The Ghost Of You ❄ Shc Worm Litter ❄ Is All That I Have Left

[Antiigone]

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✦ RULES AND GUIDELINES GENETICS INFO DUCKSHIMMER'S NAMING LIST RIPPLESTREAM'S NAME LIST

• DUCKSHIMMER X RIPPLESTREAM
  This is a love story.
  One in which every chapter after the happily ever has been written in tear-salted ink. An epilogue of grief and the desperation to write within every blank space a means to avoid the inevitable conclusion. A woeful attempt to write on even when one's hands tremble with cold.
  
  Duckshimmer and Ripplestream aren't close; barely acquaintances, barely friendly, but in each other they found themselves bound by that hopeless need for comfort. Duckshimmer, mourning a lover, and Ripplestream, a reacquainted sibling; a person taken from them both too quickly. In a world left just a little colder, these two found a spark of warmth in the other. Love, with no place to go but six feet under, found a new outlet one fateful, emotional night.
  
  Although their reason for coming into being is not the happiest, nor can the reluctant parents promise a better future is inbound, the two still vow to love these kittens as best as they can. This story is about love in all its messiness with little lives caught in the crossfire.
  
  Thank you Floppie for the code!! I can't code for shit!!! <3
  

• Obligatory not Fcfs WORM LITTER ALERT!! They will age realistically starting [02/14] Casual activity is accepted, but I do plan on this litter being a big source of development for Duckshimmer and Singeglare so not too casual heehee, but no pressure until at least 3ish moons! I prefer these kits stay in Shadowclan until they become warriors but honestly no pressure! Wherever the plot takes you I'm excited to see! Keep in mind IC consequences Please include at least name/gender/personality etc., however quality over quantity is encouraged <3 Please include alternate names and we highly encourage you to check the Shadowclan Census to avoid double prefixes Angst is allowed! Dad will be very loving and present in their lives, Duckshimmer however will be rather distant / flip-flopping in her emotions toward the kits The choosing date is [02/13]

  
  

  slot one​

  
  

  slot two​

• 

  Sire: LH black w/ vitiligo (carrying chocolate, point)
  Dam: LH chocolate torbie point w/ vitiligo (carrying solid)
  
  Toms can be black, chocolate, black tabby, chocolate tabby, red tabby, seal point, chocolate point, lynx point, chocolate lynx point, or flame point
  She-cats can be black, chocolate, black tabby, chocolate tabby, tortoiseshell, chocolate tortoiseshell, torbie, chocolate torbie, seal point, chocolate point, lynx point, chocolate lynx point, tortoiseshell point, chocolate tortoiseshell point, torbie point, or chocolate torbie point

  
  
  ❄ kits will be longhaired
  ❄ points will have blue eyes; non-point kits can have any realistic eye color besides blue
  ❄ kits will have vitiligo (developing it is optional)
  ❄ red-based kits will mask black, chocolate, black tabby, or chocolate tabby
  ❄ black-based kits will carry chocolate; tabbies will carry solid; non-point kits will carry point.
  
  
  
  Duckshimmer is gen 1 | Ripplestream is gen 1 | Kits will be gen 2
  
  Kits will be Half siblings To Sneezeduck, Swallowflutter and Singeglare
  Kits will be nniblings to Shriketalon, Chilledstar
  
• 
  ⤷ 'S' themed names Sharpkit, Squeak-kit, Spikekit, Songkit, Snorekit, Shinningkit, Salamanderkit, Scerenekit, Scratchkit etc.
  ⤷ After Shadowclan Shadekit, Stalkingkit,
  ⤷ Appearance based Strikingkit, Softkit, Smilekit, Silverkit, Sablekit, Skunk-kit, Shortkit,
  ⤷ After you-know-who Shiverkit, Shatter/edkit, Sliverkit, Snowflakekit
  
  ⤷ No nos: After anyone currently on the census, Chilled, Chilly
  
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  ⤷After family: Bird, Adder, Icicle, Ice, Bloom
  ⤷After Shadowclan: Mud, Muddy, Pine, Pitch
  
  ⤷No nos: Any name on the census, important figures currently still alive (Hps), Jagged

 

[nocthymia]

tracking.....

