MY DEAR ONE | O, BORDER PATROL

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    chesspieces

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    ☾ ┊astronomy in reserve, it was i who was discovered ┊☽


    With so many recent attacks, it didn't surprise Chesspieces that Aleksei wanted more border patrols. The alabaster tom hadn't had any issues with them himself but several of his clanmates had suffered and alliances had been ruined lately. So, the former medic had decided one thing he could do was set some up. Normally one for solo patrols, Chesspieces had opted to instead gather some of his clanmates in the camp. Leaving his cabin shortly after dawn, Chesspieces made his way into the camp in a rather short time and gathered in the center of the clearing. "Hey!" Chesspieces called loudly. He sent a silent prayer that atleast some warriors were up. "I'm leading a border patrol. Gather around if you're available."


    ooc: an ooc task <3

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    A border patrol? Aurelio had never been on one of those, but they sounded cool. He wasn't even sure if he was allowed to come because of his age, but he figured it would be worth a shot. The kit approached Chesspieces and smiled, flicking his tail. "Can I come?" The kit asked hopefully. He wanted to be able to contribute!

    BATHED IN GOLD!

    The little girl wasn't sure about how she felt when it came to group activities. She was a bit wary of Chesspieces since the incident with that other kitten and her eyes focused on Fortu- Aurelio as she stepped forward slowly. Her white gaze was solemn and distant as she sat down and fluffed her wings against herself before she gave a heated breath. "I'll go."

    BRAVE THE SHADOWS, FIND THE TRUTH—

    "I'll go too." Espresso replied as he approached the growing party. He sat down beside Aurelio while waiting for the rest of their party to form, if anybody else was coming that is.


    "Speech"

    TAGS ✦ ✧ ✦ — Huh? A border patrol? Sunny didn't really want to go in her state. The kitsune sat outside the medic den, watching the border patrol form. "I'll stay behind, for the sake of my kids." Who knew--Tavi or another attacker could still be out there.


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    "Hope you don't mind if I tag along," Yanyu announced upon arriving at the scene, idly curling a talon through the thin chain looped around her neck once she came to a stop. The patrol seemed sizable at that point, but she was absolutely itching to get out of camp with some company, for once. And, of course, to secure Blizzardclan's territory — she tacked that on mentally with a twinge of guilt at the order of her priorities.

    COULD BE KISSING MY FRUIT PUNCH LIPS

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    *:･ﾟ✦ "Count me in." Clove stated as she approached, the fur along her silky tails fluttering as she walked. This would be her first proper patrol of BlizzardClan's territory, considering the last one had been interrupted by Jerseyboy having a scrap with intruders.

    Would Aurelio be coming? He was...so small. Three moons old. Though at his age, Clove had also been leaving the camp - the Solar City - in favour of exploring. As she mulled over her thoughts, a memory came to mind...one she hadn't thought about in a while.


    When she was very small, Sarangerel had allowed Clove to sit on her back, nestled between her alabaster wings; which allowed the kitten version of Clove to have her fill of adventure whilst remaining warm and protected. And though Clove wasn't the mothering type, she could certainly empathize with Aurelio. So after a moment's deliberation, the catsune stepped towards the golden feline - hesitating with her words before she spoke.


    "If you want, I can carry you. On my back...but only if you wanted." the paladin trainee offered awkwardly, motioning to the gap between her wings with a jerk of her head.


    AURELIO FORTUNA  

    "If Aurelio wants to join he should be with a strong group and shouldn't be carried. If he actually wants to join the patrol he should do the work that it entails." Canoris stated her opinion as she padded up. "I'll go on a patrol, Chesspieces." He had beaten her to it, which was fine. As long as they got done it was no matter who did them.

    COULD BE KISSING MY FRUIT PUNCH LIPS

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    *:･ﾟ✦ Christ, who was this? She was, ironically, figuratively on her back; and Clove didn't really appreciate it.

