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[firealone]

[It's no surprise that Fireheart is feeling ashamed, after he overworked himself into a coma for a month and a half. And after nearly everyone who knows him has been telling him for months to take it easy... he is finally starting to listen. A little.]

So... there's a few things I want to talk about. But the most important one, is, well- I've got a warrior name now. When we were sending out those boats, I saw- Bluestar, my old Clan's leader.

[He only knew her for a short time, a lifetime ago, but there's still a somber tone in his voice. ThunderClan was where he thought he belonged for a long time, after all. ThunderClan has been on his mind less and less every day, but having his adult name still means a lot.]

She called me Fireheart. So... that's what I'd like everyone to call me. Firepaw was a kitten name, so... it's good to feel like an adult, properly.

[He wavers a little before continuing... he really should have rehearsed this a little.]

I'm going to cut down on my work, and... I think I'm done hanging around the Clinic for a while. So I'll be focusing on recovering this month, and then running messages for the senior Cheri members for a bit. Staying in the city, for the most part, unless someone needs me.

[He said 'month' instead of 'moon'... and doesn't seem to have noticed it.]

I think that's everything. And, if anyone needs to talk, after... Froslass... I'm happy to listen.

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[dunchies]

[ He beams back with the highest feeling of honor one could bestow. ]

Ah, Ribombee, that's... [ Well, for Fireheart, Ribombee would probably be willing to. The former has been an important part of the guild since he arrived, after all. ] Yeah, that should work! It might not be the same as home, but we can make it our own here, right? Start a new tradition, all together!

[ Speaking of traditions. The memories are hazy and quick, but Laios let's himself settle into them while he can. The struggle, the exhiliaration, the triumph — Fireheart has every reason to be so proud. The Boltund bristles from the chills of hearing the clan yowl in unison. ]

Fireheart... you must've felt like you were on top of the world. Bluestar saw something amazing in you, didn't she?

[ He is, of course, going to take this at face value. An established member of a pack would challenge a young newcomer. Makes sense to him! ]

Oh, wait — does this mean you'll need to challenge me before the naming ceremony too? That'll be something...

[firealone]

I did. And... I think she saw something in me, yes. She said I looked like a brand of fire in the sunlight, that's how she picked my name.

[It's been months, but the memory still makes his chest fur puff up with pride.

Although the question gives him pause, while he thinks it over.]

Longtail wasn't my mentor, he was just a younger warrior that didn't want me to join. So... I guess we should open it up to everyone, let someone challenge you if they want to.

[He can't imagine anyone has an issue with Laios... but Pokemon battles aren't really about settling disputes, this can just be completely for fun.]

Maybe Umemiya? He's about your size, so it would be fair.

[dunchies]

[ How that fills his heart with such gentle admiration. He may not know Bluestar, but for her to pick such a thoughtful name for her mentee certainly means something. Cats love to bask in the warmth of the sun, after all. He can't help but wonder what Fireheart would pick for him... ]

Oh! I guess that would make more sense. It'd even the battle field too... Heh. I'm not sure how well I'd do against you!

[ Size difference aside, Fireheart has been here a bit longer than both him and Umemiya. He knows better than to overlook that. ]

You know, I haven't had a chance to spar with Umemiya yet actually. I bet he'd like that, and I know he won't go easy on me either.