give an old man a moment {O}

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    Fawnsneeze had been a warrior long enough. He wasn't able to handle things as well as before, and his body was slowing down with creaks and greying fur. That was fine, he'd respectfully requested retirement and taken his place inside the elder's den. It was nice, simply relaxing after so many seasons of hard work.
    Was it wrong to say he felt he deserved such a moment?
    That he deserved to rest?


    He hoped not. He hoped it wasn't selfish of him to be enjoying this time of not having to work. The time of lazing in his den, of chatting to the young cats about things long gone.

    And, of course, being able to take it easy. Not have to have every sense perked at all moments.


    The old tom strode towards the entrance of camp lazily, a small - signature - sneeze escaping him.

    "Ah..." pausing he turned his head to gaze back at the other cats.

    "Anyone wanna join this old - achoo! - fool for a walk today?"


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    Oh! How convenient. She was just about to head out herself when Fawnsneeze asked if anyone would like to go for a walk. She tended to only think about... troubling things so someone to go with would for sure help lighten the mood.


    "I'll join! With whoever else wants to if you don't mind." She said, approaching the tom.


    Trotting up behind Lavenderskies, Beastpaw hooked the tip of her tail in greeting. "I'm coming." Instinctually she wanted to flinch at the elder's sneeze, but she had yet to catch any illness from Fawnsneeze's. . . well, sneezes, so she was probably safe. This morning felt quite a bit less freezing than the last which was putting the apprentice in a good mood. She hopped in front of Fawnsneeze and puffed out her chest proudly. "If we come across any prey I'll snatch it up and you'll get a nice lunch."

    Orchardbreeze padded up, attempting to bump her shoulder against Lavenderskies in a 'hello' kind of thing. The pair of them had been growing closer, becoming good friends. She smiled at the group, dipping her head toward Fawnsneeze. He always seemed to be sneezing, so the name was befitting. But she couldn't help and wonder if perhaps he was going to get her kittens sick? They were apprentices now and certainly healthier than as kits...but...they were still getting sick so easily and it broke her heart. Opting to not speak her thoughts aloud, she simply nodded her head. "I'll come along too!"