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Embers on Fresh Snow

Female Cave-Guard To-Be

Sunup, that's what time it was, and the moment that she walked out of the den, she felt the cold right away. The white and ginger she-cat shook herself, her fur bristling a little from the cold breeze that hit her at the same time. Embers looked just like that when she stepped into the light snowfall, embers on fresh snow. Her mother had named her perfectly, without it even snowing at the time. It amazed Embers on how something like that happened.

She had tried figuring out how her mother had thought of her name, but honestly, she figured that it would just make more sense to her if she were to have her own kits. That's a funny thought to Embers, but it wasn't a thought for now, so it was something that was quickly moved to the back of her mind. Instead, she wondered what she was going to do today. Yesterday had been some tours of the tribe's territory, perhaps today she would be able to actually go and guard some prey hunters as they hunted.

But then, that might be something that the cave guards might not want her doing as a freshly named to be. Perhaps in a few moons she might do that. For now though, she had a feeling that she should eat something, so she went to the fresh kill pile and grabbed herself a small mouse. With that hanging from her maw, she found herself a spot to eat as she listened to everything.

Thinking. "Speaking."

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[Fae Magic]

"Even a solid rock is unshaken by the wind, so are the wise unshaken by blame or praise." ~ [Rock]

His chest rose and fell as he inhaled a deep breath of the freezing air around him. His amber eyes peered out from the caves in the mountainside at the weather outside and smiled to himself. This would be a good day; he hoped at least. He began moving as fast as his crippled back leg could help carry him towards the entrance. He was about to leave the cavern when he saw movement from the corner of his eye. He looked over out of curiosity and saw a To-Be lying by herself eating a mouse. Hmm, it had been a bit since Rock actually sat down for a good conversation. Making a detour he padded towards the pile of fresh-kill and routed through it until he found a bird and snatched it up. He then turned his direction towards the corner where the smaller Tribe member sat eating her meal and headed over. He hesitated a moment as he paused beside her. Clearing his throat he set the bird down and gave the younger Tribe member a warm smile as he opened his jaws to speak. 

"Hello Ember, good morning to you.." he tipped his head towards her and glanced at the ground beside her that was open. "Would you mind if I sat down and ate with you?" he asked. 

He didn't talk to much with others as he preferred to sit at his post as a Cave-Guard and look out at the same old scenery day in and day out with only a few breaks in between when his siblings would come to check up on him of course. Poking at the bird by his paws he gave Embers a soft smile and spoke up again.

"I was on my way to the cave entrance to stand guard until I saw you sitting here alone and figured maybe you'd like some company? I don't often come to talk to others but I could use the company if you'd be willing to share it." he gave a small joking smile trying to come off as teasing and warm despite his awkwardness.

Word Count: #353 || Tag: @caelia || Notes: # I haven't been able to find a open thread for my tribe boy! So here you go!

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Embers on Fresh Snow

Female Cave-Guard To-Be

Embers had just been about to actually bite into her mouse when she saw the paws of someone else. She lifted her head, allowing her eyes to look over the cat in front of her. She recognized him immediately as Jagged Rock Under Tree Root, or just Rock. She smiled lightly though and gave a small but curt nod. She didn't mind talking to others, it was something that she was known for. Well, that and meddling, but that second part is something that she doesn't talk about much.

"Good morning Rock." She didn't mind having the company, it was nice and could make sure that some knew that she wasn't actively looking for gossip or someone to meddle with. "I don't mind at all, please join me." Her tail flicked as it moved out of the way to make room for him. She knew that Rock wasn't one who overly talked to others, so she didn't mind it if her felt like talking to her. It might prove to be an interesting conversation at least.

She thought as Rock talked about the fact that he was about to stand guard when he came over instead. "I am always welcoming of company. I feel like there is never enough company." She purred a small laugh as she watched the Cave-Guard. There was a wonder on if he would be training her at some time, but she didn't mind waiting until that was thrown at her. She felt like it made things more exciting that way. "I don't know yet if they are going to have me join in on guarding Prey-Hunter's today."

She put her focus on her mouse then as she took a bite and thought about things. Would she be tasked with guarding some Prey-hunters today or would she be keeping the caves safe? She didn't know, but she was excited to figure it out though.

Thinking. "Speaking."

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"Even a solid rock is unshaken by the wind, so are the wise unshaken by blame or praise." ~ [Rock]

He let out a small breath of relief that he was not outright rejected. He was not much of a talker but he did enjoy company; the thing was he was pitied more because of his leg so company did not come with honesty at times. He was a humble Cave Guard after all; not like he was able to be a Prey Hunter even if he dared dream it. His bum leg wouldn't allow him to stay on it for long or run for that matter so he resigned himself for keeping the company of other Cave Guards or the company of those not allowed out from the caves and tunnels of the mountain. He caught the flick of her tail as a gesture to sit and gladly did so. He did not have prey of his own to consume but he was not hungry this morning; much more craving the company of another feline instead of fresh kill. As he sat there in silence a moment his gaze turned towards the entrance of the tunnels and frowned thoughtfully as he spoke to her thoughts.

"Either would be a good task. Being a Cave Guard isn't anything glamorous but it's a task that is still needed to be done. Both Cave Guards and Prey Hunters have a task to do that is important to the Tribe so being assigned to guard one or the other and watch what they do isn't so bad. You'd get to hear many good stories that's for sure." he smiled slightly and turned to look back towards the younger feline with a curious look on his face as he studied her as she ate.

"What are you most looking forward to during training? What do you want to be? Prey Hunter or Cave Guard?" he asked curiously. Perhaps she'd become a Cave Guard just like him and she'd be able to listen to all the tales he had to tell.

Not many thought that Cave Guards had much to tell about as all they did was sit guard at the cave entrance but they are in fact full of stories to tell and lessons to be learned. He remembered when he was younger wishing to be a Prey Hunter but knew in his heart he'd never amount to being as such due to his birth defect as a cripple. Still, he'd proved himself and others wrong that he had something to offer to the Tribe. He wondered what Ember's dreams were and what she wanted to be.

Word Count: #423 || Tag: @caelia || Notes: 

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