'We all have growing to do'

Instead, her "mom-friend" override took over. "Don't do something you're not comfortable with," she stated with more firmness than she ever had in this conversation. Finally, his head moved up and she could see his distraught stare. "Ashblaze, we have a whole clan here." Her tail twitched nervously though she spoke with a stronger voice, perhaps feeling the need to carry strength for him. "We have plenty of cats happy to help the kits. You being here, defending StoneClan, hunting for StoneClan, is enough. Don't feel the need to sacrifice your own comfort for others. You matter too." The cream tabby leaned back again and curled her claws slightly into the soft earth, looking sheepish. "I know you matter. If you want to help them like that one day, w-we'll have more kits in StoneClan. More leaf bares with you here. You'll have time to o-overcome that and, um, help then. If you want. But don't rush yourself. We all have growing to do." Instantly, her ears went back and her stare went directly away from Ashblaze. She had said too much. Maybe it was best to move on. Maybe he'd hate her now for speaking up like that. In any case, it was hard not to notice the gentle shiver she had. "You'll be okay. I believe that."Despite the physical reaction she had, her words were true. Now if only her nerves would go away.
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Roleplay can be read here: Part 1: sta.sh/01pu1oarfjf9 Part 2: sta.sh/0td8926s779

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Sunfeather belongs to and is played by SPlKEY
Ashblaze belongs to and is played by me