 

[vulture]

NAMEKIT [ to be named icly ]

TRYOUT BY VULTUREx

DUCKSHIMMER X RIPPLESTREAM ・ GEN 02 ・ AGENDER ・ SHC KIT ・ 00 MOONS

SOMETIMES I FEEL COLD, EVEN PARALYZED
MY INTERIOR WORLD NEEDS TO SANITIZE
I'VE GOT TO STEP THROUGH OR I'LL DISSIPATE

PREFIX ・ to be decided icly
SUFFIX ・ given for its rank as a kit​

✦ PRESENTATION ・ DISPOSITION ・ MOTIVATIONS & FEARS ・ DEVELOPMENTS ・ SYMBOLISM & THEMES

• namekit is a longhaired seal point with pale blue eyes, its fur beginning as a soft, dusky white before darkening with age into cool-toned points. its presence is quiet, almost spectral, moving with a detached stillness that makes it seem more observer than participant. it speaks only when spoken to, offering precise, efficient answers with no unnecessary words. utterly unemotional, namekit lacks empathy and follows rules with unwavering obedience, neither questioning them nor considering their impact on others. it does not seek companionship, nor does it avoid it—social bonds are irrelevant compared to duty. to others, its neutrality can be unsettling, a cat that neither comforts nor condemns, only watches, judges, and obeys.​

• GENETICS LH SEAL POINT namekit is a small, downy bundle of fur, its coat still the soft, pale cream of a newborn. its tiny paws are pink, its ears and nose only beginning to show the faintest hints of color. like all pointed cats, it is born nearly white, a blank canvas waiting for the slow bloom of darkness to take hold. but already, there are signs of what it will become. a cool-toned dusk lingers at the edges of its ears, a whisper of shadow that will deepen with time. its fur is impossibly soft, still holding onto the fine silkiness of a kitten's first coat. the longer strands along its tail and chest give it a slightly unkempt appearance, the beginnings of the luxurious plume it will one day carry. its whiskers are long and fine, almost too delicate for its tiny face, curving outward like the filaments of a feather. its eyes are pale, almost ghostly in their blueness. they are the color of a frozen lake, an icy clarity that is striking even in such a young kit. there is a sharpness to them, even when it is barely awake, a depth that will only grow more piercing as it ages. in the dim light of the den, they catch the faintest gleam, a glacial glow against the softness of its fur. as the moons pass, the change in its fur begins in earnest. the soft dusky hue of its points deepens, darkening at the edges like ink seeping into paper. its ears take on a richer hue, a deep black with cool undertones, untouched by warmth. its paws, once pink and unmarked, now wear the same shade, the color bleeding upward into its legs, leaving the slightly paler fur of its body in stark contrast. its tail is the last to shift, but when it does, it darkens beautifully, its long fur taking on a rippling, shadowed gradient. the contrast between its body and its points grows more striking, the coolness of its coloration setting it apart from others of its kind who may carry hints of warmth in their coats. by the time it reaches its apprenticeship, namekit carries the full depth of its colors. its face is a mask of darkness, a perfect contrast to the icy clarity of its eyes. its fur remains long, flowing in soft, silken waves along its chest and tail. though its frame is still lean with youth, its coat gives it an air of elegance, an almost ethereal presence.even as it moves, there is something ghostlike about it, its pale body shifting through the undergrowth while its darker points seem to hover in the dim light. the shadows cling to it, drawn to the coolness of its tones, accentuating the sharpness of its gaze, the careful precision of its step. namekit is a creature of contrasts—light and dark, softness and sharpness, presence and silence. with time, its fur will only grow more refined, its eyes more knowing, its movements more fluid. but even now, in the earliest moons of its life, it is something unforgettable, a quiet wisp of cold fire waiting to take shape. ✦ will develop vitiligo when older ✦ vitiligo will spread like freckles; will start at points ​

