so much for stardust ✘ Meeting [10/31]

[Sablemist]

Finally feeling familiar ground of camp beneath her paws again was almost surreal in the face of all the trials they've overcome up until now. The call of a meeting started by someone other than Cicadastar's extravagant voice was odd to say the least. Sablepaw held no doubt in Smokethroat's capabilaties, not a single one. But it would take the bicolored molly quite some time to get used to the sudden change. Cicadastar's reign was all she knew from the moment she could toddle about the former river king's paws. How would they navigate without him? "Little mäuschen, you’ve been very brave." A distant memory chimes. Embodying the soft, coaxing tone of their fallen leader. Although those words were spoken during a time of fear and uncertainty he praised her for weathering the storm. Now, they ring true again. With the collapse of the rogue's hold on riverclan, Sablepaw needed to steel herself and prepare to step into a chapter that no longer included a tom she looked up to. The hazy vision of riverclan's, and by proxy, her future would take bravery.

Soft blue eyes trail across the gathered group to lock upon vivid orange. The former colony cats all receive name changes that seemed rather fitting for each individual named. Several kittens rise into the rank of apprenticeship and it makes her dwell upon her own pending status. With her own assessment recently passed she knew there was a chance at receiving her warrior name today. But it also meant leaving the apprentice den. There was a bit of disappointment in the realization of it. Her departure would mean no more late night talks with Beepaw or Fernpaw, it would mean leaving behind her coveted spot next to Stalkingpaw's old nest. But it also signified a new beginning. Cindershade had trained her for this very moment and she was sure both Wolverinefang and Stalkingpaw were watching her from the stars above.

She feels her breath hitch in her throat as the ivory speckled tom spoke her name alongside Hazepaw and Catfishpaw. This was it, this was her moment. Gathering herself, Sablepaw took a step forward, listening as he recited the vows given. "I do." She states softly whilst giving a shallow nod of her head.

✿ ≖≖ riverclan apprentice / twelve moons old / she/her ≖≖ ✿​

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[SMOKESTAR]

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Good to know...despite all of their penchants for trouble, which has hopefully gotten out of their systems, they sounded ready. An orange eye narrowed in a warning at Willowroot's oldest, remembering the day the clan frantically searched for them as a kitten and the many times after they had caused no end of mischief. That same gaze moved to Catfishpaw who had more than paid for her own foolishness as well. Sablepaw's earlier stunt in the river where she needed to be saved out of a misguided attempt to prove herself also came to mind..they had all grown so much since then. Except maybe Hazepaw who just the other day was up to their usual schemes with Bitekit...he would let that one slide for now.

"Then by the powers of StarClan I give you all your names." Smokethroat raises his head up, shoulders squared.

"Hazepaw. from this moment on you will be known as Hazewish - your mentor will have wished the best for you and I hope you know he'd be proud. Carry yourself with your head held high and do right by RiverClan in his honor." There was a short, clipped way he referred to Hazepaw's mentor as if rushing past the topic - Smokethroat didn't linger on it, as though pained at the mere mention of Cicadastar. Maybe one day he could say his mate's name without feeling a claw twist in his heart.

"Sablepaw, from this moment on you will be known as Sablemist - for your stealth, for your light steps, for getting swamp water on me." A mischievous spark of amusement arose across his face, "...no matter what anyone says, no matter the blood you carry, you are and always will be RiverClan."
He never liked Boneripple, he had never approved of her and probably never would have even if she did remain with them but she had brought them two very skilled and good apprentices and it was a horrible shame only one got to be named. "Stalkingpaw would be proud of you. You carry her in your new name."

And finally...his stare fell on Catfishpaw, that Pikesplash somehow managed to get an apprentice to be a proper warrior was a miracle in itself and that she had survived her badger attack and bounced back was another, "Catfishpaw, from this moment on you will be known as Catfishleap, you have made great leaps in of itself to get to this point and you should pride yourself in your skills in the water."

He allows them their moment, their clanmates cheering before he flicks his tail in a dismissal, "Lichentail will be handing out patrols later, you are all dismissed."

