / single / not looking / open to puppy-crushes
  — a LH black/dark ginger tortie and white tom with hazel eyes
  — action , thoughts , "Speech, ff7844"
  — smells of fresh caramelized apples & faint damp earth musk
  
  -tags / @ on discord for plots
  - penned by calzone
  

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[Rabbitnose]

Rabbitnose watches Roeflame encourage the time honored tradition of bug hunting. He taught all his kits how to catch bugs and admire their various different shapes and sizes. It's practically a family tradition for him. Yet, even as Deerkit catches that cricket.... He feels hollow. Where once would have been joy and love, there is emptiness. He hasn't felt anything other than grief in days and the days just keep slipping by. He doesn't even remember what he did yesterday... But for Deerkit, he tries to at least pretend to feel better.

"That was very good." He says, voice broken and quieter than usual. "Bugs come in all sorts of colors and shapes and sizes... And with newleaf here, they'll all be waking up soon!" He continues, trying to sound as enthused as he used to be.

Bugs were fun to look at and play with, but they were good practice for kits to pounce on and hunt before they begin their training. The memories of hunting bugs with his kits, memories of finding a cool bug and showing Sunfreckle, they sting him. The memories of happier times bring him pain knowing they will never again come to pass. He keeps himself together, though. He must.

 

[Dovepaw]

Dovekit did not need to be asked twice if they wanted to be outside of the nursery and certainly not if there was a competition involved. When their mother had gathered up whatever kits she could Dovekit had quickly been part of the group, eyes wide chest fluffed out to do their best impression of an amazing warrior, one that would be the best at whatever it was they were going to do. When it was found out a small gasp left Dovekit's maw, head shaking slightly as soon as they did so. "You can't say that, the bug thing, Beetlekit could hear you mom." They would loudly whisper to the queen, body moving in a big circle as they looked for their littermate only to quickly sit back down once Roeflame had pointed out where one was.

She had asked Deerkit to go first and although Dovekit wanted to protest - it wasn't fair after all, why didn't Dovekit get to go first when they'd be the best there ever was obviously - but instead stayed silent, watching as paws shuffled impatiently on the ground as Deerkit eventually pounced and missed the cricket. Breath stopped for a moment as Dovekit leaned forward, watching intently as Deerkit continued after it anyway succeeding in the task that had been given to him. When Rabbitnose spoke, Dovekit nod their head quickly up and down "You did soo good Deerkit, I bet when you're a warrior you'll be one of the bestest hunters ever."

PEACE LIKE A RIVER 𓇢𓆸 ALWAYS GOING, NEVER GETTING

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• DOVEKIT - GEN 4; ROEFLAME X BURNSTORM
  -- afab ;; they/them ;; thunderclan kitten
  -- sibling to littlekit && beetlekit
  -- lh chocolate silver lynx point
  -- stubborn && questions everything
  -- speaks in bolded #96b6a6

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[ROEFLAME .]

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Deerkit's reaction radiates nothing but anxiety, but Roeflame still offers the young kit an encouraging smile, never one to underestimate the potential in even the shyest of a herd. Lightflower crosses her mind, even under all the disappointment that had begun to taper gradually, her former apprentice had shown herself to be a capable warrior, alongside her shyer nature.
Curious optics watch as the young kit steps forward, taking on the task at paw with at least some sense of determination.
Her child's soft gasp draws Roeflame's attention away momentarily, brow bone quirking in response to their warning.
You can't say that, the bug thing, Beetlekit could hear you mom.
"Hmm..? Beetlekit-?" Dovekit circles around, watching out for the brother in question- but as quick as their attention is snagged it was stolen as their denmate suddenly springs forward.
As Deerkit shows a small struggle, Roeflame's interest only strengthens, a please smile gracing rounded features as the kitten has something to show for his hard work at last.
"Wonderful job, Deerkit! You can give it a try, though I can't imagine they taste too good." Roeflame praises with a hum of amusement, giving Rabbitnose a grateful smile at his input towards the activity.
["Alright! Should we go find another?"

‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎┌── SHE BLOWS OUTTA NOWHERE ⋅✴⋅ ROMAN CANDLE OF THE WILD ──┐‎

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• 
  ROEFLAME ✩ she/her, Lead Warrior of Thunderclan, twenty-two moons.
  ⭃ petite cinnamon silver ticked tabby with murky green eyes & a small scar over her left eye.
  ⭃ mate to Burnstorm ☀ mentor to Foxpaw
  ⭃ peaceful and healing powerplay permitted ☀ underline and tag when attacking
  ⭃ penned by Noor ↛ @toyangel on discord, feel free to dm for plots.

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[Scarletpaw]

Scarletkit had just been bickering with one of the other kits about the best way to swat a mossball (her way is so much better! Why can't they see that?) when she hears Roeflame beckon the lot of them over. She pricks her ears and skitters over to the queen, split eyes round with curiosity as she gazes up at her. She likes Roeflame. The she-cat is awfully nice, and always plays with her when she asks her to. Not only that, but she hears that Roeflame is a very important cat, one of the…leaders of the clan, maybe? If that's the case, Scarletkit wants to make a good impression, and so she always listens to what Roeflame has to say!

On this day, she wants them to hunt bugs so she can find the best bug hunter, and immediately the she-kit straightens with sharp focus. Like Dovekit, she wants to be the best at everything, and her eyes are already narrowing with determination. But Deerkit gets to go first, and she tries not to pout. She watches her denmate pounce, and swat the cricket down with a slight plunge of her heart. She wants to be happy for her denmate, but hearing the praise of the queen and nearby warrior has her frowning with a bit of jealousy. "Can I go next?" She blurts, glancing back at Roeflame. She wants a turn so she can have praise, too!

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