No longer a kit stuck in the nursery, Pollenpaw was free to move about camp without her mother stopping her, and of course the young she-cat had her mind set on one thing alone and that was staying by her fathers side despite the moons of detachment he tried to force between them; he didn't visit the nursery much but now it didn't matter, she was finally free to go to him whenever she pleased. Spotting him in the distance, applying the last of the yellow paint to his coat she felt a tingle of excitement and began to trot towards him. "Hello Father! Wow thats a lot of yellow paint." She blurted as she neared him enough to inspect the designs now weaving along his fur.

Swelteringeclipse was pleased to return to her warrior duties now that her children were apprentices, though it felt odd not being surrounded by the tiny mewls and scents of milk. She had also noticed her daughter, more determined than ever to gain her fathers attention, even now she sat watching as Pollenpaw approached Honeysplash, curious how the tom would react and if he would spot her watching and come to her for help in evading the ever persistent apprentice.

Pollenpaws eyes widened, pools of brown now filled to the brim with worry at the mention of her father being in danger. "She said you would be in danger... how can you take that so lightly!" Her voice cracked slightly as she spoke but she quickly regained her composure and gave Honeysplash a firm nod. "My mentor has given us the day to as we please, and i'm sure they wouldn't mind me tagging along to make sure you don't get hurt." She smiled knowingly, waiting for his rebuke, but planting her paws firmly to show she wouldn't be swayed from her decision.