another thistle (p)

[Thistlepaw]

Thistlepaw grinned. "Sure thing!" He felt as though he had warmed up to the uneasy Creekpaw, and tried his best to make the other tom comfortable. "Maybe we can train together sometime?" He asked.

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Creekpaw stood up and hesitantly started to pad over. He stopped half a tail-length away, a weak smile appearing on his face at the suggestion. "Y-Yes, I'd like that." 'Could Thistlepaw be my friend...?' The thought lingered in the back of his mind, but he pushed it away. 'Shut it, Creekpaw. He probably just pities you.' The tuxedo took a step back at the thought of this, ears beginning to flatten in uncertainty.

[Thistlepaw]

Thistlepaw smiled back at the black and white tom, sitting next to him. "You are the first apprentice I have talked to as an apprentice actually." He mewed with a grin. The grin faded as he noticed Creekpaw's expression change. The gray tom frowned. "What's the matter Creekpaw?"

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"I am?" He looked at him in surprise. Thistlepaw seemed nice so far, so Creekpaw just sort of assumed that he was a popular cat. He blinked, looking down when he asked the next question. 'Am I really that obvious?' "Nothing."

[Thistlepaw]

Thistlepaw nodded. "There seems to be few apprentices nowadays, or at least that's what the queens say." He commented. Thistlepaw sensed the sadness coming from Creekpaw and frowned, wishing he knew what was the matter. Had he said something wrong? "Okay." He replied, unsurely.

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"Huh." He hadn't noticed the decline in apprentices. Then again, he never bothered to look up. He just sort of kept his head low and trudged in and out of the den. 'Maybe there's more empty nests than I thought.' Creekpaw relaxed a little more at Thistlepaw's next response, glad that he didn't pry any further. The tuxedo dug his claws into the ground and looked away, unsure of what to say.

[Thistlepaw]

Thistlepaw shuffled his paws, unsure what to say next. He had never been a big talker, but now he had to be. "Hey, Creekpaw, you hungry?" He asked, quickly.

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"Um... A little." He answered softly, starting to pad to the entrance. He took a glance back at him. "You want to grab a bite?"

[Thistlepaw]

Thistlepaw nodded, walking delicately over the nests to the entrance. "I hope there is still something decent left on the pile!"

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Creekpaw smiled a little more at the comment, beginning to walk out. He soon reached the pile, selecting a hare from the top. It was pretty large- perfect for two. He dragged it down, staring at it as it hit the camp floor. "Is this okay?"

[Thistlepaw]

Thistlepaw trotted eagerly after him, belly rumbling loudly. He grinned down at the hare. "Perfect! You can have the first bite, or I might eat it all!" He teased, nudging the hare towards Creekpaw.

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Creekpaw laughed quietly, leaning down and ripping off a small piece. He quickly swallowed and nudged fhe rest to Thistlepaw. "I'm not too hungry." He took a seat and swiped his tongue over his muzzle a few times.

[Thistlepaw]

(Sorry, really really late)

Thistlepaw smiled to himself, finishing off the hare in a few quick gulps. He swiped his tongue over his teeth and relished the last of the tasteful meat. The lithe gray tom settled himself in the dirt, stretching out his limbs. He licked at a forepaw elegantly.

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|| no worries! ||

He watched Thistlepaw finish it off, surprised by how quickly he could eat. He fluffed out his fur and closed his eyes, listening to Thistlepaw groom himself. 'I bet we'll never talk again. He's probably wishing he could just get up and leave.'

[Thistlepaw]

Thistlepaw looked up from his grooming, noticing Creekpaw looking uncomfortable. He frowned, staying silent. The young tom wondered if he should say anything, but decided against it as he seemed to make things worse more often than not. Thistlepaw sighed, breaking the silence suddenly. "I'm sorry..." He mumbled.