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Swallowpaw sat in his feathery nest watching the camp from afar as the day went on. It's so peaceful out. He thought listening to the murmurs of the clan and the crunch of ice under paws. Sighing he snuggled down into his nest, trying to stay warm. He kept one eye open at the entrance, but nothing came and eventually his eyelids felt so heavy he almost fell asleep.
That is, until a cat entered the den. Swallowpaw' amber-yellow eyes widened and he scraggly stood up and yawned. He re-focused on the entrance, trying to get his eyes adjusted. "Hello?" The feline called out timidly, fog escaping his mouth as he talked. It's so cold already!

[Tigerfrost]

Tigerpaw was getting a snack outside. He had picked out a nice sized vole and made his way back to the apprentices den. he was already of age to become a warrior, and it was kinda obvious that he was old enough to become a warrior. His body size and his muscular body showed it to. As he walked back into the den he heard a soft voice. Placing the vole down in front of his paws and looked around the den before spotting what looked like a newly appointed apprentice. Picking the vole up, he made his way towards the other tom and then placed in front of the tom. Hey there. My name is Tigerpaw. Who might you be? He asked and nosed the prey towards the other apprentice. Hey want some? I would love to share with you. Meowed Tigerpaw with a warm, yet scratchy voice.

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Swallowpaw blinked more into focus as an almost-warrior entered the den. Why on earth is a warrior in here? He thought, looking at the size of Tigerpaw compared to himself. He looked at the prey in the cat's mouth, and watched it plop to the ground. His name is tigerPAW? So he is an apprentice. The tabby thought, still staring at the vole. Just now noticing Tigerpaw had asked a question, Swallowpaw cleared his throat and looked at the cat's muzzle. He didn't feel right looking into the apprentice's eyes. "M-my name is S-Swallowpaw." He stuttered in a raspy, whisper-voice. The tabby feline returned his stare to the ground, and shook his head at Tigerpaw's offer. "Th-thanks, but no thanks. I-I'm not hungry."

[Tigerfrost]

Tigerpaw would have agreed if he could hear the other apprenticeʻs thoughts. He was getting way to big for the den and he needed to move out quick. Hopefully he would be leaving very soon, so he wouldnʻt have to feel so left out because of his size and age. Well then Swallowpaw, I can eat it later. Seems you are somewhat new here. Itʻs once to meet you. He meowed with a nod of his head. Tigerpaw crouched down so he was able to get lower to the other apprentices hight. He felt so out of place in the tiny den, he wanted to move, and he wanted to move now.

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"N-no, you can eat now. I really d-don't mind." Swallowpaw stuttered with a small cough afterwards. Just because he wasn't hungry didn't mean Tigerpaw couldn't eat. The tabby wasn't looking up at the almost-warrior, but he felt a shadow cast over him. Was Tigerpaw leaning down to his height? That must be uncomfortable. "D-Do you want to g-go outside? Y-you can st-stretch out there." Swallowpaw meowed, already beginning to lead the way out.

[Tigerfrost]

Tigerpaw shook his head in disagreement. No, no it is fine. I have lost my appetite. I can eat later. He meowed and watched the apprentice. What is he thinking? Must be something about that stuttering or something. Itʻs weird, do I scare him? Oh I hope not. He thought with a worried look. Before he could answer he saw the apprentice walk out of the den. He placed his mouse under the moss in his nest and walked outside. If I may ask. Are you scared of me? I really don't mean to be scary or anything. I just haven't had my ceremony yet and there is nowhere else to go. He meowed in a gentler tone.

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Swallowpaw smirked as he heard the 'thump' of paws behind him. So maybe Tigerpaw did want to go outside? He didn't really receive an answer. He was about to turn around and face the apprentice, though what would they talk about? Swallowpaw decided to stay silent as Tigerpaw came out, though the tom's meow surprised him. Am i scared of him? Maybe a little intimidated, but I'm always shy like this. Maybe he thinks I'm scared because of my stutter. "S-Scared of you? Not at all. I'm u-usually j-just sh-shy. But you s-seem nice enough to t-talk to." He answered honestly, not sure what kind of reply he would get.