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With her broken bone finally healed, Valleypaw's heart soared with joy as she bounded around camp, her paws barely touching the ground as she reveled in the freedom of movement once more. As she sprinted through the clearing, her eyes alight with excitement, she spotted her father, Mudbeetle, standing nearby. Without hesitation, Valleypaw launched herself at Mudbeetle, her tail waving wildly behind her as she tackled him with all the exuberance of youth. Mudbeetle, taken by surprise, stumbled backward for a moment before catching himself and wrapping his daughter in a tight embrace, "Valleypaw!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with laughter and affection as he returned her enthusiastic greeting. "I'm glad to see you're feeling better. You're as lively as ever!" Valleypaw beamed up at her father, her heart overflowing with happiness at the sight of him, "I'm back, Dad!" she exclaimed, her voice bubbling with excitement, "And I'm ready for anything!" With a fond smile, Mudbeetle tousled Valleypaw's fur affectionately, his pride in his daughter shining in his eyes, "That's my girl," he said, his voice filled with love and pride. "Now, let's see what other mischief you can get into around here!" "No mischief on my watch," a playful voice called and Valleypaw turned to see her mother smiling at them, "Proud of you, Val. You pulled through."
— Valleypaw's broken bone has healed!
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As Pepperback traversed the forest, her steps cautious and deliberate, she felt a sharp pain shoot through her paw as it slipped from the wet surface of a fallen tree. With a stifled cry, she stumbled, her body instinctively recoiling from the sudden jolt of agony. Gritting her teeth against the pain, Pepperback forced herself to continue on, her determination outweighing the discomfort that throbbed through her injured paw with every step. But as she limped her way back to camp, her movements slowed by the searing pain, her heart sank with the realization that her injury would not be easily dismissed. Finally reaching the familiar surroundings of camp, Pepperback's breath hitched with relief as she spotted the comforting sight of her clanmates bustling about their daily routines. With a weary sigh, she made her way to the medicine den, her limp more pronounced now as she sought out the aid of the clan's healer. Gladebranch greeted Pepperback with a gentle touch and a sympathetic smile as she assessed the extent of her injury. With practiced hands, she examined Pepperback's paw, her brow furrowing with concern at the sight of the swelling and bruising that marred the delicate flesh, "It seems you've sprained your paw, Pepperback," Gladebranch observed, her voice soft and soothing as she applied a poultice to the injured limb. "You'll need to rest and keep off your feet for a while to allow it to heal properly." Pepperback nodded, her gratitude evident in her eyes as she settled down to await Gladebranch's ministrations.
