It had taken some doing but Oksana had made it to the river where she now laid on her side listening to the water. Her leg still hurt really bad even though it had been a week since she'd fallen off the ledge. She just couldn't stay in the medical den any longer and needed to get out for some fresh air. She'd limped all the way to the river keeping her paw from touching the ground the best she could. All she wanted to do was rest and listen to the water as it passed by her.

To say she felt stupid for trying to find her mum was an understatement. She should have known better especially after what Ana has told her Inna had said. She knew she needed to give up in ever seeing her parents again. Do what Ana had said she should do and get on with her life. Be her own woman and make a place for herself in the surge instead of constantly hoping her mother and father would ever come back.

A small sigh caused her chest to rise and fall with it before she sat up on her haunches. Looking out across the water she felt that maybe her trip into the mountain and the time spent on the ledge waiting for help had been something she needed. It's a new day, she said to the water that had become like an old friend, It's time I had my fresh start too.

It had not been an easy decision to come to for Oksana but she saw now as she favored an injured leg the danger of trying to fix what was so broken. She had to accept that her family was gone and she would probably never see them again. She lived in the surge under Lilya and Lachesis rules though she couldn't help but question them or rather the fact that some had to follow and some did not. She had taken notice and it bothered her but what could she do about it? She had to give up her girlish dreams of getting her family back. She would be a year soon, it was time she moved on and made her own life. Became her own wolf and put her past behind her. This is what she conveyed to the river as she saw it as an old friend that listened quite well.

She'd not heard the approach of the stranger as she found comfort in the sound of the moving water. Turning her head when the woman spoke she took her appearance in. I will be, she admitted offering a small smile. I'm sorry we haven't met I've been a little unavailable. She supposed that was the best way to put it. I'm Sana. Your new to the surge? The crow had considered changing her name completely to rid herself of her past but she didn't see the point. Too many wolves knew who she was and who her parents were. She was just Sana now and that would have to do as she made her new path in the world.

She may not be alright in that moment after all her leg was throbbing and she'd made a difficult decision but in time. Soon enough her leg would be better and she could get back to doing everything she had before. Oksana smiled at the woman as she excused her for not having met her before. It's nice to meet you too, she said her tail wagging behind her. The little Crow always did like meeting new wolves. That's not long at all. I hope you like it here so far. The surge is really nice. She then asked what Oksana liked to do for fun. Exploring and Reid and I sometimes play tag, a smile crossed her face as she spoke. Then her eyes widened, And sunbathing, this last part was said quietly, But that's between you and me. She then giggled a little, What about you? What do you like to do for fun?

The crow always had liked meeting new wolves and now was no different. She had been spending a lot of time in the medical den because of her leg which caused her to miss somethings. Rory joining the pack was one of those things and for the slightest moment she was disappointed that she had but she was meeting her now so that made it better. She smiled when Rory said she liked it in the surge and she had used the word tremendously. I'm glad, there's lots of places to explore but I think this is my favorite place that I've found so far, she admitted. Next to the river would probably always be her favorite place, it was peaceful and she rather enjoyed napping to the sounds of the water. She spoke of the things that she liked to to do, tag with Reid and sun bathing. They are very much maybe you can come exploring with me or we can play tag after my leg gets better? She would love to go exploring with the older woman. Her smile widened when Rory said her secret was safe with her, Thank you. Oksana's eyes lit up as Rory told he the things that she liked to do. What places have you been? I want to travel some too but I'm not sure Lachesis will let me after what happened last time, the last part was said as a jest. The part about wolf angels in the snow was intriguing for Oksana, Can you teach me to make wolf angels? I haven't ever seen one and don't worry your secret is safe with me too, she assured. She rather liked Rory, she seemed like a really fun lady.

As they continued to speak Oksana found that Rory was rather easy to talk to and she wondered if she might have found another friend in the woman. It was sad that she couldn't be with her mum but as time passed in the draw she was starting to see that she wasn't alone. She had Reid, he would always be there and Lavender. Sometimes it felt like she was making a new friend every day and now she'd found Rory and Ana. She smiled when the woman spoke about it being her favorite place too. The surge wouldn't be home without the river, she commented. Her eyes went to the woman. As she spoke of playing tag and exploring with her. Great! It will be so much fun I'm sure of it. She was excited to have a new friend to do those things with. It would have to wait though cause of her leg which Rory asked about next. I was in the mountains and lost my footing and fell off a ledge and broke it, she explained.

The idea of doing some traveling definitely piqued her interest. She'd been to the Lowlands but not really much further. She wondered if she spoke with Lachesis about it what he would think. Her comment about him not letting her go was cause what happened to her leg but Rory said something that caused he to think. I don't know he might be worried I won't come back. He doesn't have to, I've made up my mind. Driftwood is my home and I want to make my life here. He might however be worried I'll fall off another ledge. A small smile lifted the corner of her lip as she said the last part. Oksana was very interested in these snow angels, she wanted to learn to make them. As Rory leaned over and nudged her saying she would and that it would be their secret Oksana reached out and touched her nose to the woman's cheek. I'm glad you came to Driftwood, she told her.