SLATESNARL
stronger than a country hoss
- Nov 26, 2022
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What was he even doing here?
It does not feel right for Slate to be present, involved in the business of a clan he had stumbled upon only days ago. He pulled his weight by hunting and participating in patrols, albeit he felt like some sort of imposter while doing so. Slate was only here for his brother's sake, not because he had wanted a taste of clan life. Life here was different — not necessarily bad, but different. It was something that the tom was still unsure of; would he return to the slums and live off of sewage-soaked rats or would he remain here with Duskmane, a warrior of the forest?
The blustery, chilly winds hit Slate's features and attacked him with tiny ice particles that clung to his nose, whiskers, and facial hairs. Having been raised on the streets without a proper shelter to call home, Slate found himself slightly more accustomed to the cold than, say, a kittypet would. His long, thick coat was suited for this weather as well, though he was still freezing his ass off and hoped that this patrol would wrap up sooner than later.
Coming to a halt with the rest of the SkyClan patrol, Slate casts his gaze upward to sweep over that of the entire WindClan group. So, this is "WindClan", another group whose name has been thrown around in one of the "clan basics" lectures. They were not on friendly terms, from what Slate could remember, so he figured he'd just stand his ground and let the others handle this one.
His gaze dances around, assessing the strange cats, before landing directly on the scarred, red-ticked tabby tom among them. A moment passes by as his brain combs through memories and moments, trying to place a name to the face. Alas, he's encountered so many different individuals over the course of his lifetime, he cannot bring himself to remember everything. Slate knows for a fact that he's seen that tom before in the twolegplace; another rogue gone clan cat, eh? Had the streets grown too rough and tumble to live on?
His ears prick, half-listening to everything as he stares Speckleclaw down. Something about herbs, something about WindClanners being sick, something about SkyClan refusing to hand them over. Slate really did not have a grasp on the politics of these clans yet; as a rogue, it was all too much, too complicated. However, the dark-furred tom is quick to pick up on the energy building between the two patrols and felt tension well up in his shoulders. That was an awfully large patrol of cats; were their intentions to take what they wanted by force?
Slate stands, slowly assuming a battle-ready stance over the course of the exchange, the hairs along his spine prickling with anticipation. What the WindClanners commented and spat toward them did not particularly bother him, as he held no loyalty to any clan, though the young she-cat's mention of kittypets and rolling over for the likes of twolegs struck a certain nerve within Slate. It was as if he snapped out of a trance, his amber gaze now focusing on the dark tabby apprentice, pupils narrowing into black daggers. "Don't assume we're all pampered twoleg pets. That will be your downfall, kit." Icily states the scarred rogue in Firepaw's direction. She is young, rash, and naive with a lot to learn. SkyClan obviously has some sort of reputation as a kittypet haven, much to Slate's distaste, but not everyone was a kittypet or even a kittypet-supporter by default.
And, with that, Blazestar finally speaks his much-anticipated input on the matter. The "Kittypet King", they called him, and yet he did not cower in fear or back down from a challenge. A band of battle-hungry cats awaited him, foaming at the mouth like a pack of wolves lusting for a kill, and yet he spat back in the WindClan patrol leader's face without hesitation. Blazestar, even from the moment Slate had first met him, did not necessarily scream power or intimidation but admittedly... that was quite a bold move from the older male. Despite being a former kittypet, Blazestar possessed the grit of a wild cat and obviously stood his ground for the clan he led.
His flame-colored stare rested on the ragdoll tom, brow ever so slightly cocking. It was not easy to impress the intense, surly Slate, but today Blazestar had beat the odds.
It does not feel right for Slate to be present, involved in the business of a clan he had stumbled upon only days ago. He pulled his weight by hunting and participating in patrols, albeit he felt like some sort of imposter while doing so. Slate was only here for his brother's sake, not because he had wanted a taste of clan life. Life here was different — not necessarily bad, but different. It was something that the tom was still unsure of; would he return to the slums and live off of sewage-soaked rats or would he remain here with Duskmane, a warrior of the forest?
