Luckily for Gem, this was a rather easy patrol. They were simply walking the borders while the Senators, and himself, talked, explaining things and answering questions. Better yet, Gem wouldn't need to worry about her kits' status in the clan, as they would automatically be inducted as members, regardless of the fact that their mother had yet to finish her initiation. "We'll be heading for the gathering place first. Are there any immediate questions about initiation as it has been explained to you thus far?" Darkcomplex asked.

"No, I suppose he didn't. Yes, initiation is dangerous. It is a test in which your heart is examined by out deity, and, should he find and traitorous thoughts or disbelief in your heart, you will fail, and you will be killed as a result." Darkcomplex wasn't in the business of lying, especially not when lives were at stake. "I am the only one in my litter who passed, for example. This isn't a test you can cheat, either, I should know. If you have not kitted before taking your test, then yes, your kits are at risk. However, should you wait until they are born, they will be welcomed automatically as members of SunClan. They do not have to take initiation, as initiates are meant to be twelve moons or older, with some exceptions that are decided by Foxstar or Littlebird. Such as being from a rival clan, or returning to SunClan after choosing to leave. Do not fear about when you have to take the test, however. We usually leave it up to you when you want to take it, whether that be within a moon of joining, or many moons later." Again, that had exceptions, but the silver tabby left that part out, as it generally wasn't relevant to those who willingly chose to join SunClan.

Darkcomplex chuckled at that last one, though he winced ever so slightly. "That would be false. Initiates can see him quite well. I almost got turned to ash by thinking I could be rude to the Sun God. You shouldn't have any problems, however, if you act respectful. It is entirely possible he may even show up sometime today. He likes to see the potential newcomers in the clan." Not to mention, cats who actually saw him tended to realize fairly quick that this deity wasn't a joke, and in turn, were more likely to pass.

(Oh, I'm sure there is. xD)

"So long as you don't go praising the Moon or insulting him, you'll probably be okay. It'll be fairly obvious if he's starting to get irritated." Darkcomplex advised. He wasn't sure why Honeysplash lied about the entire thing, but didn't put much thought into it overall.

"How about we start with the code." Darkcomplex suggested. "That is the basis of what you'll need to know for SunClan. The ranks, and even some of the history can come later, as belief in the deity, and obedience of the code are the main things that will contribute to your success or failure in your trial." It wasn't everything, of course, but it provided a solid building point and encouraged questions as to why or how they did things, and what things might be gray areas.

"Rule 1: The word of the High Priest is law. Only the Sun can overrule it." He answered. "This is fairly simply, but extraordinarily important. Foxstar's word is law, and unless the Sun God himself contradicts an order, we are to do as she says." In some ways, this was a terrifying rule. It meant, largely, that Foxstar had free reign to ask anything of anyone, no matter how ridiculous, and they could not refuse.