[ti]Private[/ti]Maybe This Time

[M'Lady]

She was nervous. She hadn't yet seen Rainflight in her short time here, and it was starting to tear her apart. So finally, one morning, she waited until almost all the warriors had left the den. Tansy didn't sleep with them yet, some cats considered her untrustworthy. But she didn't mind, she knew she'd prove to them that she was an asset soon enough. The warrior peered into the den, where she recognized the familiar she-cat from the border still dozing away. It was still early, but she would be getting up for apprentice and warrior duties soon anyway. Tansy steeled herself, hopefully she made the right decision. In coming here, in choosing to join... In waking up Rainflight, in this moment, and seeing if she would still like her company. Maybe this time, it wouldn't feel so bad, so guilty, for liking to spend time talking with this she-cat that was so unreachable before. 

"Rainflight," Tansy called softly, taking a step or two into the den in order to catch her attention. She swallowed her fear. Mothclan cats shouldn't have to be afraid, not in their own territory. She couldn't help it, though, the fresh mountain air of Mistclan still ran in her blood, whether she liked it or not. As she studied the pretty warrior, a bit of warmth echoed in her chest, and her whiskers twitched with amusement. "Rainfliggghhttttt." She dragged it out this time, prodding the she-cat with a paw. "Don' keep Lion an I waitin'." 

[Alex]

Rainflight had seen Tansysong in the camp just one time. When she saw the she-cat, she'd been incredibly surprised, wondering what the MistClan cat was doing. But once she found out that she had joined MothClan, she couldn't deny the thrill of excitement and relief that had coursed through her. After that, though, it seemed she couldn't find a time to be alone with her.

Rainflight lay in her den, dozing and snoring ever so softly. Faintly, she thought she heard a familiar voice, and her ear flicked slightly. It wasn't until a paw started prodding her that she blearily opened her eyes and looked over, only to be greeted by Tansysong. At the sight of her, her eyes widened and she immediately stood up. "Tansysong!" She couldn't stop the warmth in her chest at the sight. Maybe now they could spend some time alone...? Then again, she did have an apprentice...But he could wait a bit, surely? Besides, he was doing rather well anyway.

[M'Lady]

A purr rumbled in her chest at the other warriors exclamation. Oh, good. It seemed that Rainflight was happy to see her! In turn, that made Tansysong rather happy as well. This hadn't been a mistake, then, to wake her up.

"G'morning," She greeted her softly, shifting her paws as if unsure whether or not she should move forward to greet her. Their relationship was... Well, Tansy didn't know what it was. All she knew was that Rainflight was interesting and sweet, and Tansy would find every opportunity to spend time with her. "I was thinkin'," She began shyly, her gaze flickering away from that of the other warriors. "If y'could spare some time before yer duties, w'could maybe go fer a walk? 'Tis a lot warmer out today, I thought it'd be nice," She offered her quietly, chancing a sheepish smile in her direction. "If yer busy that's alright, just thought I'd ask."

[Alex]

"Hey," Rainflight properly greeted Tansysong back, a smile gracing her face. It only seemed to grow as she listened to the now fairly familiar style of speaking the warrior had. At the question, she couldn't stop a purr from slipping out. Lionpaw could definitely wait. All she wanted to do now was go on this walk with Tansysong. Especially with newleaf coming, it had started to get warmer.

"I'd love to go on a walk with you. Lionpaw can wait a bit - it surely wouldn't hurt him," she chuckled. With that said, she began to groom her fur a bit, realizing it had gotten messy while she had slept. Bits and pieces of moss stuck to her fur, and she hastily licked her fur clean. After that, she stretched and smiled once more in Tansysong's direction. "Shall we go then..?"

[M'Lady]

With Rainflight's words, Tansysong completely and utterly lit up. Her eyes were brighter, her being felt lighter, and a grin lingered on her face. She watched in brief amusement as the warrior hastily cleaned up her fur, and even reached forward to nudge a scrap of moss from Rainflight's shoulder.

