The Catch || Intro

Basspaw

Where’s my Mind
Sep 7, 2024
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CAN YOU SEE ME NOW? 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞

Basspaw shakes himself off as he steps out of the river, his tail flicking back and forth sending droplets of water through the air. “Wow this is a big one,” Basspaw thinks to himself as the fish, a decently sized common carp, wriggles in his mouth back and forth. “This trout is gonna be so good.” Basspaw says, words muffled from the fish in his mouth. His stomach growls as he trots away from the river and begins to head in direction of the fresh kill pile.

A cool breeze blows over the water, causing Basspaw to shiver. Startled by the sudden coolness, Basspaw drops the fish out of his mouth. “Oh no!” He exclaims and uses his front two paws to hold the fish down before gently biting and holding the fish in his mouth once again. With the fish secure in his mouth, Basspaw looks around then begins to walk towards the pile with a sense of pride in his handiwork, as well as some renewed energy and alertness.




[penned by Amaterasu - 𓆞]
𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 THAT I'M SHINING LIKE A STAR




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    (( Basspaw ))
    Basspaw is a white and cream colored cat with mossy green eyes and a striped pattern
 
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☾ ⋆*・゚ Basspaw was still dripping wet from his previous hunt when he arrived to camp; he's already quite skilled at fishing, living up to his name. The golden apprentice strode boldly straight to the fresh kill pile, passing right past Rockpaw. He couldn't help but stare, they were quite pretty. If he could just say something clever or interesting, maybe he'd be able to catch another glance of Basspaw's green eyes. 'Come on Rockpaw, speak, hurry up!'

"Whoa nice catch—" Rockpaws compliment was immediately cut short by Basspaw dropping the carp and scrambling to pick it. The dark-stripped apprentice's mouth clicked shut, not so subtly turning his head so he would be caught trying to hold back his laugh caught in his throat. He mentally scolded himself as he shook from the effort of suppressing his laughter.



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    Rockpaw— He/Him ・ 9 moons ・ Riverclan apprentice・ PENNED BY @Ghostunes!
    ☀︎ A charcoal ticked Tom with a yellow chest and underbelly.

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CAN YOU SEE ME NOW? 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞
Basspaw turns in the direction of the voice, ears twitching with embarrassment as he realizes that someone saw his slip-up. Basspaw looks over to Rockpaw, while he sets the fish gently on the ground and places a single paw on it.

“Hey Pebblepaw,” he grins, all teeth and shining fur. “Look at the size of this trout!” Still beaming with pride, hoping to make Rockpaw forget about his little mistake with a quick smile.“If anyone would appreciate this fish it’d be him.” Basspaw thinks to himself, taking in the sight of the cat he’s been watching in secret from the waters.






[penned by Amaterasu - 𓆞]
𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 THAT I'M SHINING LIKE A STAR




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    (( Basspaw ))
    Basspaw is a white and cream colored cat with mossy green eyes and a striped pattern
 
Since Bugbite isn't the greatest at fishing, never much of a fisher in general, any catch that others bring are the greatest to him. Especially so Streamsongs catches, she amazes him each day with the things she hauls back to camp. Who wouldn't feel a little proud at that?

Speaking of catches- Bugbite is busy helping with nursery reinforcement whenever Basspaw brings in the carp, finishing off the final stick weave in the row as he turns his head. How neat! Seemed bigger than the apprentice, thats for sure- his whiskers twitch in amusement whenever he watches Basspaw drop it. "Slippery things, aren't they?" thats another reason he couldn't fish, with clumsy paws suited more for land than to be graceful in the water. On outings with Stream, he can recall more than a few times when a fish just popped out right between his paws and back in to the water before he could land the killing blow.

"Good catch, buddy." the corners of his eyes wrinkle as he gives the apprentice a big smile, echoing Rockpaws sentiment. "Surprised it didn't gobble you up!" his voice is a gentle jest. There'd be no way for the fish to eat him (and nevertheless, regard that this is one of Bugs irrational fears) but it was a pretty decent size.

