[Silver]

Warrior of StoneClan

A silvery pelt moved silently through the familiar paths of the place that had slowly become her home. Blue eyes shown in the coming darkness; determination glimmering in the depths as she moved forward with easy grace. Since her conversation with Ospreywing, Silverglade had been thinking more and more about what she really wanted from her life.

StoneClan had taken her family in and she loved them for it. This place was their home, and Sandpaw would be safe here now that he was older and didn't need her hovering over him anymore. Still...it was a hard conversation and she wasn't sure how Hawkstar would take it. She didn't want to abandon the clan, she just...needed to get away for a bit.

It was part of what it meant for her to be true to herself. And also, there was something very important she had to do. It was this thought that brought her the last few paces to the Leader's Den to speak with Hawkstar. Her voice, when she spoke, was calm and confident; showing none of the faint sense of anxiety she felt over this entire thing. "Hawkstar? I would have words with you if you have a moment." No backing down now. 

She took a deep breath to steady herself and waited. This decision she made now was going to change everything. It had to, or she could never move forward with her life. She just hoped Hawkstar understood.

You're my favorite part of me. With you standing next to me. I've got nothing to fear.

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Hawkstar

may your dreams be larger than mountains

Following a recent decision of his to move Sorrelpaw's training to the care of Frozenrain, the sand colored tom and his mate had begun spending a little less time together. It didn't much bother him, for he trusted in her to know how much attention Sorrelpaw needed to restore both her skills and her confidence. But, it did mean the sand colored tom spent more of his den-time alone. He'd been in the midst of carefully and meticulously grooming the fur on his chest (too much motion or too rough a tongue could easily upset the damaged skin there) when the sound of approaching pawsteps snagged his attention.

At first, he assumed it was Frozenrain returning from a training session. And yet... The gait wasn't quite right. Intrigue glistened behind his eyes as he listened more closely, trying to decipher the approaching pawsteps. Silverglade's voice ultimately gave her away, and the aging leader flicked an ear curiously as he pulled himself to a stand to move just outside of his nest. Calling toward the entrance, he invited the she-cat forward. "Yes, of course Silverglade. Please, come in." Lowering himself to a comfortable sit and curling his sand-brown tail over his paws, the StoneClan figurehead waited quietly for the younger, silver-pelted warrioress to take a seat of her own.

Smiling warmly to her, Hawkstar dipped his head in greeting before his face adopted a look of concern. "Is... Everything alright, Silverglade?" He prompted more gently. Despite his schedule often being quite busy with Clan goings-on, Hawkstar did his best to keep himself open to the concerns of others. StoneClan was family to him, and he endeavored to make StoneClan a safe and welcoming place for all. Within reason, of course. The safety of the many exceeded the comfort of a few in terms of importance. Still, he would listen to any concern brought to him.

Silverglade was of special interest to him, for she had not been born in StoneClan. However, since she and Sandpaw had joined them, they had both contributed more than their fair share to the Clan. If anyone in StoneClan deserved a piece of his attention by now, it was this courageous, young mother.

leader of stoneclan

and may you have the courage
to scale their summits

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Note: 90 moons

[Silver]

Warrior of StoneClan

Dark tipped ears tilted forwards at the greeting from the leader as she continued forward. She noted the pause in his words and the concern evident in his tone as he sat to speak with her. Flicking her tail in a sign of anxiety, she stopped before him and turned earnest blue eyes on the cat that would be the deciding factor for her future in the clan. She took a deep breath, anxiety making her stressed, before finally speaking honestly about things.

"Hawkstar, you know I'm forever grateful to you for letting my son and I come into your clan. We've been well accepted - for the most part - and we each have our place here. That aside...I...may be in need of your advice on this matter. With Sandpaw well and grown and coming into himself so well, there's little for me to do. Your clan has so many fine Warriors in it and I have fell...cut adrift now that I no longer have my son to worry about. That being said I also.."

Blue eyes went distant and sad as she considered where her journey would have to take her and why. It made her heart ache to know she'd have to say goodbye if she said the words in her mind to say. Would he...would Hawkstar even let her come back? She feared he would not, but she still needed to go. "I also...I need to go back to where I came from. I need to...say goodbye to the mate and kits I lost before I can be happy here fully in the clan. I'm sorry if that doesn't make sense. I know that's an odd thing to ask of you but..."

Here she straightened back up, shoulders back and head held proudly as she wrapped her remaining confidence back around herself as she continued to speak. "Honestly, I'd like it if you were alright with me needing to go, but I don't need your permission. It's something that I have to do. I just thought, if I asked first, maybe I would still have a home to come back to once I was done."

She hoped so, because she wasn't sure she'd survive the heartbreak of leaving her dear ones behind again. She couldn't lose anyone else; she just couldn't.

You're my favorite part of me. With you standing next to me. I've got nothing to fear.

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Hawkstar

may your dreams be larger than mountains

The big tom dipped his head in acknowledgement as Silverglade opened with a statement of her gratitude. He was not surprised at the mention of most StoneClan cats accepting her; his word could only go so far, and even StoneClan had cats who... Disagreed with his actions. Allowing outsiders into the Clan was perhaps one of the more controversial matters. Still, he trusted much of the Clan to at least be civil about their disagreement. Hawkstar had not caught wind of any major confrontations, and he hoped this was a positive sign. Flicking an ear curiously as Silverglade's certainty seemed to trickle away slowly, the StoneClan leader waited patiently.