• EXTRAVERSION + x ──────●── x - CONFIDENCE + x ───●───── x - TEMPERAMENT + x ────●──── x -​ namekit is a creature of silence, existing on the edges of conversation rather than within it. it does not seek attention, nor does it shy away from it—when spoken to, it responds with measured words, voice quiet and even. there is no hesitation, no uncertainty, just a simple, efficient response before it lapses back into stillness. it does not waste words. it does not engage in idle chatter. there is something distant about namekit, as if it exists just a step removed from the world around it. while the other kits tumble and play, it sits apart, watching with an unreadable expression. it does not seem lonely. loneliness is a thing that belongs to those who yearn for connection, and namekit does not. it does not seek out others, nor does it reject them. it is simply there, a passive presence that moves through the world with quiet precision. its sense of duty is absolute. from the moment it is old enough to understand the rules of the colony, it follows them to the letter. there is no room for interpretation, no bending to accommodate circumstances. rules are rules. they exist to be followed, and namekit follows them without question. whether they bring fairness or cruelty, benefit or harm, is not its concern. it does not feel satisfaction when order is maintained, nor does it feel guilt when its adherence to the rules results in hardship for others. it does what is required. nothing more, nothing less. empathy is a distant thing to namekit, an abstract concept rather than a feeling it understands. it does not experience the instinct to comfort or reassure. when another kit cries, it does not offer words of kindness or press close in silent support. it simply observes, acknowledging the distress without feeling any urge to respond to it. if asked for help, it will provide it, but only in the most practical sense. if a kit is stuck in a thorn bush, it will pull them free. if a denmate is hungry, it will tell them where to find food. but it does not soften its words, does not attempt to ease pain or fear. this detachment is not cruelty—it does not seek to harm, nor does it take pleasure in the misfortune of others. it simply does not feel what others feel. emotions, to namekit, are facts to be acknowledged, not forces that guide its actions. a cat is sad. a cat is happy. a cat is afraid. these are observations, not experiences. when confronted with conflict, it does not take sides. it does not argue, does not raise its voice or defend its opinions, because it has none. it follows the rules. if one cat is right by the laws of the colony and another is wrong, then the answer is simple. if an order is given, it obeys, regardless of its own thoughts on the matter—though it rarely has any. namekit is not cold in the way an angry or bitter cat might be. it does not lash out, does not seek control or power. it simply exists in quiet neutrality, moving through life with a silent, methodical obedience that is as unnerving as it is unwavering. ✦ its strengths are its unwavering obedience, its detachment & focus, its logical mind, its endurance, and its immunity to manipulation ✦ its weaknesses lie in its lack of adaptability, its lack of emotional intelligence, its dangerous level of obedience, its rigidity & inability to compromise, and its lack of independent thought ​

• ✦​ MOTIVATIONS​ namekit is driven by structure, order, and the belief that rules exist for a reason. it does not question authority or consider morality—only whether an action aligns with what it has been told to do. it finds purpose in obedience, in following orders with precision, and in the clarity of a world where every action is dictated by an external force rather than personal choice. decision-making is not something namekit enjoys or seeks out; it prefers when answers are provided, when there is no ambiguity about what is right or wrong. it does not strive for power, recognition, or personal bonds, nor does it seek to be liked or respected. instead, its sense of worth is tied entirely to how well it follows expectations. praise does not motivate it, nor does scorn deter it—only the rule itself matters. if there is anything namekit 'wants', it is for everything to remain structured and predictable. it does not understand chaos, nor does it care to. it is content in its role as a tool of order, even if others find that existence suffocating. ✦​ FEARS​ despite its emotionless exterior, namekit is not fearless—it simply fears things others do not. what unsettles it most is uncertainty—rules that contradict each other, situations where no clear answer is given, or moments where it is expected to act based on personal judgment rather than established law. it dreads being forced into moral dilemmas, as it does not have a sense of morality—only an understanding of structure. if it is told conflicting things by two authority figures it respects, namekit is left paralyzed. it does not react with guilt or regret, as it lacks the empathy required for that, but with something closer to distress—a feeling of being untethered in a world that no longer makes sense. it also fears failure, but not in the way most cats do. it does not fear disappointing others, only the knowledge that it has not adhered to the structure it relies on. if it breaks a rule, even unintentionally, it will attempt to correct itself immediately, regardless of the consequences. it fears not loneliness, but being useless. ​