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    bugbite ʚ♡ɞ bugpaw
    cis male ʚ♡ɞ he/him ʚ♡ɞ 27 months
    riverclan warrior ʚ♡ɞ mentoring n/a
    red cameo with white and blue eyes ʚ♡ɞ sharp-edged & sleek
    "speech, B3D9B2" ʚ♡ɞ thoughts
    mates with streamsong ʚ♡ɞ bisexual
    smells like lotus' and moss ʚ♡ɞ hint of something sweet
    penned by chuff
 
It's been a common case for Blackkit to approach to the freshkill pile, not to take a meal herself, but often to take the time of analyzing the gathered marine creature and appreciating each of its existence even in their death. For Blackkit's age, she has been doing well with fishing the small water critters, her speed a significant thing. Her passion of the water and aqua animals have grown immensely across the early life since her loneliest time at that terrible place. How she had found her grand dream of seeking the legendary sea where all water creatures go. To become a clever fisher and efficent swimmer, Blackkit have to in order to reach to her ultimate dream: Finding the Everblue.

"Whooaaa, a carp!"

Blackkit plans to do another marine appreciation and seeing Basspaw with a descent sized fish in mouth, she stops to admire the catch. Her amber eyes twinkle, but her head perks when he drops the fish, blinking hard a few times. Oop. Even when caught right between the coming inevitable death, these fishes sure can be some stubborn things, Blackkit thinks with amusement. Soon, she joins in the forming crowd around Basspaw. Blackkit's eyes continue to shine more and her mouth widens a slight when the carp's size fully registers in her mind that bubbles out of infinite wonder. "How did you catch it?!" she asks Basspaw, hoping that he'll share a useful fishing info or few.

She can't resist but sway her head in joy, grateful to get to be in a group full of talented individuals. She wants to catch fishes that are twice— no, even— thrice bigger than her! "Wow, look at the size of this fish! This is so cool!" The delighted excitement doesn't cease even in the slightest over time, almost is her joy becoming like a fire in the wild making. Blackkit doesnt realize she's in her fishing stance, her position low and firm with intense focus while she deeply imagines herself planning to catch a fish like what Basspaw caught, the dead prey before them all her target. One day, she'll become an amazing fisher, though, only as long as she keeps trying— She will! She will! She will!
 
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"They sure are, thanks to those slimy scales! Almost makes them hard to eat sometimes," she giggled softly at Bugbite calling the fish 'slippery things', a warm smile curling her lips as she wandered up to the group. Mint green eyes fell to the carp that Basspaw seemed to be struggling with, and they went round with awe. "Wow, truly Basspaw, well done! I'm impressed you managed to pull that thing out of the river!" Her tone was teasing but nonetheless sincere, casting the cream tabby a grin. Cloudpaw herself had always fancied herself a strong fisher, and she was happy to admit that this was a mighty catch deserving of all the praise he was receiving!

An amused snort escaped her at Black-kit's embellished amazement with the size of the fish, tail twitching slightly behind her as she padded over to the kitten. She had dropped down into what looked like a pretend crouch, hunting the dead water-dweller with an eagerness that was inspiring. The ivory apprentice crouched low to the ground as well, shadowing the girl with a twinkle in her eye. "Well, by the look of you sweetheart, you'll be bringing back your own legendary catch in no time!" It was wonderful to see her peers and even the youngest members of their clan showing so much enthusiasm for their contributions. What a lovely sight to behold.

  • CLOUDPAW she / her, apprentice of riverclan, 9 moons
    long-hair white and cinnamon chimera with pale green eyes. petite and elegant.
    npc x npc // younger sister to moonbeam and rowan // littermate to crawfishpaw
    single, crushing on no one // mentored by no one // mentor to no one
    peaceful and healing powerplay permitted // underline and tag when attacking.
    penned by limerence@limericks. on discord, feel free to dm for plots.