[PRP] Whisper's Initiation Ceremony

[bughnrahk]

Ordinarily Ritual conducted these sorts of things on her own, but when she'd been informed by Venomous that the tiny rabbit they'd met while collecting herbs and scouting neighbors was interested in becoming a sister of the golden circle, she'd requested the presence of the other darkly colored doe. Venomous sat rigid next to her, groomed and shining in the autumn sun, her intricate pain carefully freshened up along her pelt, so black she was almost a shadow.

"Everything will be fine," said Ritual with a soft chuckle.

Ven had taken a liking to that little Whisper, and Ritual, for one, was glad the doe decided to come along.

"I'm not worried about me," said Ven, fighting

a moment before she caught herself. "I'm worried about Whisper. It's a long journey for a small rabbit."

Worried the earth mother might not accept her, more like. But the earth mother was very wise. She'd made the right decision and Ritual would abide by it, whatever it might be. For now, they were waiting on an arrival.

wc: 175

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[stormflower]

Whisper was excited as she journeyed through the trees of the forest she had become very familiar with recently. She felt at home for the first time in her life and as if she truly belonged. She had to admit she was extra nervous though.

She reflected back on that first day meeting the mysterious does near the apple orchard. She found her self chuckling at the thought now. Her nervous habits had gotten better since meeting them all, especially having met Ven.

Whisper was truly grateful for Ven, if not for her guidance and support she isn’t sure if she would of had the confidence to stay and join the burrow. Whisper couldn’t deny though the bond she had with the group as a whole and she felt at home around them all.

She turned at a large tree and Saw Ritual and Ven waiting for her and her nerves started to hit and she couldn’t help old habits as panics took over. ‘What of Earth Mother rejects me? What if let everyone down and dissapont Ven? Maybe I’ll just go back and do this another day....’, the thoughts started to run rampant as she slowly inched her way closer to the giant does. And at the moment they seemed extra giant.

She greeted them with an attempted smile but it came off as a grimace, “Hhhh....Hi, sorrryy to keep you waiting.”, she started shaking with nerves. She glanced at Ritual who normally she wasn’t nervous around but given the ceremony today she was so she shuffled closer to Ven and stood just close enough to touch her front paw.

WC: 271
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[bughnrahk]

Ven visibly perked as Whisper crept into view. She wasn't ordinarily the most outgoing doe, quiet and surely, protective of her home... but something about Whisper had drawn her out of her shell, and Ritual approved of it. Hopefully the earth mother would accept Whisper into the Circle and the two could become good friends. Ven could direct her protective instincts onto someone who might appreciate it, instead of bothering the other does who had no need for it. Not within the boundaries of the Golden Circle and their sacred grove of trees.

"You arrived precisely when you needed to," said Ritual, stepping down from the tree root to greet Whisper.

Ven smiled at Whisper as she bumped paws and leaned a little of her weight into the smaller rabbit, in hopes of offering her some comfort. "You'll do fine," she murmured. But Ven knew how this worked and she took a few steps behind Ritual, all the while keeping eye contact with Whisper. If the little rabbit needed someone to help steady her, Ven would be happy to do so.

From her crown, Ritual drew a single marigold and tore the flower into two halves, offering one piece to Whisper. "Eat this and through it, Earth Mother will speak to us both."

wc: 214
twc: 389

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