Sympathy drifted into his pale amber gaze as she revealed what must have been troubling her for some time. He glanced above her head momentarily, considering her request and all that she had offered since her arrival in StoneClan some time ago. He could only imagine what Sandpaw would think of him if he refused Silverglade's proposal. The young tom was showing such promise as a medicine cat, Hawkstar figured StoneClan couldn't risk losing him. Slowly, he met the silvery she-cat's eyes once more, offering her an understanding smile.

"I appreciate and respect you asking." He began, the tip of his ear flicking as he continued to mull over what she'd said. With a quiet inhale, the StoneClan figurehead straightened, fixing her in his stare. "StoneClan is your home, and so long as I am at its head, you will have a place here. However, I cannot promise you that all the Clan will be as... Understanding or welcoming. You may be forced to rebuild trust and kinship you've worked so hard to develop should you leave on this excursion." His tail tip curled slightly, mind drifting to a memory of three starry kits.

An almost sad smile twitched the corner of his mouth. "Yet, I comprehend the desire to return to a place connected to loved ones. I must ask... How long do you expect to be gone?" He tilted his head just so, still thoughtful as he considered her. "Mistpetal has requested some of her current duties be alleviated, you see, and a logical start point would be removing the strain of mentorship from her shoulders." He explained, observing her quietly. Kestrelpaw had seemed... Well upon returning from a training session with Meadowpaw, Herondive and Silverglade. He'd intended to ask Silverglade what she'd thought of the experience.

leader of stoneclan

and may you have the courage
to scale their summits

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Note: 90 moons

[Silver]

Silverglade inclined her head respectfully at the understanding come from the tom before her. Hawkstar was a good leader, but she'd still been worried about this. It made something tight inside her ease to hear she'd still be welcomed back. She didn't care what others thought of her - with a few exceptions - so the fact that she'd be judged again by some when she returned didn't bother her. What did catch her attention was the mention of the Deputy and troubles with her being overrun with duties. She considered the day she'd spent so recently with Kestrelpaw and felt she knew the query about to be presented to her. She also had an answer to what had already been asked to her. "The hope is that it will only take a few weeks, but considering how far the journey is from here, I may not return until leaf-bare. If you want though, I wouldn't be opposed to taking Kestrelpaw with me. It would do him some good, I think, to learn about defending himself in a more realistic setting. And you know I wouldn't allow him to come to harm."

Especially given how important the young tom's parents were to she and Sandpaw. She considered Hawkstar quietly for a long moment before taking a deep breath and continuing with her honesty. "I will leave as soon as you'll let me, and after I say goodbye to those that will need to know I'm leaving. If you're alright with me taking Kestrelpaw, I will teach him. It gives Mistpetal less to worry about and the young one gets trained. Up to you though." She didn't look forward to speaking to Sandpaw about this, and there was one other she had to tell and that conversation made her heart break to think about. It was necessary though; she couldn't just leave without telling him. It would hurt, but she had to.

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Hawkstar

may your dreams be larger than mountains

A frown pulled at the edges of the big tom’s muzzle. He’d never considered allowing Kestrelpaw to travel with Silverglade. No matter how good a mentor he believed her to be for his brother’s son, taking an apprentice away from StoneClan seemed… Dangerous. A sand brown tail pulled more tightly over his massive paws, pale amber gaze shifting to the rock below. Hawkstar made an effort to view the situation from her eyes. He mulled it over for several heartbeats, leaving the silver she-cat before him to a silence some may have found unsettling. But it needed to be done.

On one paw, Kestrelpaw would receive a potentially once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Silverglade had done nothing but prove herself to be a trustworthy Clanmate since joining, and her son now held the position of StoneClan medicine cat apprentice. And yet… Kestrelpaw’s training had barely begun. Did he truly have the skill set required to survive such a potentially perilous journey? These considerations warred in the big StoneClan leader’s mind, drawing a pensively displeased look to his features. Eventually, he relented, the decision escaping him in the form of a sigh. Leveling his gaze with that of the silver she-cat, Hawkstar collected his scattered thoughts.

“I will grant you the opportunity to leave on your journey. I, however, am not the cat you must convince to allow you to bring Kestrelpaw along. Speak with Duskflower and Eagletalon. If they present you with their blessing, I will inform Mistpetal of the change in mentorship. Until such a decision is made by his parents, Kestrelpaw will remain in StoneClan. My apologies, Silverglade, but I cannot be responsible for condoning a journey I have never taken myself. Not with one as young as Kestrelpaw. I remain neutral on the fact. Convince his parents, and you have my blessing too.”

Slowly, he relaxed his frown into an apologetic smile. “I fear that is the best I can do. I may be Clan leader, but I am not Kestrelpaw’s father. Eagletalon is the one you should speak to. Other than that, you may leave at your convenience. I wish you safe travels, from the depths of my heart.” He rumbled, sincerity evident in his aging gaze.

leader of stoneclan

and may you have the courage
to scale their summits

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Note: 90 moons