- Dec 21, 2023
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Badgerstripe's talks with her old friends went about as well as she deserved. She has yet to know where she stands with them now, or if they've forgiven her - if they ever could. But she had convinced them, without manipulation and ill intent this time, to join her on a little 'girl's night out'. Just the three of them, in which she hopes to catch up on everything she's missed in their lives, and hopefully begin to rekindle a trustful bond.
It fills her with relief, and she looks forward to this. But there is still a sense of unease yet, something that feels.. wrong, like a piece is still missing. Like there is still a cat yet that she feels the undeniable need to pull close and hold dear, like Palefire and Lightflower. The last piece of the puzzle who will fulfill her purpose and make her feel truly whole again. But she feels it does not give her the same feeling as building burnt bridges or apologizing for dire mistakes. Not like them. It hits her like a deep worry, pressuring her to act - to protect.
Sleekserpent, a newer friend made during the peak of Badgerstripe's depression. The only cat in this Clan who, in her own little self-isolation, barely knew Badgerstripe enough to be deeply affected by what she did when she left the camp open to wolf invaders. She was like a breath of fresh air, and even when greeted with hostility (and rightfully defended herself against), was willing to look past her to the once-bubbly-and-outgoing personality that lay dormant within. Their friendship had started then, and only grew as Badgerstripe began to reform. Now, Sleekserpent is just as dear to her as Palefire and Lightflower once were - and, hopefully, will be again.
But.. there were others, too. Cats that may not be considered 'friends' to Sleekserpent, rather mere associates, but certainly appear to be to Badgerstripe. Including.. some of the recent exiles. At first, she held her apprehension; she'd behave near these cats, even reluctantly take part in some of their gossip, all for the sake of being around Sleekserpent - it helped them bond, so of course she would take the little risks. But what started as minor discomfort and an inkling of something off, quickly became full-blown nervousness as some of these cats were exiled.
" Hey, " the tortoiseshell molly greets, approaching the lighter-colored feline with a casual yet friendly smile. She thinks, on the surface, that she is inviting Sleekserpent out to make some friends and get out of her shell. It would do him some good, she thinks - just like it had did Badgerstripe some good - to be more active within ThunderClan. And, naively, she's convinced her friends will adore him.. he could be one of them!
But.. below the surface, embedded in her subconscious, lies a need to protect this cat and a plethora of apprehension for the path he seems to be taking. Of course, to no fault of his own - she doesn't believe Sleekserepent capable of the crimes these exiles have committed. " So . . Lightflower, Palefire and I are going out in a couple of nights. I thought it'd be fun to have, yknow.. just a relaxing night out with the girls. We can hunt and talk! I think you should come with - you might have some fun! " The tone is cheerful and lighthearted, but the pushiness that once was placed on Palefire and Lightflower returns to Badgerstripe once more. There are words left unsaid that mark her very motives. I don't like your friends. I think you should find a better crowd. I can give you better ones.
BADGERSTRIPE ( she/her )
It fills her with relief, and she looks forward to this. But there is still a sense of unease yet, something that feels.. wrong, like a piece is still missing. Like there is still a cat yet that she feels the undeniable need to pull close and hold dear, like Palefire and Lightflower. The last piece of the puzzle who will fulfill her purpose and make her feel truly whole again. But she feels it does not give her the same feeling as building burnt bridges or apologizing for dire mistakes. Not like them. It hits her like a deep worry, pressuring her to act - to protect.
Sleekserpent, a newer friend made during the peak of Badgerstripe's depression. The only cat in this Clan who, in her own little self-isolation, barely knew Badgerstripe enough to be deeply affected by what she did when she left the camp open to wolf invaders. She was like a breath of fresh air, and even when greeted with hostility (and rightfully defended herself against), was willing to look past her to the once-bubbly-and-outgoing personality that lay dormant within. Their friendship had started then, and only grew as Badgerstripe began to reform. Now, Sleekserpent is just as dear to her as Palefire and Lightflower once were - and, hopefully, will be again.
But.. there were others, too. Cats that may not be considered 'friends' to Sleekserpent, rather mere associates, but certainly appear to be to Badgerstripe. Including.. some of the recent exiles. At first, she held her apprehension; she'd behave near these cats, even reluctantly take part in some of their gossip, all for the sake of being around Sleekserpent - it helped them bond, so of course she would take the little risks. But what started as minor discomfort and an inkling of something off, quickly became full-blown nervousness as some of these cats were exiled.
" Hey, " the tortoiseshell molly greets, approaching the lighter-colored feline with a casual yet friendly smile. She thinks, on the surface, that she is inviting Sleekserpent out to make some friends and get out of her shell. It would do him some good, she thinks - just like it had did Badgerstripe some good - to be more active within ThunderClan. And, naively, she's convinced her friends will adore him.. he could be one of them!
But.. below the surface, embedded in her subconscious, lies a need to protect this cat and a plethora of apprehension for the path he seems to be taking. Of course, to no fault of his own - she doesn't believe Sleekserepent capable of the crimes these exiles have committed. " So . . Lightflower, Palefire and I are going out in a couple of nights. I thought it'd be fun to have, yknow.. just a relaxing night out with the girls. We can hunt and talk! I think you should come with - you might have some fun! " The tone is cheerful and lighthearted, but the pushiness that once was placed on Palefire and Lightflower returns to Badgerstripe once more. There are words left unsaid that mark her very motives. I don't like your friends. I think you should find a better crowd. I can give you better ones.
( ooc ) @Sleekserpent.