• blind obedience, bitter consequences ✦ namekit follows the rules with unwavering precision, but when an order leads to disaster—perhaps a hunting patrol is sent out in a storm, or a cat is denied help due to a rigid interpretation of tradition—other cats begin to question its detachment. some call it heartless, while others argue it is simply doing what is right. namekit, however, does not question itself. it obeyed the rules, and that should be enough. a favorite tool ✦ an ambitious senior warrior takes notice of namekit's unshakable obedience and begins shaping it into their perfect enforcer. orders are given, and namekit carries them out without hesitation, even when they lead to harm. it does not flinch at difficult tasks. it does not question. but as the cat's demands grow harsher, others begin to push back, seeing namekit as little more than a cold, unfeeling pawn. a duty-bound protector ✦ namekit is assigned to watch over a weaker littermate, a fragile denmate, or an elder who cannot care for themselves. it does not offer warmth or companionship, but it ensures that they are fed, that they are safe, that they do not stray from the den. at first, the other cat resents namekit's presence, longing for genuine comfort rather than cold obligation. but over time, they come to realize that namekit's devotion, while emotionless, is unwavering. even if it does not care in the way others do, it will always be there. ​

• ✦​ A TOOL, NOT A BEING​ namekit represents the idea of a person stripped of individuality, an extension of a system rather than its own entity. it is not a cat—it is rule given form. ✦​ COLD LOGIC VS. MORAL CHOICE​ namekit embodies the struggle between structure and morality. it emphasizes the fact that rules are not inherently good. ✦​ ORDER VS. CHAOS​ namekit is order at its most extreme, where structure is maintained even at the cost of reason. its life in a world of adaptability, this creates inevitable conflict. ✦​ THE ABSENCE OF SELF​ namekit does not have its own developed sense of identity. without emotions, opinions, desires, is namekit truly living? or is it simply existing? ✦​ THE MACHINE MASQUERADING​ it operates like an automaton, completing tasks with mechanical precision but lacking warmth, humor, or motivation. ✦​ LOYALTY WITHOUT LOVE​ it is loyal not out of care, but because loyalty is part of its function. it does not protect out of affection, only out of duty. ✦​ EMOTIONLESS ENFORCER​ it carries out orders without hesitation or remorse, a perfect soldier who does not question the mission. ✦​ LAW PERSONIFIED​ namekit follows the rules, whether they are just or cruel. it is not good or evil, only obedient. ​

 

[ouijeejuice]

sprinting on all fours ALSO UNCLE TRACK!!!

TBN DUCKSHIMMER XX RIPPLESTREAM
" Why am I lonely for lonesome love "
FEMALE, SHE / HER | KIT OF SHADOWCLAN | 0 MOONS

CHOCOLATE TORBIE POINT / BLACK CHIMERA W/ VITILIGO

TBN is a chocolate torbie point except for her head which is dipped in black, a mimicry of both parents. Close enough to being a perfect clone to either one but not meeting that mark. Her thoughts on that fact will depend on the thoughts of those around her. She is adorned in a mass of curls, something she wears with pride as it makes her feel closer to her mother. Where physical distance grows she feels stubbornly determined to make sure the metaphorical distance is close. She is born with heterochromia, one eye blue and one green, once again a glaring reminder of the heritage she carries within her blood. Over all her fur is lush, something she grows up struggling to maintain but doing her best, the areas she can reach herself are beautifully kept but those harder to reach spots are matted as she only allows certain cats to groom her. TBN treats upkeep and sharing tongues as a privilege, a power that she can control and she aims to exert that when she has the voice to do so.

