Stormcloud padded up to Dovewing as Dandelionpaw trotted off with a plump thrush for the elders to share, the gray tabby's eyes were warm. "It looks like hunting was good," he purred. Dovewing licked at her chest fur to hide her pride. "It was nothing, though it was like the prey was about jumping into our paws."
"Wish I could have gone along," Stormcloud said. "It would have been far better than ShadowClan trying to cause a stink while on border patrol."
Dovewing's ears pricked straight up, her pale golden eyes going wide. "Was there any trouble?" she asked. Her eyes darting around to locate the other members of his patrol. Cinderheart and Rosepetal were sharing a squirrel with Hazeltail, meanwhile, Ivypool and Toadstep were sharing tongues. Their kits were tussling outside the apprentice den, showing off to Sparkpaw and Yewpaw who would correct their small mistakes.
Looking around for Spiderleg, the gray she-cat soon spotted the tip of his tail vanishing around the bramble screen of Jayfeather's den. Part of her wasn't surprise, it seems that Spiderleg was starting to feel some of the early signs of old age, which Dovewing thought was odd because he was not much older than Whitewing or Squirrelflight. But some cats did age faster than others, and some were able to keep going even though they were out of their prime.
Beside her Stormcloud was shaking his head. "Everything is okay," he assured her. "A new apprentice who has much to learn," he purred in amusement. "I hope Mistcloud can handle that Whorlpaw." After their laughs faded, the two cats just stood together for a moment, then Stormcloud glanced at her shyly.
"Um...would you like to go for a walk?" He mewed softly, his head ducked in embarrassment. Although it had surprised her at first, Dovewing saw no reason not to agree. It wasn't like she had any plans at the moment. Only later would she and Dandelionpaw go out with the Evening Patrol, but until then she was free.
"Sure." Dovewing replied. Side by side, the two cats padded out of camp and into the forest beyond.