"I'm going to have a quick word with Toby before we head out," Ferretstar says, nodding to Dustclaw.
"We'll meet at the ditch then," The tabby nods back, motioning with her striped tail for Molepaw and Frecklepaw to follow.
Dovekit brightens up, thinking the mollies meant her as well. "The ditch? Are we going battle training?" She asks, raising her tail excitedly. Although she and Wrenkit were getting a little worn out from all the hide and seek, the thought seemed to give her a boost of energy.
"You won't be going for another couple of moons," Silvercloud chuckles softly and bends over to reach for Dovekit. Dovekit pouts but settles down to be carried back to the nursery, Wrenkit trailing behind more slowly.
With everyone going where they needed to go, Ferretstar turns to the elder's den once again.
Sootfang looks up from grooming her mate's ear.
"Oh great, she's back," The dark queen mutters with a scowl.
"When will we ever have peace?" Froststripe laments.
"Hello again, Ferretstar nice to see you again," Toby greets more quietly.
Ferretstar holds in a sigh, there was no use getting upset over the sharp tounged elderly queens. If they wanted under her skin so badly, maybe she's give them a taste of their own medicine.
"Thank you, Toby. Nice to see you too," Ferretstar nods to the meek elder respectfully before casting her gaze towards the couple, "Always a privilege to spend time with ones so wise."
Froststripe mumbles under her breath, mouthing something along the lines of 'smart alec'. Sootfang scoffs and makes her distaste more vocal.
"So what do you want?"
Ferretstar couldnt help but push the cranky old cat's buttons.
"Like at this moment or just in general?" She hums, tilting her head cheekily.
Sootfang glares at her, and swishes her tail. The charcoal molly seemed incensed, and elaborates rapidly.
"Why'd ya come back I here and bother us instead of- I done know- NOT wasting Dustclaw's time getting some ACTUAL training done before it rains?" Sootfang huffs in irration after she'd said her piece.
"Ah." Ferretstar blinks, remaining frustratingly calm. She pauses a long moment as if prefacing some long speech, but in reality she just wanted to make Sootfang wait.
However, just as Ferretstar opens her mouth to say something, Toby surprisingly steps in.
"Come on, she's our leader now... Lets respect her choices, y'know?"
Sootfang blinks and snaps her gaze towards the cream cat. Her irritation somehow switched into amusement as she lets out a snort and dry laugh.
"Oh so now you're suddenly on your precious daughter's side when it inconveniences me?"
"Not much of respecting choices considering what you talked about before," Froststripe says as Ferrestar looks over at Toby curiously. The elder freezes at her comment.
"Think YOU can lecture ME?" Sootfang snorts again, "After what you said?"
Toby shuffles their paws sheepishly, trouble meeting anyone's eyes.
"Uh."
Sootfang cracks a smirk, "Go on tell her."
"You might as well before someone does it for you," Froststripe adds with a tiny grin.
Ferretstar felt the situation escalating, and naturally ends up deciding to...
Poll Options
22 Votes
1. Question Toby - You noticed Toby talking with Lostnose earlier, maybe it is the same thing Froststripe and Sootfang are hinting at now. : 16%
2. Confront Froststripe and Sootfang - You've always noticed how they treat Toby. You've never been that close but just because they're elders doesn't give them the right to say whatever they want. : (40%)
3. Change Topic 1 (Family) - This is excactly the kind of scenario you're trying to avoid with Puddleclaw. You came to the elder's den to get advice about your kits. : 20%
4. Change topic 2 (War) - You're not interested in whatever drama Toby has gotten into. You came to the elder's den to get advice about BreezeClan. : 8%
5. Leave - Dustclaw and the apprentices are waiting on you. Save gossiping with the elders for later. : 16%