Spiderpaw's Campaign {The Experiment}

[kayte103]

"I see," Barkpaw replied. Perhaps this could be the perfect opportunity to impress Redstream. "And who is this Spiderpaw?"

[duckyaisha]

Patchfur flicked his tail towards the black she-cat. "There she is. I don't know whether or not she'll let you participate, though." He had thought that no more cats would be allowed in, but maybe Spiderpaw would let this one in.

[kayte103]

Barkpaw glanced in the direction Patchfur had pointed in. There he saw a young black she-cat. That's Spiderpaw? he thought. She's only apprentice age! Her name should have made this obvious, but in the edifice it was not uncommon for adult cats to retain their apprentice suffix.

He padded over to Spiderpaw and sat down next to her. "Hello," he began. "I'm Barkpaw, and I recently found out about your little experiment. I was wondering if, perhaps, I could join."

[Ten]

Shortwhisker purred with satisfaction at the election's progression as Woodstripe tallied the votes, concealing her disappointment.

"Now that makes... Dingypaw, you're voting for Redstream, are you not? If so, that brings her total to six votes." She cast a curious glance at Rockpelt, who had voted for her despite not showing any support for her before now. Her expression turned into a smile upon the realization that he must have a wonderful impression of her to find favor with her in such a short space of time. Plus, Spiderpaw, the leader, had voted for her. Even though she was losing this election, future prospects were hopeful.

[Gosh]

ooc| Spiderpaw's a bit older than apprentice age, but she can be a bit naive. x)

bic|

Spiderpaw gave Redstream a broad smile. "Well, I'm glad you're alright with being deputy, then; that is, I assume everyone has voted?"

Hearing Dingypaw's words, her expression grew thoughtful. "I never really thought about gaining my warrior name before, but that would be nice.." She trailed off, thinking of the possibilities - name possibilities, mostly. And it might be best that she got her warrior name when the Experiment started.. although Dingypaw had never gotten her own warrior name, and she was still respected. But she didn't seem to mind.

She was brought out of her thoughts by the newcomer's words. "Nice to meet you, Barkpaw," she meowed politely. "I'm always glad to know more cats are interested in the Experiment. I'm Spiderpaw, and we are just about finishing up electing our deputy, I believe." He seemed kinda nice, but he was flirting very openly with Redstream earlier. Oh well; the more cats the better, right? Besides, he didn't seem so bad, compared to cats like Grimykit. "If nobody objects to your joining, then sure," she meowed.

[kayte103]

"Thank you," Barkpaw responded. This she-cat seemed quite mild-mannered; not exactly what he thought would make a good leader. But what could he do about it? She had already been elected. He turned to the others. "Well? Any objections to my joining?"

[duckyaisha]

Dingypaw shrugged. "To be honest, I don't really care. I don't know him, so I don't have an opinion on him. Let him join." The tom was a flirt, but maybe that was a good thing. He might hunt more than the others in an effort to impress Redstream, which meant more food for her.
Then she decided to reply to Spiderpaw. "Being a leader, you should have your warrior name. Some cats may think you're still apprentice age if you keep that name. It doesn't happen to me, of course, but you're young."

[Darky [Megan]]

Redstream felt a strange mixture of annoyance and joy as Barkpaw requested to join the Experiment. This meant that he would be pursuing her for ten days, at least. She had hoped that the Experiment wouldn't be bothersome for her. At any rate, it was a good thing that the Experiment had someone new participating - this meant that their 'mini-Clan' was growing and would perhaps be more recognised; perhaps eventually adopted as a way of living.

"Welcome to the Experiment, Barkpaw," Redstream mewed politely. She made sure her tone was formal - she rather felt it was an obligation for the deputy to invite a new cat to their 'Clan'.

She turned to address the rest of the cats, "So, has everyone voted? If the voting has finished, we should focus on Spiderpaw's new name for the moment and immediately start discussing what we ought to do as our first act together as a 'Clan'."

[kayte103]

Barkpaw smiled at the formality in Resdtream's voice. So she didn't want him as a mate, eh? Well, maybe he could change her mind. "Thanks, Redstream," he replied. Then he looked around, uncertain. "So... should I be voting, as well?"

[duckyaisha]

"Of course," Patchfur replied. "I think Spiderpaw should get her warrior name if she wants to. If not, we can start discussing what to do as a Clan. I suggest we stake out a temporary territory, or something like that. Maybe start a fresh kill pile."