Everyone is Brilliant (Private)

[Duskrise]

Robinstar

Duskpaw lay in the center of camp, looking up towards the sky. The sun was only just now coming up... Painting the clouds in the sky orange, coloring the rather gray sky. He couldn't help but think it was amazing, every single morning. Times like these, he was exceedingly ecstatic that he was such an early bird. If he slept until later, like some of the apprentices who didn't have dawn patrol, he wouldn't be able to see this sight every single morning. 'It's nice knowing the sun will always rise... To bring color to the sky.' He smiled at the sky. To Duskpaw, he found deep meaning in sunset and sunrise. The reminder that there's always hope, along with the gentle reminder that everything ends at some point.

He took a deep breath and lowered his head. Not many cats were around. Though he did see the new deputy around. He figured he should be a good little Iceclanner and go and say hi. Be nice. Friendly. The works.

He padded over to the deputy and he grinned at him. "Yo. I'm Duskpaw."

[Robinstar]

Robinfrost was minding his own business, thinking about patrols and such. He'd make an announcement soon enough, and get the patrols up and running again. For a while, IceClan seemed to be slow and unmoving, but he planned to change that. At least a little. Anyways, he wasn't paying attention to his surroundings, but instead thinking of the warriors that would be good for each patrol, when a little dark colored fellow scooted his butt right up next to him.

The tabby turned. "Hello," he responded, blinking. Why is the little guy deciding to come talk to me? He gave a small nod in greeting, expecting the apprentice to ask him for something. Maybe he wanted to attend a patrol? He could certainly figure that out. He could put him with his mentor. Or maybe he just wanted an autograph.

[Duskrise]

Duskpaw thought the new deputy seemed kind of quiet. Maybe it was because some random apprentice just walked up to him all of a sudden, early in the morning. He turned around halfway to look up and point towards the sky.

"Say, what do you think of the sky?" He asked. "I find the sky is a good teacher for some things, if you know where to look and how to look."

He was quite curious about how the other, older cat would respond. Would he say he didn't think anything? Would he take it at face value? See it how Duskpaw did? Or put some other spin on it? He was quite intrigued by that last notion. He'd be fine with the first one though...

[Robinstar]

Robinfrost, in fact, did speak. Just when he wanted to. When he wanted to open up, he was all words and talking, but otherwise he appeared cold to some. He followed Stormpaw's gaze towards the sky, glancing over at the tom. He reminded Robin of himself when he was younger, when his name was Robbie and everything had been okay. Before everything changed. Though if he could go back, he wouldn't. His undying loyalty was for IceClan, even though the guilt hung over his head like a cloud. He could still hear Reece. 'Don't go near them, Robbie, alright? You promise?' 'I promise, mama.'

The tom just shrugged, showing nothing of the thoughts a moment ago. "It's blue," he replied, looking back at Duskpaw. What did he want him to say? "Uh, yeah. Swirling with winds of thoughts and wisdom whispered through breezes," he replied, managing to keep the amusement out of his voice as he shrugged.

"Whats your name, kid?" He asked.

[Duskrise]

Duskpaw grinned again.

"Duskpaw. My name's Duskpaw." He meowed brightly. "And yes, the sky is very blue. It's a fantastic color." He looked back up towards the sky. "Be a bit odd if the sky was green." He commented. "Still. The sky can't teach you everything. I don't think anything in this world can teach us everything. But learning from everywhere is a good step towards everything." He turned his head again to look at Robinfrost. "Say, I don't believe you've mentioned your name quite yet. I've told you mine, how about you tell me yours?" As far as he knew, there was a new deputy. Nothing else was said. For Duskpaw, that was far too vague.

Though thinking about the deputy's response to his question... He didn't want to read too much into it. Sure, he could interpret it as the tom takes things at face value. A more pragmatic sort of cat. Yet, the thing he said after could mean other things. Besides, he wanted to know more before settling on a first impression opinion. 'But I don't want a first impression. A first impression doesn't even scratch the surface of any cat....' He thought, his eyes seemingly sparkling.

[Robinstar]

Robinfrost nodded. "Mm. I believe I heard Dawnbriar mention a Duskpaw the other day," he responded. The guy wasn't bad. He was nice, actually, and cute. Little kid cute. Still, he didn't want to put him in harms way. "I suppose so," he said quietly, deep in thought. Snap, I wish you were here right now. But you can't be, and I can't let you be. He closed his eyes for a brief moment when the apprentice looked away. No emotion, Robbie. Don't let him see who you really are. 

