Surgestrike (Light-brown tabby w/ yellow eyes)
Warrior of CloudClan. Mate of Floodclaw. Father of Mudpaw and Dustpaw.
Surgestrike is trans with he/him pronouns.
A loud and boisterous individual, Surgestrike is the foil to his mate’s calmer and more rational demeanor; he is emotional to a fault and often acts on his feelings, becoming overtly excited at small things. He shares a similar drive for his ambitions with Floodclaw, however, as Surgestrike’s name isn’t just for show; he is driven towards the success of his clan and family and doesn’t let much stand in his way.
He can be somewhat a stickler for rules, however, and fears the social repercussions of being an outcast; this causes him to blindly follow commands and the words of others without having much of his own input on the matter. Having a family has helped him deal with this anxiety and allows him to be braver when confronting ideals that he doesn’t agree with. However, the tom is still left with the worry that his family might leave him one day if he says the wrong thing.
He is a great father but can be awkward around his two apprentice-aged kits for reasons unique to each. Mudpaw is loud and confrontational, having many intrusive questions for authority figures (including him), often leaving him at a loss for words. Dustpaw is more quiet and nervous, but just as sensitive to emotion as his father is; Surgestrike doesn’t know how to get the young tom to open up to him. Having children has probably been the most emotionally taxing thing he has ever attempted, but wouldn’t have it any other way; it’s too much fun to embarass them by simply existing.