"M'sure Lion wouldn' miss you fer a morning." Tansysong said cheerily, and when Rainflight indicated that they could go, the warrior stepped out of the den, waiting for her companion to come along before she continued her pace out of camp. She was a bit unfamiliar with the territory, still, despite Lionpaw eagerly telling her all about it, so she lagged behind the Mothclan warrior in a step or two, so she'd be able to take the lead.

It was a gorgeous morning for a leisurely stroll. Even though the air was still crisp with a bit of a chill this early, the sun warmed the territory with it's golden glow, and birds sang in the trees to hail Newleaf. Tansysong appreciated the scenery for a moment, content to just exist with the earth beneath her paws and the sun warming her dark tabby pelt. She soon turned her attention to Rainflight, though, curiosity sparking in her fern green eyes. "How have y'been, Rain? I haven' seen y'since I got here."

[Alex]

Rainflight followed Tansysong out of the den, and took the lead as the warrior lagged behind a bit. She couldn't help but purr at the feeling of the sun on her fur. It was definitely a beautiful morning for a stroll. She glanced over at Tansysong, a now ever-present smile on her face. As she spoke, she flicked an ear.

"Things have been alright. A little bland, I suppose. But...better, now that you're here," she chuckled. "How have you been? I'm..not sure I know the reason that you're here now. Something happen in MistClan?" She couldn't help but think about the time the two had met, and what Tansysong had said then.

[M'Lady]

Tansy smiled sheepishly at Rainflight's comment, her heart feeling rather warm in her chest. Rainflight was such a sweetheart, honestly. She thought about the question the other warrior had posed, and she frowned slightly as she came up with an answer. Why did she leave? It was a rather curious thought.

"I... Saw an opportunity." She hummed, thinking back to when she stumbled across Brackenfall and Feathercrest at the border. "It reminded m'that, I haven' really been.. Happy, in Mistclan, fer a long time." She felt more at home in the place of no stars than she had in Mistclan. At least here, she had cats that actually seemed to want to get to know her, and were not just content to leave her by herself. "It was somethin' y'said, actually. I wanted to take th'chance, an' I did." Tansy spoke, a faint smile coming to her face, as she looked back over at Rainflight with glittering fern green eyes. "'course, y'being here isn' so bad either." She added, her tone warm even as her heart thudded quickly in her chest. What was she even saying? Oh Starclan, Tansy was sure she sounded ridiculous.

[Alex]

Rainflight listened as Tansysong spoke. When she was mentioned, she flicked an ear, but chuckled. She was glad Tansysong had listened to her and came here. Now, maybe they could...actually be something without that feeling of guilt. And when she mentioned her again, well...Her smile seemed to only grow. She understood how Tansysong felt. It was the reason she's in MothClan now. And she's glad Tansysong is here in MothClan.

"Well," she started, not entirely sure what she was going to say, "I'm glad you're here. I'll admit it's been awfully boring without you here." She paused then, her own heart now thudding in her chest. She smiled sheepishly back at Tansysong.

[M'Lady]

She lowered her head bashfully, her tail swishing from side to side to give off the energy that was pounding in her veins. She felt like running, sprinting! For some reason, she was overflowing with glimmers of happiness. "Sorry I took s'long," She replied softly, her voice hardly audible above their combined pawsteps. Oh she was getting nervous, she needed to move! Tansy took a quick step or two to catch up with Rainflight, and met her gaze with glowing fern green eyes.

"Hey, Rain, feel like racin' me to th'fields?" She asked, her tone filled with a rare sense of excitement. She had never played much as a kit or an apprentice, she thought she was just a more independent type of cat. Now, she discovered that she was wrong. There was just no one that ever made her feel this giddy or excited, no one that could rile her up and make her eyes as bright as they are now.

Said eyes narrowed slightly, in a bit of a daring feel, and amusement flickered in her voice. "That is, if y'think y'can keep up."

[Alex]

Rainflight chuckled. "I'm just glad you're here now." She watched as Tansysong caught up, and blinked as she spoke. A grin took over her face. She'd never been one to race much, but she could remember some times when she did. She always loved the feeling of the wind in her fur. And racing alongside Tansysong...well. That just seemed even better than running alone. A lot better.

As Tansy spoke again, she snorted. "'Course I can keep up! You're on." She didn't really know how fast Tansy was, but she was never one to back down from a challenge.