[Hellion]

the moments when you're in so deep

FEELS EASIER TO JUST SWIM DOWN

Exiting her den with a heaviness to her frame, Firestar sighed. Leafbare was still holding tight to the territory, refusing to lessen its death grip. Her main focus had become keeping the various dens warm and the risk of sickness as far away as possible. She would praise Kindleflare and Tigerpaw at the next gathering, thank them before all the clans for keeping LightningClan healthy. Not an easy task.

Forcing herself to withstand the cold, Firestar continued to stand outside her den. Her amber eyes watching her clanmates move about. She caught a glimpse of Wildcall heading a troop of warriors out for patrol. The noon sun providing a little warmth.

"Redscar!" She called, once she spotted her ginger-colored deputy. Heading his direction on surefooted-paws, she offered a polite dip of her head in greeting before turning to formalities.

"How have the patrols been? Any concern for our borders?" She questioned him, curious about her deputy's thoughts and if patrols should be upped.

FIRESTAR

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redscar

The cold did little to prevent Redscar from continuing to complete his duties, directing his clan mates just as he did when the weather was far more favorable. There was always work to be done, and it took a deputy that could properly prioritize and execute to keep a clan safe and fed during the harsh moons of leafbare. Only moments after sending out the latest patrol Redscar heard his leader calling to him before he turned and watched her approach. Dipping his head politely in response to his Firestar's he began to answer her question with haste. "There hasn't been anything to report for some time, it seems like our neighbors are too busy fighting the weather to try and start something with us." After which he launched into another report of pertinent information. "The amount of prey being brought back with each patrol seems to have steadied, it isn't much but we aren't getting desperate just yet."

deputy of

lightningclan

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[Hellion]

the moments when you're in so deep

FEELS EASIER TO JUST SWIM DOWN

She had from the start of their relationship always valued Redscar's straight to the point way about answering her questions. He didn't honey-coat things or attempt to make his exploits grander then they were. Thankful for his directness, Firestar gave him a polite nod that she understood.

"I think it would be best just to keep our borders strong. In newleaf, we can consider what to do next. We need all our warriors healthy not torn to shreds by our rivals claws," She told him, glancing toward the medicine cat den. For the most part, it had been a quiet leafbare which was nice. She'd never wish for anything to happen in the coldest time of the year. Food and warmth were more important.

"As for prey, we need to make sure the ones hunting are strong enough to do so. Would you agree that they should eat the freshest piece of prey? I know it's not ideal and to some, it may be disrespectful, but the elders and queen can eat a day old mouse and it not hurt them," Her suggestion was meant to be discussed between the two of them. His opinion was more important to her then anyone else's with the exception of her mate.

FIRESTAR

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redscar

Redscar listened intently to Firestar as she spoke and relished the opportunity to discuss the best course of action they could take. Every part of clan life could be treated like a battle as each strategic decision improve the lives of their clan mates. Redscar relished the opportunity to learn from his leader, Lightning clan has prospered under her leadership, and each idea she proposed was another view he likely hadn't considered. Every optimization they jointly worked out was stored away so it could be redeployed whenever it would be needed again and this suggestion would be no different. "During the leafbare moons the elders and queens would suffer far more if there were not healthy warriors continuing to patrol and hunt." Redscar replied in agreement with Firestar's suggestion. "Though we need to discuss how much we want our strongest warriors eating, would you say half a piece a day is fair?"

deputy of

lightningclan

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FIRESTAR

leader of lightningclan

Firestar pondered his suggestion. Depending on the piece of prey, half of it could be a lot. Rabbits, although few in leafbare, could easily feed two warriors or even three if they were careful. However, leafbare made rabbit hunting difficult. Their quicker prey-source often burroed deep into new warrens and kept warm. Which made finding and tracking difficult.

Then there was the added concern of overhunting. If there weren't enough of each to reproduce, prey running would be drastically different in the following seasons. While warriors typically caught whatever they could, Firestar wasn't willing to consider asking them to stop.

"Half a piece each day for the most active warriors. Can be reasonable and it should go to the ones hunting every day. We should also consider leaving our borders once a day with a warrior-only hunting patrol. We don't need more territory but any bit of prey could be useful," The idea was one she hadn't entertained in recent seasons, but she'd do whatever it took to ensure the lives of her Clanmates.

"Could you lead them?" She asked, but her words seemed to hold another meaning. Asking more of a philosophical question.

legacy. what is a legacy?

it's planting seeds in a garden you never get to see

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