Leadership role.
From the moment you woke up, you were filled with the same vitality you had felt from earlier. It didn’t take long before you started feeling like your normal self again. You almost immediately got up and started assessing the others and their conditions. One by one you looked over everyone’s wounds and asked them questions about how they felt. Every one of them were doing much better than the other day, so much so that every member was finally able to stay on their feet.
“Yeah I’m doing well” Casey responded. “Thank you for asking!” She was the only one who seemed to truly appreciate your care. “What about yourself?” This question actually surprised you, as she was the only one who seemed to return the concern.
“I’m doing fine, thank you!” You responded politely. When you made your way over to Duke, he barely gave you a reply, only nodding in response as you approached him with the question you repeated to everyone else.
After a while, you found yourself running out of things to do. The urge to ask anyone what was next for the plan came over you, yet you took your time in your responses, making sure to let on as little as possible. You didn’t want to seem like you didn’t know what you were doing, especially since what you told them all from yesterday. It was clear the best choice for you was to start out by giving suggestions and input just to solidify your newfound role in this platoon.
“Okay. Now that we’re all set, why don’t we start heading towards the pyramid?” You asked everyone. “It would be best if we got there before it got dark again.” You suggested.
“I agree!” Casey jumped in right behind you.
“Can we rest a bit more?” The two other felines asked. “How’re you all feeling?” They asked Duke, Buddy, and Barley.
“I’m good.” Barley said in a casual tone. “We can head out whenever works for you, but I have a lot of energy now.”
“We should just go now.” Duke suggested. “The hybrid is right, we should try working on getting there before it gets too late. It’s already noon.” They demanded, causing the felines’ faces to sour as they watched him pace among the camp.
“If we leave out now, we can go at a moderate pace, Right?” Buddy asked Duke. “That way they can still get a good amount of rest while we still can make some progress towards the structure.” his tail wagged slowly as he awaited someone’s response.
“That’s a good idea.” You said. “Is there anything else we need to do here?” You asked Duke.
“We just need to pack up. Then we can start moving forward.” He said as he finished his own bag. “Have the twins help with Casey and Barley’s stuff. They’d be much faster. They could get their break when we’re walking.” He demanded.
The two of them scoffed, reluctantly obeying his command. “Hey, Falcon.” It was a different name, but it was a cool one none-the-less “Why don’t you scout ahead with those feathers of yours.” He asked. “See how much distance we’d have to cover. Maybe help guide us along the way.
Written by Drifting Dragon on 26 December 2021