Nina was quick to make her way away from her pack mates, ensuring that each of them had something to do while she spoke with Narimé in private. While she would have loved to have Ash with them, Nina thought that it would be best brought up to Nari in particular. The Hervok did not want her brother going off on a dark path again and what she had in mind would do just that. The idea had come so quickly to the woman, she almost had to laugh at how cruel her mind was. She did not want any of her pack mates finding out about her ploy, though they were bound to be questionable about why she sent Narimé away. Of course, she would tell Mirren her plan and she trusted him, knowing full well that he would keep it quiet. The Lagina woman would just simply go on an extended…scouting mission. Of course, it was only if the other woman approved but Nina had a feeling that her own duplicity was equally matched with that of the gray woman.

A secretive smile played on the woman’s lips as she turned to face her friend, her emerald eye blazing brilliantly as she stared at the other woman. "I hope that my need to speak with you does not seem odd…but I have a feeling that you’re just as reluctant to remain here for a long period of time just as my brother is." She paused for a second before her smile settled into a satisfied smirk at her idea, "I have an idea…that might help you gain a pack…depending on if you are willing to go along with it?" Nina’s voice was smug. While she would much prefer to be kind and let them stay, she knew that her brother would not last long in this setting. His heart was with his family but it was also in other places. Deciding that this could turn into a long conversation, Nina sat down, imploring the other woman to do the same.

The alpha noted that Nari’s gaze was turned away from her. While Nina greatly appreciated the other woman’s sentiment, it was unneeded. They should have been equals, separated by lands. Luckily, the plan she had begun to form peaked Narimé’s interests and the smirk on Nina’s muzzle only grew. Clearing her throat she spoke softly but sternly, casting a look around before speaking, "Narimé…my dear, there is no need for that here. We are friends. Raise your head and look me in the eye." It was a well-known within the Woodlands pack that while Nina expected respect from her members, she would return kindness and equality to them. The Hervok would treat them like any other, as long as they remained loyal to her and the pack and followed under her rule. She was sure that the former Caverns wolves would soon find out for themselves, unless they already had a home by that time. But Nina was going to assume that they wouldn’t and was fine with having them stay with her, especially if the Lagina woman didn’t want to go along with her plan.

When her friend mentioned the children, Nina blinked, a chuckle almost slipping past her lips. Of course, the children were the first thing on her mind. The Hervok would never let anything bad come to the children by choice. However, fate had shown her that it was truly never up to her, whether or not a child lived. Clearing her throat, she finally spoke, "Of course not, I would never endanger the lives of children. They will remain with Secret Woodlands, with their father, if I am thinking this through correctly." She paused then, her single emerald eye glowing darkly with excitement. "You see, I’m sure my brother has spoken of this to you…at least, I hope he has. I do not mean to cause any disruption between the two of you. My dear, you must understand that it took quite a while for Ash to find his moral compass and sometimes I think he has still lost in. To put him into this plan and have him be made known of it, would only blur the clear lines of morality that my brother has… That is why I have called you away for this." Nina wanted to make sure Nari understood before she continued. After all, Ash had been an assassin sent in by their father to kill her. Luckily, Treena had helped him see his rights, but Nina would never mention her friend’s name in front of Nari. The golden brown dame didn’t know how much of the past Ash had told Nari and Nina wanted to try to keep it to a minimum.

She continued, "As you know, Iopah and Koda betrayed me. I still have…deeply hurt feelings over this and I want them to pay for what they’ve done… Basically, I’m asking you to be my spy. I want you to go find them and take them down. You can do whatever you see fit within the pack. Make it your own, have their members turn on them, anything as long as their happiness is destroyed." At the end of her words were sharp and aggressive, making it clear that their betrayal had hurt her deeply. "Of course, you will have to make it believable. Perhaps taking your son with her? I’ve heard that Ash trained him." Just in case Nari tried to make any objections about her brother, Nina spoke again, "And Koda knows Ash…almost too well. He tried to kill him once. It wouldn’t be a good idea for him to go with you…and I’m assuming you would want someone to watch after the children?" She waited patiently, her body tense as she waited for Nari to speak.

