*limps into camp, missing a paw* *grumbles* Stupid mannies - I mean, Twolegs - leaving their nasty bear traps lying around where normal honest creatures can step in them! So sorry, everyone, but I had my paw caught in that horrid trap and it took me the longest time to get free. I lost the paw in the process. *spits* So, now that I'm in a high foul temper, I ask you - WHAT IS GOING ON HERE? *leaps with some difficulty up to the Highplace* Let all cats old enough to catch their own prew gather under the Highplace for a meeting! I know I was gone for ages, and I know some of you thought me dead (which I was, a few times, but I'm better now) but I have returned, amid great confusion and strife, it would seem. First things first: Hollypaw and Moonpaw, please step forward. You have proved yourselves loyal and honorable members of the Clan. I now bestow upon you your warrior names: Hollyleaf and Moon... flower, did you say? (Correct me if I'm wrong, please.) Congratulations, and you may begin your vigils. Duskshadow, I truly appreciate your support. You've been there from the start, when we were all living in that monster Fourtrees thread. You were one of my first Clanmates, and I am proud to see you become a warrior. Nicely done!

Now, as for the other matter; Rive-something (what was it again?) and Firefoot, I accept you as a full-fledged warrior and queen of Stormclan. Welcome! Your kits are beautiful, by the way. Snowstorm, thanks so much for looking out for everyone.

(Footnote: I will honestly try to be here more often, seriously.  But first, I'll be gone next week, so nobody panic! We're going to St. Louis on vacation, and we're leaving on Wednesday and will be back... Monday, perhaps? Dunno, but anyway, I won't have access to a computer during that time, so I'll be out of the picture for a little while longer. I know - I'm visiting my brother Ragewind who lives in another Clan, and the journey will take several days. Yeah. That's it.)