THIS AIN’T JUST A DREAM [patrols]

[SCORCHSTAR]

༄༄ It is not her first time arranging the daily tasks for her clan; it is, however, the first time that Scorchstreak has done it all on her own. The calico is glad for the degree of control that it’s given her, but at the same time she finds herself running the names of her clanmates through her head over and over. Had she missed anyone? Has she assigned anyone to a patrol that she does not trust them to complete? Will the tunnelers she’s assigned aboveground patrols to be upset? With a lashing of her tail, the tunneler decides that she does not care. She was tasked with assigning patrols, and so she stands as the figure of authority here. If anyone has a problem, it can be taken up with Sunstride.

"Gather around for today’s patrols," she calls out as she strides out into the center of the camp. She will not wait for every clanmate to flock to her—she begins listing off assignments as soon as she has the bare minimum gathered around her. WindClan is capable, even in the aftermath of their success. She trusts her fellow warriors to do their duties well. "First off, this morning’s patrol to ThunderClan. Rattleheart, I want you to take Redpaw, Downypaw, Slatetooth, and… Sootspot." Keep an eye on the snake. She is sure that her sibling will keep Sootspot in line, and will greet their forest-dwelling neighbors with little hostility.

She spares Rattleheart a warm-eyed look before attempting to catch Bluepool’s eye. "Then… Bluepool. I’d like for you to take Gravelsnap, Sunlitpaw, and Foxglare with you to patrol the border along ShadowClan territory." Scorchstreak does not know how the marsh clan will respond to WindClan’s returning presence, nor does she know how her friend will react to the other clan, but she trusts that the tabby will do her job well. "Sunstride, could you take a patrol to the horseplace, to check the border and see how the cats there are doing? Fogbound, Rivepaw, and Rabbitclaw will come with you." It feels strange, asking Sunstride to do anything, but given the number of barn cats who’d aided them in their final fight, it feels right to send the amber-striped tom in that direction.

The next victim of her hard-eyed stare is Periwinklebreeze, who she once distrusted. But she’s grown comfortable with him as a clanmate, and so she offers him a small smile. "Periwinklebreeze will lead a hunting patrol over near Outlook Rock. Sometimes birds make their nests there as it starts to get warmer—check for eggs, but watch out for hawks." She pauses, then continues quickly, "Take Azaleafrost, Heatherpaw, Addervenom, Whitepaw, and Milkthorn. with you." The young warrior has proven himself capable of leading patrols in the past, and so the calico believes he will handle himself well as the head of a hunting patrol. Then she looks to the gathered cats, hoping to catch her apprentice’s attention. "Pinkpaw, you’re with me today. We’ll train, and then at dusk I’ll be leading a patrol to the RiverClan border. Brightshine, I’d like for you to come with me, as well as Morningsong." She looks across the clan one final time, orange ear flicking in satisfaction. Her job has been well done, she thinks. "That’s it. Get to work. If you didn’t receive an assignment, find me and I’ll give you something to do."

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THUNDERCLAN PATROL — @RATTLEHEART will lead, with @redpaw @SOOTSPOT @downypaw @slatetooth

RIVERCLAN PATROL — @/Scorchstreak will lead, with (@PINKPAW) @BRIGHTSHINE! (@Bearpaw) @Morningsong~

SHADOWCLAN PATROL — @Bluepool will lead, with (@FEATHERPAW) @/Gravelsnap @sunlitpaw @FOXGLARE

HORSEPLACE PATROL — @SUNSTRIDE will lead, with (@SCORCHPAW) @FOGBOUND @rivepaw @RABBITCLAW

HUNTING PATROL — @Periwinklebreeze. will lead, with @whitepaw @Addervenom @milkthorn. @Azaleafrost @heatherpaw !!

Anyone not tagged, feel free to ask for a task to do!!​

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[Periwinklebreeze.]

HE COULD NOT BREAK SURFACE TENSION
HE LOOKED IN THE WRONG PLACE FOR REDEMPTION ​

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periwinklebreeze ❀ 18 moons ❀ demi-boy ❀ he/they ❀ windclan moor runner​

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Its no the first time he's led a patrol - but it's still surprising nonetheless. Despite his shock, he doesn't batt an eye - features shut down tight and blank-faced as he nods - hunting is a task far better suited than his last patrol, and he finds himself seeking out those scorchstreak had called out in the crowd. Its a shame - he thinks, to be parted from gravelsnap. But at least Azaleafrost is on his patrol. Limbs stretch and pop as he climbs to his paws - he's not one to waste any time after all. " If everyones r-ready we'll l-leave now, " he says quietly to those on his patrol.