She had seemingly won the other woman over and Nina felt a swell of pride blossom through her chest as hatred gathered in Nari’s blue orbs. Of course, Nina would be keeping most of their mission a secret from her brother, as it was the only viable option for him to remain neutral in the situation. The Hervok woman hoped that her brother’s mate would understand this. The golden brown dame had to remind herself that Yuka was still young but she was sure that Ash had taught him plenty. But Nina also knew that Koda could still teach Yuka much about being a Guardian and he would be able to learn before taking the bastard down.

She was glad that Narimé was seeing eye to eye with her. It was much easier for the Queen of the Thickets to get things done when others were in agreement with her. The woman remained silent as she gathered her thoughts, flicking her ears forward as Narimé spoke. Nodding her head in agreement, Nina continued, "Thank you for this… My pack will also not be told of what you are doing. I will tell them that you are on an important scouting mission that could take months." The Hervok woman was well aware that some wolves in her pack still held affections for her traitors. That was why she knew that Nari would be able to get her job done. Nina could execute patience and she knew that it would take time for them to complete their mission. None the less, she was more excited to bring Iopah and Koda down than anything.

The woman Nina had once known was dead. Instead of the innocent, flowery yearling Sloane had once fallen in love with, a headstrong, independent woman stood before her. As she listened to Narimé words, she slightly dipped her head in agreement. While she would have liked to discredit Iopah with her stupidity Nina had to acknowledge that her once loyal Second had changed right over her nose and turned into a traitorous bitch. Silence surrounded them for several moments and Nina felt a familiar sense of accomplishment fill her. Throughout her reign Nina had formed countless alliances and helped multiple packs with their hardships. However, in the process of making friends, she had also made enemies. Perhaps not as many as her dear brother, but still enough to draw concern. In her head, Nina reminded herself that it was time to have another chat with Aideen to see how she was feeling.

It was not the time for that though. Nari’s voice once again cut through her thoughts and she once again had the golden brown dame’s full attention. The topic of discussion however, caused Nina’s body to go tense. Questioning the loyalty of her members was not something Nina took lightly, especially if those members were a part of the line that Nina had a paw in raising. While the alpha could understand Nari’s concern about Inali, the Scout had proved to Nina that Secret Woodlands would be her home. Especially since the small Scout’s relationship with Yuka depended on it. While she did not know the nature of their relationship, Nina would have needed to be daft to not notice that their scents had intermingled more than once when Yuka and Ash had come to Secret Woodlands when there had been threat of war.

Nina’s smile was dry as she thought on how to answer her friend’s inquiry. There would certainly be no kicking out, especially when she considered two of the wolves as family. "What Nios, Vaeta, and Mirren do is my concern. They are practically my children and family. The Tainn children have quite a bit going on with one another…they had simply lost one another." Nina’s tail flicked up behind her with her words, her single emerald eye pinned on the other woman. She continued, "As for Inali…I’ve kept a close eye on her and kept her on a leash. Plus, my Scouts are not allowed to go on a mission without informing me and taking a Guardian with them…and I don’t think you want me to chase her out…it would hurt your son." The Hervok woman was unaware of whether or not Nari knew of the relationship between Yuka and Inali, perhaps it was one of the reasons the Lagina woman was so angry with her Scout. But Nina always had her reasons to doing things and any connection between the Thorben/Lagina family and Secret Woodlands she could get, Nina would keep close to her heart.

Nari’s tone almost hurt Nina, noticing the formality behind her words. Nina knew that Inali would not double cross. Pissing off one Hervok was bad enough, pissing off a few more was even worse. Plus, from what she had seen, the woman would not be able to give up Yuka again. After all, everything she had done concerning the war had been revolving around him and his safety, Nina was sure that it was one of the leading causes for her to intercede. Her lips thinned and she made no retort, she single eye focused on her friend. She did not want to argue with her, especially since she, no doubt, had such long travels.

It would do Nina no good to wear out her family while she was here. Clearing her throat, she spoke, her tone friendly and soft, "I’m sure you’re exhausted. I’ll show you the pack den and then maybe when you’re feeling up to it you can meet some of the others?" Particularly Aideen. Narimé would need to get to know Nina’s predecessor if everything went according to plan and they continued being allies. Considering that Nina had no plans on leaving Secret Woodlands until she took her last breath, she hoped this was the case. With a smile towards the other woman, the Thicket’s queen escorted her longtime friend through her new home, at least, for the time being.