Aug 27, 2021
iciclekit leaves the nursery
"Come on, Iciclekit!" Shadekit called. "We're all here."
"She's taking her time," Quailblossom said, licking Iciclekit's head. "Don't rush her."
Quailblossom crouched next to Iciclekit. "Do you want to know a secret, fledgling?"
Iciclekit nodded, staring at the entrance to the nursery. She couldn't see outside, couldn't see where her siblings were gathered. Whitetail was watching them, and she knew she was holding everyone up.
"You can always come straight back here," Quailblossom said. "But no kit ever wants to."
Iciclekit squared her shoulders. "I'm going to leave now."
"Go on," Quailblossom said, purring, and Iciclekit pushed through the grass.