Open to Join Deputy Assignments (FG 2'21)

The weather was warmer, and so was the deputy. The approach of the summer brought some hope; they had managed without having to resort to rationing and no casualties. His clan was strong.

Looking out across the sea of faces, Coldgaze called to the warriors and apprentices alike.

"Cats of Riverclan! To me."  Waiting for everyone to settle, he finalized last minute decisions about patrol leaders before continuing. With the melting of the river, now was the time to capitalize on the new minnows and fish that were coming out of hiding.

"Cottonbright and Goosesong. You are most familiar with the riverbank. You will return and reasses the stability, taking your apprentices with you." Since they had been the ones to check the banks last moon, they were most likely to notice major changes.

"When they return with news, Briarfang will lead a hunting patrol to the riverbank if all is well." I want two additional warriors to go with him." Coldgaze didn't care much for who went, besides the fact they should be confident swimmers.

Now for the hard part.

"As you know, there has been recent attacks on Riverclan territory, as well as that of the other clans. I want the apprentices to be accompanied by two warriors if they must leave camp." He flicked his ear, imagining the complaining from his own highly independant apprentice before continuing. "That being said. We will not live in fear of this rouge. Riverclan has proven itself season after season, and I expect you all to take it upon yourselves to hone your battle skills over the next moons."

He hoped to put together a patrol in the next few moons. A hunting patrol, to cull this menace. But nothing was set in stone at the moment.

"Bloomfire, Mintwhisker, Cinderwisp and myself will organize a rotation of conditioning for warriors and apprentices. This cat attacks without warning or mercy. We will be prepared."

"And finally, I want Thornstrike to lead two cats to patrol the boundries of the territory to the west. Just because a new threat has appeared doesn't mean we can forget about trespassing loners." He wanted a heads up if Kosmo every decided to make an unexpected visit.

"That is all." Coldgaze jumped from his perch, looking for his kin. Perhaps they could get Tangleloon in on the traning as well...