Where her fur is curly her tail is straight, as that is the first thing she learns to clean and she does so obsessively. Accidentally ruining the curl pattern with her obsession, something that she will have a melt down about when it occurs. Later in life she will develop vitiligo, eerily similar to Chilledstar's own white splotches it will start blooming across her face and her chin. She will not understand why that should really matter at first, as she never met them she will never truly feel their impact.

Personality.

KIT: 0-3 MOONS

Adventurous, curious, dramatic, energetic

TBN in her early moons can only be described as an anomaly within ShadowClan, as what most kits should be. She's loud, demanding and dramatic straight from birth. She will come into the world screaming and demanding for everyone to look at her, she's made it here and she deserves it after all. This continues as she grows, born to be competitive with her littermate it is a constant back and forth between the pair for who will reach their milestones first. TBN is one for adventure, she loves stories and will seek them out, she will unfortunately think a lot of them are boring and add her own flourish to it.

She develops an interest in the rodents of camp, the frogs and lizards feel so different from them so how could they even be ShadowClan prey? This is the start of her trickling reverence she will carry for Carrionplace and Twolegs, and it will develop with age.

KIT: 4-6 MOONS

Energetic, dramatic, haughty, vain

This is when the side effects of being in a constant tug of war between falling in and out of favour with Duckshimmer will take place. Ripplestream keeps her steady and upright and yet she yearns for more. TBN will start taking careful care of herself to present herself as a independent kit, because surely that must be why Duckshimmer doesn't want to spend time with her. Her fur is always neat and within place, she refrains from playing in the mud she loved to frolic in so much. This creates an impression within herself that she's untouchable almost, finding love within herself and refusing to share it with another. She claims to know her worth rather than recognizing it to be a way to cope with her unstable childhood. This results in her appearing to be vain and haughty to her littermate and peers.

As she understands love more by the time she reaches six moons that love will transcend beyond from just her, it will be given freely once more to her family. If Duckshimmer doesn't have enough time for anyone that TBN cares for then TBN has so much time for them, she will spend all day with them if she must. This is performative, a new way for her dramatic self to manifest. This will also never be extended to her peers or even any adopted siblings, why perform for those that her mother clearly must have chose to have in her life at some point. With her and her family any time spent must be obligation.

APPRENTICE + WARRIOR OUTLINE:

I don't wish to plan too much on TBN as an apprentice or a warrior personality wise because I think the circumstances as a kit and whoever she is mentored by will heavily affect her here.

However, this is where her spiritualism starts. TBN through circumstance will start to revere Twolegs, they are threats yes but shouldn't all threats be recognised for their power? She will habitually visit Carrionplace and explore their trinkets in secret, as she will still be incredibly vain and haughty she would never want anyone to know where she goes. This separation of such a core trait will make her come across as more judgemental towards others for their strangeness.

Simultaniously she will have a strong belief in StarClan, in the same way that she does Twolegs. Hearing about what they do with ShadowClan's leaders, especially those who have never been found, will form a belief and worship from fear from her.

Spoiler: plots

• Develops vitiligo at 12 moons, they will form in the shape of Chilledstars white markings, causing a sense of identity issues within herself and assumedly with those around her.
• Due to her goal to be untouchable to those all around her she will lash out and become a bully type as an apprentice.
• Holds reverence for twolegs, a morbid fascination. Would secretly visit Carrionplace a lot,would hide that from everyone including family.
• Anything she deems a flaw will be hidden, which could go in a very toxic direction depending on the IC circumstances of being raised.
• Really want to leave a lot in the air for the influence of others, to just have some fun with playing a worm.

