private YOU MIGHT THINK IM CRAZY // PINKSHINE

[Silk-kit]

// @PINKSHINE

Silk-kit wakes up with the dawn, the golden light filtering through the bramble walls of the nursery and casting soft patterns across the floor. The camp is still, only the occasional rustle causing an ear to twitch as it breaks the silence. A grin stretches across her tiny face as she remembers her plan for the day: Pinkshine's promised makeover! With a squeak of excitement, the she-kit bounds out of her nest where her mother still sleeps, careful not to wake her denmates as she maneuvers her way outside. The crisp air ruffles her fluffy white fur as she scampers to her collection of precious trinkets hidden in a small dip by the nursery entrance. Brightly colored feathers, shiny beetle wings, and dried wildflowers greet her eager eyes. Today's selection must be perfect - only the finest pieces for the nicest warrior ever.

Bouncy pawsteps make her perk up, and she turns to see Pinkshine's distinctive calico pelt glowing in the early light. Sapphire meets orange-and-blue and her heart leaps with joy as she hops forward, tail flicking with excitement. "Good morning, Pinkshine!" She chirps, practically vibrating with energy. "Are you ready for your grand makeover? I've been thinking about it all night, and I found just the perfect accessories for you!" She gestures to her collection with a flourish of a paw, blue eyes gleaming. Laid out is a single teal-blue feather and several preserved marigold petals.

Without waiting for an answer, Silk-kit picks up the feather that matches the shade of Pinkshine's eyes and delicately approaches the warrior. "Hold still, please!" She commands with made-up authority, standing on her tiptoes.
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[PINKSHINE]

Pinkshine had barely just woken up when she's suddenly accosted by Silk-kit, the pale she-kit, like, practically the definition of bight-eyed and bushy-tailed! Pinkshine had been like that at her age too, she thinks... Maybe she still would be if things were more normal right now... The kit's voice is high-pitched and cheery. A groggy Pinkshine's eyes widen at her. The energy in her surprised, mumbled, " Mornin', " maybe isn't quite matching. A puzzled flurry of blinks would meet the kit in full. " M'whuh? " Not just a makeover, but a grand one?

She's been thinking about it all night she says, and oh- that's adorable! Pinkshine's awake all of a sudden, her eyes going wide. " Reeeeeally? " She bats a pair of eyelashes at her, giddy. Oh, Silk-kit was so excited! It made her want to be excited too... She tilts her nose down at her, and the world suddenly made a bit more sense. She'd done this for her- feathers and flower petals... Why was a kit game making her so happy right now?

She's quieter for longer than she means to be, but snaps out of it quickly with Silk-kit's approach. " Oh- Oh, of course, Miss Silk-kit! " a high voice pitches the way it would've a moon or so ago. Excitement crescents her eyes. Yes, Pinkshine is perfectly still... Besides the excited flicking of her tail, anyways. " I've never been more ready! " she purrs.​

 

[Silk-kit]

Silk-kit's eyes widen as she takes in Pinkshine's groggy response, her own energy undampened by the warrior's sleepy confusion. With the feather still delicately grasped between her tiny teeth, she giggles softly. This warrior is silly. With great precision, she places the teal feather behind her shoulder blade, its color vivid against the calico's black and orange patches.

She steps back for a moment to admire her work with a tilted head, concentration clear in her expression. Without a word, she pivots and bounds back to select the best marigold petals from her collection. "See, you're already waking up, and that's perfect because no one can look this fabulous while half-asleep," The white and blue she-kit insists, nodding as though it's the most obvious thing in the world. With hurried determination, she arranges the marigold petals near Pinkshine's paws, their golden hues catching in the early morning light.

"Now, stay just like that," She instructs, tail-tip twitching as she steps back, blue eyes scanning every detail with a critical gaze. Yet behind the judgment, there is a childlike joy that betrays the fact she's have tons of fun. "We'll need just a touch more color to brighten up your fur." She nods once, as if to affirm her words. Working quickly, she tucks the petals into various positions - behind her ears, in her tail, and everywhere in between.

When she finally steps back, Silk-kit's face breaks into a delighted, kittenish smile. "There! Now you're the most beautiful warrior in the whole camp!" She declares, her sapphire eyes brimming with pride. "What do you think? Do you feel fancy now?"
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