——✘ when does ripple become a tidal wave ———✘ when does a candle become a flame

• OOC can go here.
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  Smokethroat
  —⊰⋅ Deputy of RiverClan
  —⊰⋅ He/Him
  "SPEECH", 'THOUGHTS', ATTACK
  —⊰⋅ Black tom w/vitiligo & one orange eye.
  

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[.Swanpaw]

SWANPAW༄｡˚⋆​

And as folks walk by, you see with your eye​

He feels like his insides are about to become outsides. Stomach churning and legs jelly, Swanpaw tries his hardest to keep his face neutral. It's hard, and his expression is probably more odd than if he had just let his natural frown take hold, but he wants so hard to look braver than he's feeling now. Desperate for a distraction, his jade green eyes latch onto Smokethroat. Smokethroat, not Cicadastar. Because Cicadastar is dead now. It felt so odd to stand in the middle of their home, battered and bruised, and not see Cicadastar standing above them all. He's in a better place now, the tom tries to comfort himself. StarClan will care for him.

The colony's new names are nice, the kits become apprentices, and it almost feels like everything is normal once more. If he closes his eyes, perhaps he'll be transported back to his and Bubblepaw's own ceremony. Then he hears his name, and his eyes snap back open, and all calmness is lost once more. He stands on doe legs and smiles—a wobbly, nervous smile—at Lilybloom. Swanpaw dips his head respectfully and keeps it down for a few seconds longer before finally looking back up.
"I-I won't let you down" He tries to assure her, but he can't help but think about his former mentor and how they retired midway through his own apprenticeship. Was he that awful to train that his mentor couldn't even wait until he was a warrior? Stars, he needs to get a grip on himself.


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"Hold me" is repeatedly given​

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  Swanpw ༄ riverclan ༄ apprentice ༄ he/him ༄ bisexual ༄ npc x npc ༄ sibling of bubblepaw༄ penned by catburger

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[Nightfish]

𓆝 . ° ✦ A lot of new names have to be given out, so Nightfish may be forgiven for zoning out a bit after a while. He makes the appropriate noises of enthusiasm along with every new cat brought forward but doesn’t really pay attention: the names slide right out of his brain anyway. That is until it’s his name being called — as Smoke assigns him an apprentice.

He’s not sure what to think of the honor (he kind of thought being a drypaw meant it would never happen, honestly) so he just… doesn’t, meeting Carepaw’s (is that right?) enthusiastic nose touch with a bit of a fumble as he tries not to headbutt her in the process.

“Let’s, huh, do our best,” he says, but she’s already bounding away towards her fellow apprentices. Alrighty then. He sits back with a shrug.

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  NIGHTFISH — HE/HIM ･ 38 MOONS ･ WARRIOR OF RIVERCLAN ･ PENNED BY KANGOO

  a large black and lilac chimera with high white and blue-yellow heterochromia and an expressionless face.

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[bubbleburst]

"GOT A LITTLE CASH NOW SO THAT SKIRT IS DIOR"​

It feels strange to see Smokethroat sitting high above everyone else. When Bubblepaw tilts her head upward towards the sky in anticipation she expects to see the long and willowy form of Cicadastar, but instead is met with the scarred and speckled form of their new leader. The change is unusual, but not unwelcome. Bubblepaw looks at all change as reasonable and interesting. Meetings were always so interesting, even if they were just for routine ceremonies and benign announcements, but this one is even more interesting because of the change in hands of clan leadership.

Bubblepaw sits excitedly next to Swanpaw, and is all but literally vibrating as she listens and watches on. The silver tabby apprentice is far from the focus of this meeting, but still finds thrill in listening to every detail. When Smokethroat mentions her brother, she all but practically leaps to her feet. She hadn't felt it was fair for Swanpaw's mentor to retire during his apprenticeship- something that she knew bothered him, too- but figured that the situation would right itself. And she was right! Now Swanpaw had a cool mentor like Lilybloom to look up to.

After raising her voice to cheer for the new warriors, apprentices, and Colony names of RiverClan, Bubblepaw turns an expectant gaze to the nervous form of her brother. She tips her head to the side as he greets Lilybloom in a fawnish manner. He must be excited for this new opportunity, right? After giving him a moment to say hello to the warrior, Bubblepaw leans in to brush her shoulder against his and smile sweetly "Congrats! You'll do great. Everything happens for a reason."
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