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I did this partly because I felt like Brackenkit’s design needed a little something more, and also to drop a tiny bit of C&Q lore.
There is a story in Quarryclan that is simply referred to as Barkstar’s Curse. Brackenkit hears this story and is immediately curious. She wants to see if there are ghosts in the woods and drags her siblings along. They sneak out, though are thankfully found and brought back quickly. Hallowkit swears she saw a ghost and is mortified. When she is apprenticed and it seems like it's not going to work, it is found out that she has headache-inducing visions that increase in strength the farther she goes from camp. She is offered to be a medicine cat apprentice by Mallowcloud, who relates with her anxieties and similarly acquired his ability after a dangerous experience. As she grows into her position, she finds that she can also commune with spirits, and later foresees Emberdusk’s death.
Now for things from Sootear’s perspective. Quotes from the picture are in italics because I’m aware my handwriting is horrible, to say the least.
“Oh Sooty, you and Cricketleap would be such a cute couple!” “Haha, yeah...”
At least a small group of cats in Coveclan are waiting for Sootear and Cricketleap to “realize their feelings for each other” and announce that they’re mates (read as: I was originally going to pair them together once). The two would be perfect for each other, with how goofy and high-energy they both are. They’re just close friends, though. Finchwing’s comment is made extra awkward since Sootear is... already taken but nobody knows.
“When are you gonna settle down and start a family like your brother?” “Never! It’s the single life for me, Pops!”
Allow me to sidetrack for a second and say that I headcanon Sootear and Rainfoot’s dad Icetail as sounding like Daud from Dishonored. That aside, Sootear’s seen as the irresponsible, troublemaking younger brother between the two. It’s not entirely wrong, but he does exaggerate a little to keep up the charade so nobody suspects a thing.
“So who’s this bundle of crow feathers here?” “This is my apprentice, Hallowpaw. Hallowpaw, this is Sootear. He’s the cat I told you about who saved me.” “...Hi...”
To make her feel more comfortable about her place in the clan, Mallowcloud has told Hallowpaw his own story at some point. They go out to collect some herbs--conveniently close to Coveclan borders--and who should show up but Sootear. Hallowpaw has always been very shy and remains so, even though she’s been assured this cat is a friend. Not long after this she wanders off to get herbs a little closer to camp while Mallow and Soot catch up.
“Y’know, she looks like she could be our kit.” “I mean, she’s my sister’s, so close enough.”
Sootear finds it amusing when he looks at Hallowpaw: with her tall, tufted ears, amber eyes, and long fur that sticks out despite how much it’s washed, she looks halfway like his kin. Her demeanor is far more like Mallowcloud’s, though. At gatherings, Soot notices that Hallow has the same kind of relationship with her siblings that Mallow does with his (an observation that Mallowcloud is very much aware of), and in a way feels a sense of protectiveness towards the quiet molly.
Robinswoop would be the first of Mallowcloud’s family to introduce himself to Sootear. He’s just a very friendly guy. He is also very small as he takes after Ryestar. I personally think that Robin’s positive reputation would make him the best candidate for deputy to the more stoic Snowstar in the future.
Also, an accurate depiction of Sootear’s reaction to meeting Hallowpaw for the first time.
Next up will be some stuff about Creekpaw’s family. Oakclaw in particular had some personality development, but not necessarily the good kind...