Spoiler: inspiration

• Galinda wicked act 1
• Carlotta phantom of the opera
• mean girl archetype
• Lonesome love - Mitski
• Your love is not enough (i'd like some cool shit too) - Tom Cardy
• Liquid Smooth- Mitski

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[Kitty-Kat-]

Big sister / Babysitter track ♡


Also... Please ignore this for right now... the brainrot got me but alas I cannot commit just yet...

Spoiler: a silly app

SLEETKIT
" I only need you when you don't need me, so why do you love me? " ​

BASICS

SLEETKIT • SLEETPAW • SLEET-???
— 'sleet-' as a compromise between remembeing chilledstar and having an 's' name, '-kit' for her current rank

★ 00 moons • ages realtime on the 14th

★ female ( she / her )
— single (too young) • exploring identity • possibly future trans masc.

★ shadowclan kit
— born and raised in shadowclan

APPEARANCE

★ a tiny puffball of fur, sleetkit is solid white at the time of her birth, like pale moonlight or freshly fallen snow. as she ages, small tufts of ginger and larger splashes of midnight black begin to adorn her face, paws, and tail. frosty blue eyes peer out of her rather round face, so pale they often seeming to pick up and reflect the colors around her.

★ lh tortie point w vitiligo (undiscovered) • carries chocolate
— scars/injuries: n/a
— accessories: n/a

★ physical health [ 100% ] | mental health [ 90% ]

MENTALITY

★ a rather fussy child, sleetkit is a needy little thing, seeking attention from all sources, but especially her hot-cold mother. she craves being noticed, to be the star of the show – and yet she hates relying on others, stubbornly independent to a fault. preoccupied with appearances, for a child sleetkit lacks any interest in tumbling around in mock battles or playing about in the muck, prefering to play queens or listen to the elders stories instead. she absolutely loathes getting dirty, and is prone to throwing tantrums when others mess up her pelt. beyond this, she seems to have very little personality at her young age.

— positive: trait
— neutral: trait
— negative: trait

INTERPERSONAL

★ DUCKSHIMMER x RIPPLESTREAM • gen 02
— sibling to: swallowflutter, singeglare, sneezeduck, tbdkit
— parent to: n/a

★ mentored by N/A • mentoring N/A
— extremely easy
— excels at stealth • poor at play fighting
— will start fights • will end fights
— might flee • wont kill

 

[nya]

TRACKING. RAGGHA
a point. soooo a point
his mothers son in that he is vain and strives from attention but NEVER gets it. maybe ducks back and forth produces bad behavior in him. acts out for attention, seeks it out in horrible places.
serenekit ; shinekit ; skunk-kit

 

[Rynnaroo]

Dad track :3

 

[DROID]

Tentative track.
Some possible name:
Spikekit, Sharpkit, Stalkingkit, Pitchkit

 

[ixora]

big brother sneeze track<3333

 

[icaria]

tracking...!!!

 

[Antiigone]

HI HELLO I'M SO SO SORRY I ABSOLUTELY DIED THIS MONTH!!

If you two would still like to play a beeb @vulture and @ouijeejuice the slots are yours and ill make the birthing thread soon!

 

[ouijeejuice]

HI HELLO I'M SO SO SORRY I ABSOLUTELY DIED THIS MONTH!!

If you two would still like to play a beeb @vulture and @ouijeejuice the slots are yours and ill make the birthing thread soon!

HI ANTII YOU'RE SO FINE! I HOPE YOU'RE DOING OKAY <33

I would love to still play a baby!! Thank you so much !

 

[vulture]

HI HELLO!! i hope everything is going well and that you're doing okay!!!

yes i would still definitely be interested!! thank you so much :D