Closed Thread Just a Harmless Prank (17FF20)

Tigerrush had finished most of her morning's chores, which had included gathering some fresh rosemary, marigold and water dock, as was the norm for her at this time of year. She hadn't quite gotten around to putting them out to dry nor grabbing fresh-kill yet, having chosen instead to get a quick bath in to clean the dirt and sap from her fur. She was currently in the process of finishing up said bath, her back to the entrance of her den with a hind leg lifted to her mouth so she could delicately nibble the drying mud from between her spread toes and extended claws. Delicate little nibbles, spitting the bits of dirt from her mouth as she went. If whoever entered her den listened closely as they did so, they'd hear a soft purr of contentment vibrating softly through her petite, brown striped form.

She didn't jump from being startled, but Tigerrush's ears twisted back to take in the voice of her visitor as she spit out the last bit of dirt in her mouth. Content with the current state of her paw, she lowered it and finished her bath before turning to Bravesong. As with the rest of her clan, she had learned her clanmate's voices and noted the off-tone of the young elder as he praised her bounty of the day. "Starclan was good to me in letting me find these today." She mewed softly, green eyes moving swiftly over the tom as she took a precursory glance over Bravesong.

As she listened, her eyes darkened a little in concern. "Of course! I'll also make sure to have a word with Moosestar and Mistyleaf to make sure the apprentices are learning to properly bring in fresh bedding when I get done."

With calm steps, the little brown tabby made her way over and began sniffing over Bravesong's form to make sure that was the only fresh issue to be taken into account. Satisfied for the time being and taking note of the slight metallic tang in his fur. 

"Go ahead and stretch out so I can reach it better." She might be the medicine cat and full grown, but Tigerrush was still small girl and pretty much everyone else was taller than her. As he settled more comfortably, she began to gently nose the area between his scruff and shoulder, lapping gently as she tested to see where the thorn was. Aha! There is was!

Using her small front teeth, she gently gripped the thorn and gave a small but sharp tug. It gave way easily and her eyes glowed with satisfaction. Turning to spit on a leaf so she could dispose of it properly later, she rasped her tongue soothingly over the spot a few times, making sure it didn't bleed any further. "It didn't look big or deep and I gave it a good cleaning..... but if you want to be extra careful, I can put some marigold on it for you."

"Very well! If you don't want any marigold juice applied, then as your medicine cat, I say you're all good to go when you're ready!" She mewed, even as she watched his tail twitch lightly. As she went to tuck the leaf back with the rest of the refuse to be discarded later, Tigerrush listened as Bravesong spoke up again. His words made her pelt feel rather warm, even if his words hadn't meant to do so. Had her unease of spirit recently been that obvious? She thought she had done a good job disguising the negativity that she felt.

"Well, thank you. Brightflower was a good mentor and I'm glad I was able to learn as much as I was able to from her. And thankfully, there are still other medicine cats I can speak with if the need arises." Her words and voice were honest, even if a tad surprised, as her patient shuffled his paws before the tone grew serious and she locked her green eyes with Bravesong's single hazel. 

"Just remember that even if you are a young elder, it doesn't mean you are useless. Your skills and  unique knowledge and perspective of things are still an asset to the clan as well."