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Niece.
Aunt. I have never met her, as she was ejected from the family for her, er. Allegedly witchlike behaviors. My father was fond of her, so I don't really think it is true that she cursed the family. If she did, why would it be folks like Conrad and father dying, instead of grandmother or auntie Eden?
Sumacspots's apprentice and I'm pretty sure she hates me.
"Pretty sure he's a pervert but Sumacspots still seems to like him."
Hhhhh, where do I begin on this? Her sister is my apprentice and that, added with some events on this trip, has not exactly helped in their family drama... I'm a bit concerned on how much her attitude could be from an influence by Sumacspots and how much is from the whole event with the chimp. I am regretting having the apprentices on this trip.
"Doesn't matter how nice she is--she took my sister."
I wasn't a peach as an apprentice either, but wow. Just wow. If Brightpaw thinks she's really that much better than me now, she's in for a world of disappointment when she becomes a warrior.
"I put my foot in my mouth a lot but at least I'll never be as embarrassing as /Palmfoot/."
She honestly reminds me a lot of some of the old clanmates. Waveclan had gotten its reputation for a reason. I also think the situation with her sister isn't helping.
"I can see where his kids get it from. Derogatory."
I have never met anyone younger than me before! Are adolescents normally so... intense? She seems constantly emotional in every direction! From what it sounds like, we have both lost our fathers. Her mother will be happy to see her when she comes home!
"People like him shouldn't be good at things. It's confusing."
I am really not sure what to make of Brightpaw. She frequently insults me, but defends me diligently at other times, and asks me questions which I do not feel I should discuss with anyone, let alone a child. The others have not said much about it, and I have no frame of reference. I was relieved that she found friends her age in LeopardClan.
"I'm really sorry to say we're trauma-bonded now. We trauma-bound."
Dear StarClan, what a rude kid... Both of the sisters just kind of blurt things out without thinking, and they don't even seem sorry most of the time. Sumacspots is just encouraging her too. I would have gotten into tussles with her if we were denmates, haha.
"ZERO PRESENCE!"
Childhood friends coming out of a not-so-great situation. Growing up, Shion always looked to Hayato for guidance. As a result, the kit's sense of self was heavily wrapped up in his feathered friend's perception. After Hayato's betrayal, Shion's become rather withdrawn.
Childhood friends coming out of a not-so-great situation. They were incredibly dependent on one another and Hayato had a nasty tendency to isolate Shion out of insecurity. That being said, he did genuinely care for his friend! He just didn't believe they knew what was best for themself.
"Always exciting when there's new arrivals! I think her and Star did the right thing, settling down until Gift's at least a little older, not that anyone asked. She likes my sense of humor and I can respect hers—any lion making light of a shitty situation, or name in this case, is one after my own heart."
The big lioness grins widely. "HA! Great kid! I like 'em! Funny and got great spirit! My Star says they got to take care of themselves though and she's never wrong!"
Apprentice. Dewstar chose me as his mentor because from what it sounds like, we both came from... less than ideal circumstances in two-leg place with our two-legs. He's about the same age as my kiddos!! I hope they can be friends!!
Mentor.
"Mama says it's 'not nice' to ask why her teeth are so big, EVEN if I tell her why I'm missin' mine... do /you/ wanna hear how?! 'kay, so, there I was, five... no ten, twelve! Twelve cacklers--"
"Royal has always seemed very curious about my teeth ha! Tried to ask why they were so big before his mother interrupted. If I was to give a solid answer I suppose my bio dad?"
"Marigold talks a loooooot which is okay 'cause the stuff he tells us is cool but also can I go now please, please, pleeeeeeease...? My SKIN is crawling, I've gotta move!!!"
"Awww Royal? Energetic little thing, can hardly sit still for my stories. That's okay, I've had them tell stories along with me, adding more passion too it. They're quite a spirited soul."