━ actions & " speech, " & 'thoughts/quotes' ━

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D O N ' T ━ L O O K ━ A T ━ M E ━ W I T H ━ T H O S E ━ E Y E S

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[SUNNVAR]

Strange as it may be to not control this, he is glad for the reprieve. He has not yet stood before StarClan a second time, and already he is...exhausted. Deeply so. And tired of his place as the one that his clan looks to. For a moment it can be someone new. It is a fun practice regardless, to see how she would name these routes. They are the same familiar ones he had done day in and day out for many moons. That is good. He enjoys the known in this period of differences. Glacial eyes swiftly find those that are to patrol with him, and he enjoys the route given as much as the company. It is good that Rivepaw will follow him. She needs it terribly. A face that will not bow to her idea of wisdom. That gaze ends up being more of a careful side-eye.

"We will head out shortly. I would like to give them a gift as well; if you've any ideas, I would be glad to hear them." With a final nod and smile to Scorchstreak, he beckons his patrol onward to discuss separately.

𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐘 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓  ╱╱ 𝐈𝐒 𝐀 𝐕𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 〚 11.22.2023 〛 —————«

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  SUNSTRIDE. WINDCLAN DEPUTY & MOOR RUNNER.
  ——– HE – HIM – HIS ╱╱ 48+ MOONS OLD, ADULT.

  NPC x NPC, LONERS. MATE TO WOLFSONG; FATHER TO BEARPAW, SINGEDPAW, RIVEPAW, SUNLITPAW AND FEATHERPAW. MENTORING SCORCHPAW.
  
  TH ╱╱ LARGE CHOCOLATE ROSETTE TABBY, ICY EYES.

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[PINKSHINE]

Pinkpaw, you’re with me today. Duh! Pinkpaw perks, remembering the promise they'd made to each other not too long ago. Pinkpaw would do all the boring training in the world so long as she can learn some fun stuff too... And it wouldn't be nearly as boring, because... " Yay! We get to patrol together! " Pinkpaw squeals, bounding over toward her mother. " I can show you allll the apprentice things I've learned! Like... like... um... " Well, she can't remember much right now except that she's done a lot of fighting lately... but she was patrolling with Scorchstreak AND Brightshine AND Morningsong AND Bearpaw who she thinks might be her friend but isn't sure... That's like... three of her favorite cats ever and one Bearpaw, so it's gonna be fun! " I'll see you later, okay? " she mews, bumping her head against Brightshine.

She scuttles off to join Scorchstreak then, tail waving high in the air. " You're so good at patrols, Scorchstreak! " she mews. Not like she knows what... bad patrols are... One with um... Rabbitclaw and Sootspot and a tunnel monster, she guesses... That'd be pretty bad. Scorchstreak would never do that.

staring at the mirror gotta smile, smile 🌸🌷🦄🦩 don't be late, we got plans!

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• NOTE: SHE IS A FEVER COAT BABY!!
  

  

• ( IT'S TIME TO START A FUCKING RIOT, RIOT! ) PINKPAW APPRENTICE OF WINDCLAN. DAUGHTER TO BRIGHTSHINE & HEAVY SNOW. SISTER TO HEATHPAW, DOWNYPAW, & FINCHPAW.
  —— SHE / HER; UNOPPOSED TO THE USE OF OTHERS
  —— CURRENTLY 6 MOONS OLD. AGES EVERY 16TH
  
  A tiny, longhaired calico she - kit with sunburst eyes ringed blue around her pupils (central heterochromia). While you can clearly see her flame markings on her face, the rest of her body is currently covered by a grey fever - coating. Though the whites of her are still very much visible. Pinkpaw bounces around WindClan without a care in the world! Her emotions are big, and she makes little effort to regulate them, resulting in both her usually cheerful disposition, as well as making her prone to sudden bouts of extreme anger or sadness. Rarely seen without a smile!
  

  HEAVY IC OPINIONS! Pinkpaw is a very irrational and childish character!​

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[RATTLEHEART]

As odd as it felt to properly acknowledge, Rattleheart had been growing more and more used to leading patrols over time. They could still remember the first time they had been assigned as a lead, reeling back in confusion and anxiety as both had sunk abruptly into his gut. This time, though, they hardly had a reaction at all, save for an almost imperceptible wince as Sootspot's name was called along with the rest. They truly believed that they couldn't hate anyone that was left in Windclan following the fleeing of the most diehard loyalists, but his presence didn't exactly fill them with joy either. At least Redpaw and Downypaw would be there as well, along with the steady presence of Slatetooth. That was enough to reassure them - if only temporarily - that they hopefully wouldn't be stirring up any trouble with Thunderclan today.

Their tail was held high like a beacon as they scanned around the crowd of gathered cats, eventually nodding to each of those named in order to draw their attention. "We'll head out as soon as we can. Make sure you're all fed before we do, though. I doubt we'll end up running into any trouble with Thunderclan - in fact I want to make sure we don't - but I don't want anybody hungry or off their game just in case." Rattleheart highly doubted that anything would happen, considering Howlingstar was hardly a warmonger, and Sunstride had already made an effort to start digging their reputation out from the deepest pit. Still, better to be overprepared rather than underprepared.
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[ PENNED BY EO ]​