TRIPPING ON SKIES, SIPPING WATERFALLS (private, Wasppaw)

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Wasppaw of Skyclan

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bookmarking for now - sorry for the lateness ;;v;

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Wasppaw of Skyclan

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Wasppaw couldn't help himself from letting out a little chuckle as he approached the nursery, his eyes befalling the huffy little Briarkit. "Having some trouble, little one?" he asked warmly as he came up before her, placing down the mouse he had grabbed for his mother and sitting down. He found himself admiring his little sister, marveling with a pride akin to a father's at how big she had grown. She was as pretty as Snowbloom, and seemed to hold just as much spunk and fire as their father, Emberhawk. He wondered if she'd grow up to be deputy someday, perhaps even leader? Either way, he hoped she wouldn't have to grow up too fast. It'd be nice if she could stay forever small and adorable and innocent to the world.

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Wasppaw of Skyclan

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Well now, how could he possibly say no to that face? "I'd be happy to help you," he purred, beaming happily at the idea of spending some one-on-one time with his little sis and teaching her something new. Not only was this good practice for when he became a mentor someday, but he'd also be the one to get Briarkit started on the path to being the strong and intelligent warrior he knew she'd grow to be! Pushing the mouse away so it wouldn't be harmed while he took the time to practice with his little sibling, Wasppaw got to his paws and positioned himself at the kitten's side, so he could have a better see of her full body, "Okay first things first-" wow, he sounded just like Tatteredpelt! So smart~ "-Show me what you know about the hunter's crouch, demonstrate for me, please," he instructed, though his voice was soft and encouraging.

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Wasppaw of Skyclan

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"Your doing a fantastic job!" Wasppaw said, sincere in that he was proud of her for doing her best. And though there were, in fact, a few itty bitty issues, she had most of it down - He was sure he'd make a good hunter of her yet! "First of all, you need to breathe," he said with a small chuckle, watching as she waddled forward, taking mental notes. "Try breathing in through your nose and out your mouth, it helps regulate your pace and keeps it quiet," he said, before demonstrating the technique himself, "Always make sure your never out of breath when your hunting, 'cus if the prey hears you and bolts, you need to make sure your well enough to chase,especially if your quarry is a rabbit."
Giving her a moment to process the information and try the breathing exercise herself, Wasppaw nodded before placing a paw gently on her rump and pushing it down, "Now, second of all, you need to keep your toosh down and your tail level with the ground - not too close, or you might brush some grass or leaves and alert the prey, focus on keeping it stiff" Wasppaw himself had had a lot of trouble with that part. He'd always instinctively tried to tuck his tail between his legs, which ultimately ended with him tripping over his long fur and ruining the hunt. Thankfully, Tatteredpelt straightened him out before Leaf-bare began, so more often than not he caught his prey.
Wasppaw wondered then who Briarkit's mentor would be. She was such a spunky, eager-to-learn kitten, surely she'd get a good warrior to train her. He smiled warmly, wondering if Thrushstar herself would be up to training his little sis.

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Wasppaw of Skyclan

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Wasppaw felt his chest expand with happiness at his sister's compliment. He? A Good teacher? He modestly shrugged it off and said with a wave of his paw, "Oh well you know, you have Tatteredpelt to thank for that, these are all his tips and teachings," he purred. For whatever faults his grandfather thought he had, Wasppaw was greatful nonetheless for his teachings. He truly enjoyed learning under his grandpa, and was grateful for everything he was taught.
He let out a proud gasp as his sister made the pounce, crying out a happy, "Thats the ticket!" he got to his feet and padded over to his sister and her 'caught prey'. Affectionately tussling her head, the tom chuckled, "Make sure not to yowl to loudly when you make a catch though, I know its exiting, but you dont want to scare off any nearby prey..." he looked up, and noted a bunch of clan mates gazing at them from around camp, "Or disturb any sleeping clan-mates" he added in a whisper, laughing softly.
"Now, to the most important part of the hunt - what do you do after you make a successful kill?" he questioned, lifting his head and looking down at his little sister, a encouraging smile on his paw. She was already such a quick learner - her future mentor would surely have an easy time with this one.

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Wasppaw of Skyclan

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He smiled, nodding, "Im sure it is, and when you catch your first prey, it'll be even more so," he said with a grin, swiping a tongue over her ear affectionately. He, however, hadn't had such a fun time on his first hunt. The idea of taking a life, prey or not, had pained Wasppaw, so much so that he'd almost burst into tears after he tasted blood - and he hadn't even bitten that hard! That moment of weakness earned him a sore nose for a week after his prey - a grey squirrel - had turned on him and slashed out. Still, it could be said that when Wasppaw finally accepted, the looks he saw on the elder's faces when he presented them with his catch...well, it made it all worth it.
And Wasppaw couldn't wait for his little sister to feel that amazing rush of self-worth too.
He let out an impressed whistle at her words, and beamed proudly, "That is true, im glad you know the code," he said, sincerely awed that Briarkit had remembered. But while she was indeed, correct, Wasppaw continued, ",and while burying prey and following the rules is very important, there is one thing you forgot," pawing at the fallen leaf and pushing it forwards so Briarkit could gaze at it, Wasppaw said, "You must always remember to thank starclan for the blessing - no life, not a tiny ant or a giant eagle, should ever be disrespected, as it's with their taken breath that we can live another day," If the warriors weren't the top predators of the forest, Wasppaw also would have wished - should his life be taken - that it be used for the purpose of helping other lives. It would only be fair to assume the same for the mice and squirrels.

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