The blustery, chilly winds hit Slate's features and attacked him with tiny ice particles that clung to his nose, whiskers, and facial hairs. Having been raised on the streets without a proper shelter to call home, Slate found himself slightly more accustomed to the cold than, say, a kittypet would. His long, thick coat was suited for this weather as well, though he was still freezing his ass off and hoped that this patrol would wrap up sooner than later.
Coming to a halt with the rest of the SkyClan patrol, Slate casts his gaze upward to sweep over that of the entire WindClan group. So, this is "WindClan", another group whose name has been thrown around in one of the "clan basics" lectures. They were not on friendly terms, from what Slate could remember, so he figured he'd just stand his ground and let the others handle this one.
His gaze dances around, assessing the strange cats, before landing directly on the scarred, red-ticked tabby tom among them. A moment passes by as his brain combs through memories and moments, trying to place a name to the face. Alas, he's encountered so many different individuals over the course of his lifetime, he cannot bring himself to remember everything. Slate knows for a fact that he's seen that tom before in the twolegplace; another rogue gone clan cat, eh? Had the streets grown too rough and tumble to live on?
His ears prick, half-listening to everything as he stares Speckleclaw down. Something about herbs, something about WindClanners being sick, something about SkyClan refusing to hand them over. Slate really did not have a grasp on the politics of these clans yet; as a rogue, it was all too much, too complicated. However, the dark-furred tom is quick to pick up on the energy building between the two patrols and felt tension well up in his shoulders. That was an awfully large patrol of cats; were their intentions to take what they wanted by force?
Slate stands, slowly assuming a battle-ready stance over the course of the exchange, the hairs along his spine prickling with anticipation. What the WindClanners commented and spat toward them did not particularly bother him, as he held no loyalty to any clan, though the young she-cat's mention of kittypets and rolling over for the likes of twolegs struck a certain nerve within Slate. It was as if he snapped out of a trance, his amber gaze now focusing on the dark tabby apprentice, pupils narrowing into black daggers. "Don't assume we're all pampered twoleg pets. That will be your downfall, kit." Icily states the scarred rogue in Firepaw's direction. She is young, rash, and naive with a lot to learn. SkyClan obviously has some sort of reputation as a kittypet haven, much to Slate's distaste, but not everyone was a kittypet or even a kittypet-supporter by default.
And, with that, Blazestar finally speaks his much-anticipated input on the matter. The "Kittypet King", they called him, and yet he did not cower in fear or back down from a challenge. A band of battle-hungry cats awaited him, foaming at the mouth like a pack of wolves lusting for a kill, and yet he spat back in the WindClan patrol leader's face without hesitation. Blazestar, even from the moment Slate had first met him, did not necessarily scream power or intimidation but admittedly... that was quite a bold move from the older male. Despite being a former kittypet, Blazestar possessed the grit of a wild cat and obviously stood his ground for the clan he led.
His flame-colored stare rested on the ragdoll tom, brow ever so slightly cocking. It was not easy to impress the intense, surly Slate, but today Blazestar had beat the odds.
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edit: slate is open for attacks (multiple opponents and interventions)! just note his size and skill level before engaging ^^
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✰ SLATE
—— amab, uses he/him pronouns. twenty-nine moons old. warrior of skyclan; former rogue.
—— unrefined, rough and tumble rogue who is not accustomed to clan life. only trustful of his littermate, duskmane.
—— link to tags. @ on discord for plots.
quite the hulk of a cat, slate stands above the average clanmate with an arrogant gait. he has a dark gray ( bordering on black ) colored pelt with a pale-brown-tinged underbelly and whisps of tan at the tips of his chest hairs. amber-colored eyes contrast against his dark palette. notable features include a jagged scar across his right eye and two small scratches across the bridge of his nose. -
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