Despite his new name, home, and rank, he still tended to call himself by his old name when he was talking to himself. He listened to Duskpaw. My, he's very perceptive. He'll be a great warrior and mentor. I can't wait to give him his ceremony. "Robinfrost."

[Duskrise]

And once again Duskpaw grinned.

He knew he grinned a lot. Though, why shouldn't he? Smiling was good, fantastic even. On the topic of Robinfrost, finally he'd gotten a name. It was a start to knowing who this cat was. Though, apparently he'd met his mentor, Dawnbriar. He figured it wasn't too surprising, Robinfrost was deputy. Most likely needing to figure out who the warriors are. In Duskpaw's eyes, good practice. Meeting the cats you'll be helping to lead. Though, in Duskpaw's opinion, meeting new cats was a fantastically, amazing idea either way. Creating new bonds with new cats was always something worth it for Duskpaw. He of course, was still working on that. 'Heh. Still got a lot of work ahead of me. Looks like the deputy... Robinfrost... Has also got that same kind ahead as well.'

"Robinfrost. That's a brilliant name." He meowed softly.

[Robinstar]

Robinfrost gave him the smallest of smiles. "Thank you, Duskpaw," he murmured. He wondered what Duskpaw's warrior name would be - Duskwish was nice. Maybe he could get some input from the apprentice, though a lot of them didn't know what they would want it to be. Don't get too friendly, Robbie. You have to remain alone.

"Have any warrior names in mind?" He asked, his voice low. He blinked his frosty, blue-green eyes, waiting for an answer. Keep your shell up.

[Duskrise]

Duskpaw still saw that smile... 

Plus how slight it was. Then the thank you. Then he clammed up. Duskpaw wondered why exactly. Then the question on his warrior name. He looked up towards the sky. He seemed to ponder it for a few moments. 

"I've never really thought about it." He replied. Looking straight at Robinfrost, the deputy had become rather icy. 'Hm... From just the slightest of smiles to ice. I really must wonder...' He thought. "Hm... I'm not all that close to my warrior ceremony. So, I haven't not really thought about it." Duskpaw explained. 

[Robinstar]

Robinfrost nodded. "I see," he said. "If you have any ideas, let me know," he added, leaning back against a nearby rock. He didn't want to stay like this, but he had to. For everyone else's sake, not his own. That's what mattered. He was only one cat in the whole universe - it didn't matter if he was happy. At least that's what he told himself. "How's your training going?" He asked after a long bout of silence. He didn't know what to say anymore - he was rather out of practice. No one visited him, probably due to his closed off personality. They didn't bother with him.

[Duskrise]

Duskpaw's smile returned. 

"Of course I will." He meowed, responding to Robinfrost's first request. Duskpaw was unaware how often cats got their own request concerning their full name fulfilled. Although... He knew he'd be fine whether he'd got a name he'd wanted or not. Though in full honesty, he thought it would be better to not try to desire one. Then... He wouldn't be disappointed and he would be able to appreciate his new name one hundred percent when the day came. 

"My training? Oh, it's doing quite well. Dawnbriar is a fantastic mentor." He replied brightly.

[Robinstar]

Robinfrost nodded, turning his own gaze to the sky. It was fairly quiet in camp, and the sky was beautiful. His clanmates would rise soon, however. "That's good," he said simply. "I gave her another apprentice recently, I hope your alright with that," he murmured, avoiding eye contact.

[Duskrise]

"Of course I'm alright with it."

Duskpaw's smile failed to falter when Robinfrost stopped looking at him. Despite the somewhat... Detached, Duskpaw supposed, behavior... He wasn't going to return that sort of behavior back. That wouldn't really do much of anything, besides potentially make this interaction extremely awkward. Still, he kept up his smile regardless.

[Robinstar]

Robinfrost nodded. "Good," he responded quietly, turning to look at the dens. "The Clan will be awake momentarily," he commented slightly awkwardly. Maybe I'd he was quiet and slow enough, Duskpaw would leave. Even though he wanted him to stay.

[Duskrise]

Duskpaw nodded. 

He padded over to the fresh-kill pile and sat down by it. "And with the rest of the clan... Dawnbriar. I'm always awake before her, around the fresh-kill pile. She always pokes her head into the apprentice's den looking for me... Though, I think she knows by know I'm not going to be there... Not in the mornings." He grinned again. "Then I call her over and our days begin." He finished with his detailing of his early mornings. 

He looked over at Robinfrost again, still smiling. "And the day is about to begin again. Just like it does everyday. I hope your day is absolutely fantastic."