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[ciel-overrot]

What if,,, MILGRAM,,, but they were Warrior Cats,,,,

   Jumpscare!!!! Been getting back into Warrior Cats and I've been into MILGRAM for a WHILE so. Y'know HSDFJ is it apparent I haven't drawn cats in a bit lol I wanna do more drawings of these guys! Stuff that isn't just coloured sketches lol. I have ideas and stuff but for now,,, lol. Also!!! The collared Muu Warriors Cat idea is from @/ryuseiired! Everyone say thank you! Name thoughts + other tidbits of info under the breakline!

    Haruka Sakurai - Mousepaws:The prefix “Mouse” here is meant to be a nod to the term “mouse-brained”, something I feel that Mousepaws would often be tormented by due to other warriors. The suffix “paws” here is meant to be reminiscent of the apprentice suffix “paw”, showing how others view him as less capable and almost just an apprentice, believing he’ll never be a real warrior because of how he was born.

     Yuno Kashiki - Flutterbee: The prefix “Flutter” is in reference to the “a fluttering heart”, which I’m like. Pretty sure is a phrase. The suffix “Bee” is also just here because I thought Flutterbee was cute. I might change her name, we’ll see.  Also: her neck has droopy fur because she scratches off collars twolegs give her OFTEN.

     Fuuta Kajiyama - Fireclaw: The prefix “Fire” comes primarily from the name “Firestar”, and the suffix “Claw” comes from the name “Tigerclaw” (Tiger lol). Also obviously “fire” comes from his pelt colour and Fuuta’s fire symbolisms in MILGRAM.

     Muu Kusunoki - Honeymoon: The prefix “Honey” comes from the honey present in both After Pain and It’s Not My Fault, as well as the term “honey” being able to be used as a term of endearment and a condescending name. The suffix “Moon” used to be off limits due to it being reserved for holy things such as the Moonstone, though recently has been allowed to be used by warriors. I like to believe Honeymoon thinks she’s just special, though.I also like to believe that Honeymoon keeps her collar because she still gets pampered by twolegs, and though she considers herself a warrior those around her view her as a kittypet and a fake warrior.

     Shidou Kirisaki - Cloudshine: The prefix “Cloud” comes from Cloud Spots, the first medicine cat as far as we know (Dappled Pelt may also be the first medicine cat, but Cloud works better here with Cloudshine’s fur colour). The suffix “Shine” represents hope, whether it be clouded hope, hope from him, or hope he keeps to himself. Hypocrisy of Shidou and whatnot. The leaves around his ear are Goatweed, which are meant to ease grief.

     Mahiru Shiina - Sweetheather: The prefix “Sweet” relates entirely to personality, but as Sweetheather was named as a kit it’s much more likely the name made the personality rather than the personality making the name. The suffix “heather” is related to the herb they use in Warrior Cats, also heather, which is used to make swallowing easier and sweeten mixes, which I apply to Sweetheather viewing things in a positive light even when they really shouldn’t be. Sweetheather is also a calico, which is a predominantly female species, and her name is similar to “sweetheart”.

     Kazui Mukuhara - Stagwing: The prefix “Stag” means a male deer, as I wanted to introduce the idea of masculinity being integral to Stagwing ever since he was a kit, being his mask for life. As for “Wing” I wanted to incorporate a dove or bird in some way, and “Stagdove” just doesn’t work. “Stagfeather” or “Stagflight” work here as well, but as wings are sensitive and personal areas on animals that have them, I thought it was an okay choice. I might change this later, too. He’s also a tuxedo cat, and while tuxedo cats are not a predominantly male species the tuxedo is stereotypically worn by men, and as Kazui works on stereotypes it seemed fitting as well.

     Amane Momose - Melody Whispering From The River: I wanted Melody Whispering From The River to use a different naming convention that the clan cats, and though it is similar to the naming convention of tribal cats it’s different in that it is based on the role the cat is “destined” to perform instead of the first thing the cat sees. She must be a melody whispering from the river, more on that later.

     Mikoto Kayano - Driftwish: I imagine that as a kit Driftwish had inattentive parents, or was just naturally curious, but regardless wandered far fast. Because of this, he was named after his endless drifting. This later correlated with his drifting mind. The “Wish” suffix relates to his own wishes as well as being a dream or wish to others around him. In context, it also relates to Mikoto “only wishing” and that being what he thinks people voted him guilty for. 

     John Doe - Lionshadow: Due to his clan leader not recognising him as his own warrior, Lionshadow named himself. The “Lion” prefix from his temperament and loyalty akin to that of his namesake, and the “Shadow” suffix reminiscent of Shadowclan, often misunderstood and marked “evil”, as well as showing how cats view Lionshadow as just an extension of Driftwish rather than his own cat.  

Kotoko Yuzuriha - Wolfchase: I imagine Wolfchase’s parents named her “Wolfkit” in hopes she’d grow strong and reliable, much like a wolf. In context this, of course, points to Kotoko’s imagery with wolves in both HARROW and Deep Cover. “Chase” also references both these songs, but for Wolfchase is meant to represent both her literally chasing prey and other warriors and figuratively chasing after her desires and destiny.