[ti]Private[/ti]Apprentice duties

[Mama]

Briarfrost had started her assigned punishment early, hoping to get it done quickly. Her tail pressed against her thin coat as she shivered, pressing the large mouthful of moss in her jaws close to her before grabbing another bit. It was cold and rather bitter, but at least it wasn’t dusty. With a squeak the warrior started to carry it towards the nursery after hearing they were in need of a change of bedding.

[QueenChaos]

Silverfur was snoozing, finally able to get some peace. Kestrelkit was sitting near the nursery entrance, watching all the warriors and apprentices. She saw Briarfrost in the corner of her eyes, but payed her no notice. Lichenkit however, saw her.
"Hey there! Watcha doin miss?" He asked Briarfrost, his tail perked up in the air. He smiled at her, wondering why a Warrior was doing apprentice duties. He may not watch the Warriors like his sister, but he knew they weren't supposed to do things like clear out the nursery.
One of Silverfur's eyes drifted open. "Oh, good morning Briarfrost. Is my Lichenkit annoying you?" She asked, pulling Lichenkit towards her. She began licking his head.
"Ahhh, ew mom! You're messing up my fur!" Lichenkit squeaked.

[Mama]

Briarfrost gave a shaky purr at the kits, shivering from the cold air as she entered the den. After putting down the moss on the side, she glanced towards the queen. “N-not at all.” The warrior mewed with a light smile, looking towards the two bundles of fur with a chuckle.

“H-how are y-you doing? Need any p-prey?” She asked when she turned back towards the moss, picking up some of the old nests and moving them aside. Maybe there was some spare feathers in Larkbeat’s den, or she could rip some if they had any birds in the prey pile. Most of it was frozen, so the coating was no use to the dead creature.

[QueenChaos]

Silverfur laughed her sweet laugh and let Lichenkit go.
"Watcha doin in here miss? Aren't you a little too old to be in the nursery?" Lichenkit mewed
"Lichenkit!" Silverfur hissed "She is not old. Apologize!"
"Sorry miss. I was jus' curious ma..."
"Lichenkit, isn't it obvious?" Kestrelkit meowed, her voice high and annoyed. "Owlstar said she should so she is."
"Both of you hush." Silverfur said, sweeping her kits towards her. "Pardon their behavior. Little ears have big eyes. I would love a rabbit if it wouldn't trouble you." Silverfur licked her paw. "Have you been feeling better? I heard you got sick."
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[Mama]

Briarfrost resumes to clean up the nests while the two kits chittered to each other, chuckling to herself. Glancing back up, a bit of moss on her muzzle, she lapped it off before nodding. “Of course, I think I saw one there this morning.” She mewed.

On the topic of the sickness, the small feline gulped and thought of the pain. The darkness. It scared her to even try to remember it, but she pushed it back. “D-doing much better, t-thankfully.” Briarfrost replied. Of course, the better things that came with her illness made her happier.., like Wolfclaw.

Puffing up with embarrassment, she quickly flattened herself before rushing out to get the rabbit she had requested. the wind pushed against her face, and after a moment she found a large white body. It was cold and stiff, so she hoped if she put it under some of the fresh moss it would warm up. Returning with it, she showed that she had it to Sikverfur before placing it and covering it quickly. “Let’s hope this warms it up a bit.” She murmured.
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[QueenChaos]

Silverfur watched as Briarfrost bustled around. Kestrelkit had resumed watching the warriors outside, and Lichenkit was sitting by his mother, watching Briarfrost as well.
"Briarfrost." Silverfur called out. "You seem cold. Come, sit down. I'm sure Owlstar won't mind if you rest a bit." She flicked her tail at a nest next to her. Lichenkit bounced up and down.
"Yeah! C'mon miss! Come sit wi' us!"
Kestrelkit pricked her ear at Lichenkit's voice, but ignored him. She was watching all the strong looking cats, like Wolfclaw. He was super cool. She looked around, her mind drifting into dreams of being the best warrior, maybe even Deputy or Leader. She snuggled down into her mom's fur, closing her eyes.
Lichnekit continued to bounce, waiting for Briarfrost to answer.
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[Mama]

After a moment, the feline gave a gulp. “I-I guess it won’t hurt, j-just let me finish up and bring you that rabbit.” She mewed, her whiskers perking up a bit as the warrior started to move faster. The thought of the deputy still lingered on her mind, and she purred lightly towards the memory of him. So warm, fluffy... handsome.

In a few minutes, she had put the soiled nests in a stack which was ready for her to carry out, and decided now would be a good time to take up the offer. Scooping up the rabbit, she carried it over towards the queen before dropping it at her paws. It was cold but not frozen, a plus. With a flicker of her thin tail, Briarfrost flopped down into one of the extra nests.

[QueenChaos]

Silverfur smiled as Briarfrost sat down, and Lichenkit bounced over to her.
He snuggled into her chest, purring contently.
"Your pretty." He said, smiling up at her. Silverfur laughed a warm, sweet laugh.
"He's right you know. You are a very pretty cat." She said, pulling the rabbit towards her. She began to eat it, tearing off small bites for Kestrelkit and Lichenkit to eat later. Lichenkit giggled and snuggled closer to Briarfrost, trying to get her warm.
"You're cold too miss. I'm gonna keep you warm." He said, giggling again. Silverfur smiled at her little kit. She turned to look at Kestrelkit, who was sleeping in her mother's fur. Silverfur sighed, wishing Kestrelkit could be more like her brother.
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[Mama]

Briarfrost purred lightly towards the kit, grooming his pelt softly as she laid in the nest. The compliment made her a bit embarrassed and warm, but it was something very nice of them to say. “T-thank you.” The warrior murmured, nuzzling the kit softly on the neck.

“Your a little c-cutie!” She chirped, her tail twirling up and then fluttering down slowly.

[QueenChaos]

Lichenkit purred at he compliment.
"Thanks miss! I'm onna be leader of da clan someday yaknow?" He said, piffing his chest out. "And sissy gon be my loyal dupety." He said, tripping on the word 'deputy'.
"Deputy sweetheart." Silverfur purred in amusement.
"Righ, deputy." Lichenkit said, scratching his ear. Silverfur leaned to whisper in Briarfrost's ear,
"Though the way he's training, it might just be the other way around."
Kestrelkit, who had just awoken and was eating the little pieces of rabbit, stifled a laugh.
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