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downytuft 's
point of view

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"All cats old enough to swim, gather for a kingdom meeting!" Russetmoon stood on the ledge, his ginger fur dull in the fog. Downytuft halted, turning back to face the kits. Hollykit bumped into his leg, huffing as she did so. Quailkit stopped more gracefully, purring in amusement. The black molly lifted her head, "it's not funny!" She snapped, though her green eyes were full of excitement.

He purred, "we'll play later? How about that?" The siblings nodded eagerly, already darting over to their mother. Tulipshade gave him a grateful nod before settling down outside the nursery. Downytuft flicked an ear in acknowledgement, at least someone trusted him to do something other than clean.

The cream tabby padded over to where the servants usually sat. Most of the Kingdom had already gathered around the ledge. His amber gaze scanned the clearing, catching