She'd stopped at the border and looked back at her home before she'd left. Oksana knew where she was or at least had some ides, a vague one. Her daughter also knew she would be returning in just a couple of days but Inna needed to get out of Hearthwood. It was a chance to clear her head and try to make sense of all that had happened over the past months. It was the right thing to do for herself, her daughter, and her pack. Inna doubted she would be missed since they would all probably still believe her to be in her den. She was in a way glad for that because then none of them would come looking for her and try to convince her to come back before she was ready.

After visiting with her mother and father for a short time Inna headed out across the tundra. She had no specific destination in mind she just needed the freedom the open tundra provided. After walking for most of the day she finally stopped when the sun had sunk a little lower in the sky and took a deep breath. She didn't feel so constricted like she did back home, like how she felt before her mother's death. Inna wasn't concerned about finding shelter for the night, spending it under the stars was something that would be a welcome change. She was however concerned about finding something to eat so she set about searching down a rabbit or something of the same size.

It had been so long since the Raven had actually hunted whether it was for herself or the pack, she felt out of practice. Inna worried she might not be able to catch anything for her dinner but that didn't stop her. This trip she felt was about finding herself again and going about a hunt she wasn't sure would be successful was part of that. She needed to find her determination again and moping around her den just wasn't doing it. All that did was continue to remind her all that she had lost. She needed to be reminded of what she had left and move on with her life because of that.

The Raven picked her way through the grasses of the Tundra as she looked for a scent that would lead her to her dinner. She didn't get very far before the scent of Whitestone reached her nostrils. Inna didn't really want to talk to anyone but she knew that she couldn't be rude either especially after what had happened at the Rye borders. As she made her approach she told herself that she could do this, she could be friendly and inquire about the pack and how they were doing.

It wasn't planned to meet anyone on her excursion away from Hearthwood, this was her time to figure things out. There was so much and everything at home seemed so different. The scent coming from the dark figure was something she couldn't ignore. Lachesis would he angry with her again if she was rude to a member of Whitestone so she made her approach. It was awkward for her starting a conversation, introducing herself all of it after being alone in her den. The Whitestone wolf didn't seem to notice her awkwardness and became more relaxed introducing himself. “It's nice to meet you Odin,” she remarked offering a small smile.

Her inquiry into how Whitestone was fairing was met with some positive news that she was sure Lorcan would be pleased to hear. “I can understand the pack changing, a lot has changed for us too but I'm glad to hear Whitestone is doing well.” More had changed for Inna in Hearthwood then she would like to admit and there were times she just wished it would all stop and things could be the same for awhile but she understood life didn't work like that.

He then surprised her with a question about them having meet before, she shook her head. “No, I don't believe so. Perhaps you remember my scent from when I stayed within your borders a few months ago?” She suggested before another thought came to mind, “Maybe you smell Lorcan on me, he's in Hearthwood now?” She didn't know if Odin knew Lorcan but she guessed he had to have if he had been born into Whitestone and was now at least a year old.

The Raven knew she hadn't met the young man before but she had stayed in Whitestone the night she'd arrived to tell Lorcan the news he was to be a father. She remembered the day well, how could she not. It was when their whole plan had been born to keep his part as Oksana's father to themselves. Perhaps he'd caught her scent in the area before it faded but it was more likely he could smell Lorcan on her. He'd been doing what he could for her while she remained hidden in her den, she was sure his scent was all over her. “Yes, he and I had become friends when I was about your age and then he became friends with Lachesis so I guess he felt it was the place for him after he left Whitestone. The knowledge of plants is a good thing to have and Lorcan is a good teacher. I'm sure if you came by he wouldn't mind going over it with you.” Inna felt the healer would love to see one of his old packmates. Lorcan had his other reasons for coming the join the river wolves but it was not her place to tell what they were. That was a conversation better had between Odin and Lorcan.

The question that slipped from the younger man's mouth was one Inna wasn't ready for and one she didn't exactly know how to answer because she didn't know. The last time she'd seen Lachesis he seemed to be in better spirits so she had to take that as things were okay for the moment. She also didn't know if Odin knew about the passing of her mother but she felt it was news that would have been passed along quickly. Lachesis wasn't the type to keep such important information from those that needed to know. “Things are getting better in Hearthwood and everyone,” including herself, “ Seems to be recovering.” The loss of their Matriarch had hit them all but with the passing of time things seemed to be improving.

Being the Odin was from Whitestone and an old packmate of Lorcan's Inna didn't feel badly for offering the opportunity for the tawny healer to offer some help to the young man. Whitestone were friends to Hearthwood and she knew that Lachesis would approve of the offer. It was something that could strengthen the relations between the two packs. Though the boy's non-committal answer left her wondering a bit. “I will let Lorcan know I have seen you when I return to the river and maybe he will make a visit.” Or she could suggest it, perhaps the boy didn't want to travel so far from home for a lesson. That was something she could understand under different circumstances she wouldn't want to travel so far from home either and she knew just how long the journey was.

He assured her he would pass on her message which brought a smile to her face. “Thank you Odin and I will be sure to pass yours on as well. I'm sure Lachesis will be glad to hear your news.” When he spoke of how late it was getting Inna's gaze went to the sky, she too had not realized how late it was getting. “No, I don't have anything else to report. You should get going I wouldn't want you to get in trouble on my account. It was nice meeting you Odin and perhaps we will meet again.” She didn't know what awaited her when she returned to Hearthwood but she didn't expect it to be very good. Still maybe one day they would meet again if Lachesis ever let her scout again.