    Hurt flashed in the paladin trainee's solar eyes, but it was gone the moment it arrived. Apparently, this was what she got for trying to offer her assistance to someone - well, Clove had certainly learned her lesson. The femme rarely offered anything of her own, and the rebuke from Canoris was enough to solidify her mindset of 'do not offer' further. Though Canoris seemed mild mannered and had likely spoken with good intentions, Clove moved away - her ears twitching in resentment.


    The kitten was three moons old. And even for his age, he was undersized. If Aurelio's little legs were even strong enough to carry him the extended distance required for a patrol, who was to say that he wouldn't slip and fall from the isle - or even get snatched up by a rogue bird of prey? BlizzardClan was strong enough to save him in both scenarios, sure, but it'd no doubt be distressing for him. Anger flushed through Clove as her thoughts stewed, but the catsune said nothing further - expression as impassive as it had been before she arrived. Now all she wanted to do was get going, before something else happened that would inevitably distress her further...like Jerseyboy turning up.

    chesspieces

    ☾ ┊astronomy in reserve, it was i who was discovered ┊☽


    Chesspieces twitched his ears quietly. He gave a nod to each clanmate who expressed interest. He hadn't responded to Aurelio or Valaerya, hesitating about letting both the kids to join a border patrol when the intentions were to stop intruders or attackers. Still, when so many warriors gathered afterwards, his hesitance seemed to settle. Canoris's reply to Clove was sound. If the topic had been brought up a few months back when Chesspieces was fine with kicking every kid's excitement down, he would have agree with Canoris. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case anymore. With so many other warriors and times to do proper patrols especially that Aleksei had ordered more, Chesspieces found no harm in letting the both go whether they could make the distance or not.


    Chesspieces had to admit Valaerya seemed the type to carry her own weigh even if the two had an unsavory opinion about the other, and while he was sure Aurelio could too, if the kitten wanted to take Clove up on her offer, Chesspieces saw no problem in it. "Alright, let's just calm down." The alabaster tom meowed. He wasn't sure if Canoris had seen it, but Chesspieces had seen the hurt and annoyance that flashed through Clove's eyes. "There will be plenty of other patrols that need to be sent out to keep BlizzardClan's border safe. One patrol with them won't hurt. Besides, we have enough warriors to defend them if it comes down to it."


    The paladin trainee adjusted his step. His head then turned to Valaerya and Aurelio. "If you two are coming, make sure you keep up and listen to everything we say." He was sure they understood the dangers patrols could bring so he didn't further warn them. With a kind dip of his head to Sundance whom was staying behind and then Yanyu and Espresso, whom had offered to come but stood idly at the side, Chesspieces waved his tail to gather his patrol. "Let's go. We'll travel to the stairs and patrol the northern part of the woodland isle."

    BRAVE THE SHADOWS, FIND THE TRUTH—

    Espresso stood to his paws and began to follow Chesspieces out to the territory, turning his head and offering a soft smile to Sundance who was staying behind. Honestly he didn't think the young ones needed to be carried, if they wanted to come they should have to go under their own steam, they won't be able to be carried forever.



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    Canoris gave Chesspieces a confused look. Calm down? She looked over to Clove and exasperation flooded her features. Did what she had said about Aurelio really tie Clove up in that big of a knot? Holding back an eye roll, she turned back to Chesspieces. "That's exactly what I said. If they think they can carry themselves, they can join - as long as the patrol they join has enough warriors to protect them." She recalled him saying he was going to send out a few border patrols, which also confused her. "Are we not splitting up?" She was fine with traveling in one big group, but Canoris just wanted to make sure she knew what was going on.

    chesspieces

    ☾ ┊astronomy in reserve, it was i who was discovered ┊☽


    Chesspieces gave a small shake of his head. "We'll split up when we get the staircase." The white tom meowed. He saw no point in dividing the patrol so far into the territory. No one ever made it that far without being spotted. Letting his words settle a bit, Chesspieces gave a single twitch of his tail before turning around and taking a spot beside Espresso. His white fur stuck out as he led the way out of the BlizzardClan camp.


