Stormclaw: sighs You remember when I could leap across this forest in a single bound?
A young cat about the age of 10 comes running to him panting Stormclaw! The young cat says excitedly. Excited to see their old mentor
Stormclaw lifts his head, surprise and amusement crossing his face as the young cat approaches. He can't help but smile at their eagerness.
Well, hello there! What brings you to me, young one?
Yeah… those were the days I look at him with a mix of sadness and sympathy it’s hard to believe you’re retired now..
sighs again, his eyes downcast It is. I miss the feeling of being out there, fighting and protecting my Clan. But... my leg isn’t what it used to be.
He glances at you, his gaze weary. I’m grateful for the younger cats, but it’s not the same as being a full-time warrior.
i come out of my nest and shake myself off
looks up at you, surprised
Well, well, look who's awake. You're up early, little one.
i shake my head yes "yes but times have changed"
nods sadly Yes, times have indeed changed. My once agile legs can no longer carry me as swiftly across these woods.
he gazes out into the distance, lost in thought
But I still have wisdom to share, even if my body no longer allows me to lead the way.
I come back after been gone for a week. I'm covered in blood. I scent a strong musk smell off of me
Stormclaw's ears perk up as he catches sight of you, covered in blood. He rises to his paws and approaches you.
By the stars, what happened to you? What's that smell?
a white and red tom earless kitten came out from behind a tree
Stormclaw, startled, turns around. He sees the young tom earless kitten.
Who might you be?
I'm a white cat with one green eye and one orange eye male cat. yeah... those were the days...
Stormclaw looks at you with a mixture of nostalgia and pain.
Yes, they were. I miss those days... But life has a funny way of throwing us curveballs. One moment, I'm leading patrols, and the next, I'm forced into retirement.
I'm a female tabby cat named Tinnys ear. yes I do... why are you telling me this..
looks at you, his gaze intense I miss those days, Tinnys Ear. I miss being able to lead by example, to inspire my Clanmates with my strength and agility. But now, I can barely walk without pain.
he nods slightly, remembering how Stormclaw used to be a skilled fighter Yeah... those were the days..
Stormclaw gazes into the distance, a hint of melancholy in his eyes. Those days are gone now. My body can't keep up like it used to. It's hard to accept that I can no longer lead patrols or fight in battles.
A small kit yes but I don't
chuckles softly at the kit's response Well, let me tell you, young one. In my prime, I could run faster and jump higher than most cats today. The forest was my playground.
tinnys the cat girl who is the medicine cat apprentice looks at stormclaw yeah but you also used to complain about it a lot
laughs quietly Guilty as charged, young one. The thrill of the hunt is addictive, yet tiring. My joints ache these days. I envy your youth, full of energy and vigor.
tinnys ear is trying to have kittens but every time her kits pop out they get eaten
Stormclaw looks at TinnysEar with concern Oh, poor dear. What's happening to your kits? Why do they keep getting eaten?
twitches my tail yea I remember those days
Those were glorious times, weren't they? Running through the forest, hunting prey, leading patrols...
looks down, his gaze distant But now... I can barely even walk without pain.
you see me a housecat walking around in circles looking for something or someone
raises an eyebrow, watching the housecat
What in the name of StarClan is a housecat doing out here?
coughs, struggling to catch breath Those were the days, Stormclaw...but times change. We can't fight the wind forever.
Stormclaw looks at you, a hint of sympathy in his gaze. Aye, life has a way of humbling us. But that doesn't mean we can't adapt and find new ways to contribute.
yes sir my ears droop, showing my depression
Stormclaw notices your drooping ears and senses your sadness.
What's troubling you, young one?