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Though it would be quite an odd sight in other clans, a shaken young wolf firmly placed his paw upon burning hot coals.
It had been custom in FireClan to withstand hot coals as part of training.
Smoke came to this ancient training site often to recollect himself, and to gnaw on stones.
He lifted his tail, and stood to his feet. He lifted his attention to the deeper part of the cave.
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