    // i keep changing my mind, don't mind me. they'll separate at the staircase though. xD

    The child was a little miffed really especially when Clove offered Aurelio a ride but didn't offer one to herself. The small kit made a face of puffed up cheeks as she looked at the woman with a bit of that heated childish anger flaring up in her. "How come I don't get to be offered a ride? I'd be a way better passenger." From there the little girl stewed with her mouth slightly parted as if she might go on a whole thing and throw a tantrum before things seemed to move on and she forced herself to her paws. Her eyes narrowed on Chesspieces when he spoke of them being able to go keep up and listen to everything they said. She scoffed before shaking her head a little. "I'm not listening to you. You're mean. I'll listen to Espresso and Canoris." In her small mind they were way better than Chesspieces and she scrambled forward to keep up with the other two making sure to walk between them with her head held up high. Her first patrol and she was excited.

    Oh? So Valaerya would listen to her? That was something Canoris never thought she'd hear come out of a child's mouth. She stifled a small laugh. "Well, you should apologize for speaking to Chesspieces that way if you want to go on this patrol at all." Canoris said without looking down at the proudly walking kitten.

    COULD BE KISSING MY FRUIT PUNCH LIPS

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    *:･ﾟ✦ Clove said nothing in response to Chesspieces and Canoris, her amber eyes set firmly on the path ahead. Even so, the catsune made a pointed effort not to walk near either of them - her pride still recovering from the rebuke she'd been handed. Upon hearing Valaerya's complaint, the paladin trainee's gaze softened - and she shrugged, quickening her pace to catch up to the kitten.

    "I thought it'd offend you. But if you want to, you're more than welcome." Clove explained lightly, glancing back at Aurelio for a moment. He'd been very quiet, so she could assume he wasn't bothered about the whole situation.

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    Aurelio smiled at the offer but shook his head. "No I'm okay!" The kit said in response. "Thank you anyways!" He stated, smiling. The kit listened for a moment before giggling at Valaerya. "Maybe 'cause you're the mean one." The kit snickered, flicking his tail and hopping over by Chesspieces. Aurelio always found it better to be nicer to people than mean or rude.

    BATHED IN GOLD!

    What what Canoris said the little girl puffed up her cheeks indignantly before she paused in her steps. Now this she didn't understand because he was mean to her first. Why did she had to apologize to him? Her eyes watched the larger canine and she didn't know what to say so she didn't say anything at all and instead when Clove came up to speak to her she turned her white gaze upon the woman as she examined her closely. Her tails twitched behind her before she gave a soft nod of her head. "That's not offensive. I like to be carried." She smiled lightly at the idea alone before she stepped a bit closer toward Clove although she never got too far before she heard the words of Aurelio. Those words were like a major insult to her and she whipped around to look at the other child. How dare he call her mean. She wasn't mean and she shouldn't even be closely associated with that name. She looked livid about it. Her jaws parted on a hiss before she snapped without really thinking about it. "At least I always remembered the name my mother gave me!"

    Osiris would probably always be a bit protective of Aurelio, considering he'd found the young kit on the border before and had brought him back. He flattened his ears to his skull, glancing at Valaerya. Did he intervene and possibly cause a larger rift between the two? Or did he let them sort it out? "Let's all be friendly toward each other," the Paladin Commander said, hoping to indicate he was speaking to both kittens. He quickly turned his face toward the adults, hoping to shove the spat behind them. "It's not too late to tag along, is it?"

    Lately it seemed that Valaerya was acting out more and more. She had always been a headstrong girl from the get go, but Piedpiper was worried. He couldn't help but attribute the cause of her behaviour to Irene's absence. She and her sisters didn't have any paternal figures left in their life - just older adoptive siblings and distant uncle and aunts. Maybe it'd have been honourable for him to try to step up to the plate, but something in Piedpiper held him back.


    He didn't like thinking about this. Figuratively shaking the thoughts away, the Paladin Commander followed after Osiris. "I'll join you guys if that's the case," he added.


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