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Bramblethorn had done her duties for the day and was resting in the trampled clearing, enjoying the nice weather of the current season. She idly licked her paws to clean them of dirt, she really had been busy that day doing things. No one had triggered her usual easy-to-confront personality today, so that was a good thing. She was unusually calm and someone looking on at her might think she actually looked pretty at that moment, with her sparkling blue eyes and short-furred, brown tabby pelt which had a healthy sheen to it. Her tail curled neatly around herself and her somewhat large paws were tucked underneath her body, making her quite comfortable. It wasn't often she was so placid. Chances were with the way she was it wouldn't last forever, but she was enjoying the peace while it lasted. Bramblethorn's ears flicked away a passing fly, the sun shone down, everything was idyllic.

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Redscar made it a point to get on with his clanmates, he knew there were rumors surrounding his approach to fighting. He really didn't want kits to get the wrong idea about him, he fought like a monster for his clan but he would never be that monstrous towards them. So as he saw Bramblethorn lounging and looking rather comfortable he decided it was a good time to spend some time with her, she had a reputation herself and he figured she couldn't possibly live up to it. In this lighting she looked far to sweet to be anything like the cat she was supposed to be. Not having spent too much time around her he figured it would be best if he tried to forge a new relationship and show he was one of the kindest cats in the clan. Wandering over he opened with a simple observation, "Beautiful evening, huh Bramblethorn?" Hopefully he had his foot in the door and would be allowed to stay and share it with her.

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Bramblethorn blinked in surprise at Redscar's arrival. She found herself nodding in greeting instinctively, more polite than she was on a normal day. She looked him over and even though he was younger than her he carried himself like a battle-worn warrior. Like a true LightningClanner should be, she thought. She of course had heard the rumors of his berserker fighting style and, if you asked her, it was something to approve of. Being more-than-decent in combat was a good thing in Bramblethorn's mind. She actually smiled slightly as he came over and replied, "It really is. What brings you out here, Redscar?" She stared at his scars for a brief second, she couldn't help herself. They were noticeable. She didn't think they made him ugly, though. If she had it her way she would have much more scarring than she already did. She considered them something to be proud of.

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Redscar was pleased when he received a kind response from the she-cat, and he noted happily that she didn't seem to be how their clanmates seemed to portray her with their rumors. "Well I'm here to see you of course, I don't exactly need anything I just noticed we haven't really spent that much time together..." He grinned as he spoke his piece, wondering if she would even look up and notice it. In his mind he couldn't help but question where all the rumors that surrounded almost every cat in Lighteningclan came from, it seemed that everyone was truly tired of someone. Redscar wasn't surprised that there existed talk of him among his clanmates, and probably even the other clans, his exploits in combat were far from normal. Why would they go out of their way to hurt one of their own clanmates though? He was hung up on that idea not knowing the truth in their words, even if he had it wouldn't have dissuaded him from speaking with her. "Do you mind if I sit with you?" He asked kindly.

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"Here to see me?" Bramblethorn was flabbergasted, and it showed plainly in her face. She stuttered the next words out, "I-I don't mind at all." She even moved over a mouselength to accommodate him. Her thoughts raced, hardly anyone aside from her mother and uncles ever went out of their way to spend time with her. What should she do, what should she say? She wasn't freaking out, not really, she was just unprepared for something like this. Bramblethorn realized she was staring off into space so she looked back at Redscar, "How are you lately? We've never quite spoken before." She stopped before she could start rambling on and on. She honestly had no idea how to go about this. Her mouth betrayed her, "I mean, I've been fine, myself, just going about my business as always..." Which included getting on other cats' bad sides. She didn't say that, though.

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    Redscar clearly saw the surprised look that crossed Bramblethorns' visage when he inquired about a seat, apparently she wasn't used to cats offering to spend time with her. He figured either it was his presence that shocked her, or the rumors had done wonders to isolate her so attention from any cat was welcome. Either way he planned to rectify the situation, and grinned with a soft purr at the way she tripped over herself answer questions before he had ever asked. He was alright with this as she could talk as long as she wanted, gently setting himself down beside her. "I'm sorry, I know we haven't spoken that much that's why I figured I would come over." Continuing to answer her questions in order after being given time to speak, "I have been doing good, been a few border scuffles but you know I don't mind it a bit. It's good to hear you are doing fine though." He wasn't sure he had more to add personally so he shifted the focus back onto Bramblethorn. "You seem to be excited to talk though, so go ahead I can listen." He offered with a smile, he couldn't help but think she was far sweeter than any Lighteningclan cat he had spoken too gave her credit for. The fiery warrior wondered if he could eventually shift to conversation that direction and figure out where all the wild accusations about her originated.

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