Before she’d left Hearthwood River her mother had asked about what she wanted to do when she was older. ‘Be a scout’ was what she’d answered. However, after some time had passed Inna thought she needed to see some of the world beyond the borders of Hearthwood River. She thought then she would know better about life in general and perhaps if being a scout really was the right thing for her.
After having been on her own for some time she wasn’t exactly sure she knew what she wanted. What she did know was she hadn’t been completely prepared . Now as she looked back on the first few weeks she was on her own Inna didn’t think it was such a bad thing. She’d been forced to figure things out on her own and improve upon the skills she already had. Even though it might not have been the wisest decision to leave before winter had been over she felt she was stronger for it.
With spring having arrived she felt it was time she returned home. Most of all Inna missed her family and she wanted to see them. Inna also thought that she would take her mother’s advice and speak with Naia about becoming a scout. With those thoughts in her mind she arrived at Turtleback Lake where she decided to stop for a drink and a meal before continuing with her journey.
The water was clear as she approached the shoreline. So clear in fact that she was able to see a number of fish darting here and there as she lowered her head to lap at the water. Her gaze followed them intently as she had her fill. When she had finally finished she started to prepare to catch one for herlunch.