Of Thrushes and Hawks (Tagged)

[Lionhearted]

Tagging: Icestorm [Hawkeye] 

OOC: I saw Hawkeye going over to stand in front of Thrush's den after the ceremony, so I'll just take it from there ^^

The pale ginger-and-white leader gave Fleetpaw a curt nod before departing. Hawkeye was standing in front of his den, waiting. A bubble of pride welled within him. He's my first deputy. My choice, and only my choice. "Hello," Thrushstar said pleasantly, before stepping around the gray-and-white tom and entering his den first. "Please, follow me and come in," he invited without turning around. Sitting down in his nest, he gestured at the spot in front of him with his tail, beckoning for Hawkeye to sit. "Do you know why I want to talk to you?" 

[Icestorm]

Hawkeye nodded to Thrushstar as the leader gave him a greeting before following him inside the leader's den. Hawkeye moved quietly to the location Thrushstar had indicated for him to sit at. Hawkeye was sure this was the first time he had been in the leader's den, his eyes glancing around casually.

He cleared his throat, "Because of the deputy position." Hawkeye said without question. It only made sense after all, why else would he want to talk to him? If he wanted a social visit he could always just ask Foxclaw, or one of his kits.

[Lionhearted]

Thrushstar tipped his head. "Well, partially right," he said, his ears twitching in mild amusement. He sighed, looking at the ground, before speaking again. "Hawkeye, as I've said before, I won't doubt your loyalty to this Clan. but our Clan is a bit different; I won't say weaker, but more... vulnerable. We don't have a medicine cat, as I'm sure you've noticed. Therefore, it is important that you (and I) be reasonable and sensible about everything we do. If there is a border skirmish, you must know that we can't afford to get cats all injured and roughed-up. Who will heal them? If foxes are found on the land, make sure to send the senior warriors, the ones who are more experienced in battle. I don't care how strict you need to be with certain cats, especially the younger apprentices. You need to take the lead and let everyone know that not everything can be solved with teeth and claws. Certainly not with the situation we're in." Thrushstar's eyes grew hard as his claws slid out. "If harsher punishments are needed to be executed, then so be it."

Tagged: Icestorm [Hawkeye]

[Icestorm]

Hawkeye watched Thrushstar carefully, trying to gauge the leader. He wasn't sure how freely he was allowed to speak to Thrushstar, but at this point he supposed it didn't really matter. Not with what he had chosen to talk about at least. "I take the offer of deputy seriously Thrushstar. And I may have my faults but I plan to do my best for this clan." The tom didn't look away from his leader. This was the time to show his worth. Sure Thrushstar saw something in him to pick him for deputy, but now he had to prove himself in the position.

"As for the clan being vulnerable I won't deny this. We have lacked a deputy for a while, and still lack medicine cats. but we cannot let the other clans see this as their chance. I have to disagree with border issues. If we are too passive it will come off as weakness. The rest I understand and agree with Thrushstar, but this I have to say. Our warriors are capable. We can't take that away from them now." Hawkeye hadn't meant to ramble but he couldn't stop. He had an opinion and he wanted it to be known. He needed it to be known. He wouldn't admit that his own temper may get the best of him at a border, but he knew Whisperclan. The warriors were not going to stand by.

Lionhearted sorry midterms killed me

[Lionhearted]

OOC: You're fine c:

Thrushstar flicked his ears again. He had expected that. A cat like Hawkeye was sure to be riled up by this... would he have to restrain his own deputy? Was Hawkeye a good choice? he asked himself silently, then brushed the thought away quickly. "I never said we weren't capable," he enunciated slowly, forcing himself not to snap. "I'm not saying to be too passive either. I'm saying to be responsible and rational. There's bound to be some cats who're going to just jump straight into the battle." He sighed, remembering Foxclaw. "but before you do so yourself, remind yourself that we do not have a medicine cat. I don't want cats to get injured after, say, a border skirmish, then bleed themselves out afterwards. Do you think we'd be prepared for something greater if everyone were to have infections and open wounds? No, of course not." Thrushstar paused to take a breath; he'd been talking faster and faster, scraping his claws on the ground, going on a rant.

"I'm sorry for babbling and lecturing. The thing is, border problems are going to happen, and if cats are trying to mindlessly prove their Clan's strength on such a minor issue, what are we going to do when something unexpected happens? Seem weak. I get that cats are trying to prove their loyalty- but that's not the sole principle they should hold in their hearts. Rationality is something just as important. but I'll give you this- if you've talked to someone and they aren't listening, then fine, if you get sick of telling them what to do, by all means let them keep sharpening their claws. If they think they're so great, just let them go on until they realize that their wounds can't be healed. Or, if they keep being able to defend the Clan, that's great too. If they bleed to death, that's their own fault. We don't need those kinds of mindless cats in the Clan anyway. but I prefer tat you try first."

I can't believe I've just said that, but what can you do? he mused quietly. Cats like Foxclaw can't be controlled easily. If Hawkeye think he's up to it, I shall be watching with interest.

Tagged: Icestorm [Hawkeye]

[Icestorm]

Hawkeye felt his ears flick with disdain against Thrushstar's words. The warrior knew he had a valid point, there was no arguing against him. However, he still felt as though he was being looked down upon. Everyone knew he wasn't always the calmest warrior, but he tried to be the best warrior possible for the clan, to be what they needed. Seeing his leader getting upset over the matter made it clear to him that the conversation was going in a circle. There was no point anymore. Thrushstar had his opinion, and his order. However, there was no going back now.

Bowing his head Hawkeye tried to keep his confident stance, "I'm not saying to let them all fight their little heart out. I just pointed out that being passive could do us more harm than good in the end. However, I will do as you instruct." The last thing Hawkeye wanted was for the clan to lose warriors. They needed a medicine cat, fast. Starclan was cursing them for what reason was beyond him, but that alone was starting to cause an uproar with members of the clan too. "Anything we do, we have to do carefully. We cannot simply put limitations on the warriors. Some of them already doubt Starclan. They want answers." Answers he was sure no one had.