The femme would sit alone within the woods. She felt comfortable about the hunt that the pack had. While they had not been the whole unit of the pack, they were still enough to bring down sizable prey. The femme had her single eye closed, her mind deep in thought. Tiny sat on her paw, his beady little eyes looking up at her. He was a happy little thing, more than content being with his mother. The pygmy jerboa would scurry up her leg, clutching onto fur, until finally he came to rest upon her head. "Mama? When we going to see Einarr?" The little one asked. He didn't know yet about her reuniting with her daughter. But Akemi would let him know soon enough. Though she knew she'd never be with all of her children at once again she was glad that they were growing, that they were making their own lives. Akemi couldn't be more proud as a mother, and, thanks to Ravine, she wasn't lonely anymore. She was making her way, for sure, through life. "Soon, Tiny. We'll see him soon." The she wolf would say, opening her red orb to glance up at her son. "Someone seems excited..." She'd let out a light laugh. "Talk"

Alna would be out and about on her own exploring the land a bit. There was one person in particular she wanted to seek and apologize to which was Akemi. Her father told her about the hunt and that Akemi held it which stayed deep within her heart. The woods was a bit of a different place for her but nothing that Alna wasn't prepared to try and explore however there was a somewhat familiar scent though she didn't know the woman personally only the occasional glimpse or two. Slowly but surely the growing pup would make her way to Akemi as she would carefully follow the scent to the best of her ability until the young fae came across a rather unique woman. Respectfully Alna would give out a small howl to let the woman know she was there, "Ma'am you must be Akemi? my pa told me about you and what I missed and I was looking for you to apologize for not being there..." her voice would halt as Alna would take in a gulp of air as she was afraid of what Akemi might say or do. Hopefully Akemi wouldn't be too upset with her as she did have a good reason to have missed the hunt which was to help her ma with gathering a private stock of herbs.

She didn't mean to offend the woman if she was upset with her already for not being there. Alna knew her brother went to the hunt so thus lead her to believe that she was already going to be reprimanded for it especially her mother possibly getting reprimanded as well. None of that was Alna's intention but if it came down to it she would take her wallops and keep her head up. All that was to be said again was, "I'm sorry..." Alna would come close to the woman as she would sit and then lower her gaze to the ground beneath her paws even though the sight of the delightful creature upon the woman's head danced through the young girl's mind.

Akemi would blink, a howl alerting her to the presence of another. Then she’d turn her attention to the young one that had approached her. Nearing the status of a yearling, but still young enough in her eyes. She reminded her of Allen and Noen... So it was likely this little one was Allen’s other child. A moment later her voice, her question, would confirm it. Akemi would offer the little one a gentle smile. “Yes little one that’s right. I’m Akemi.” The female would shake her head carefully, not wanting to disturb Tiny too much. “Don’t worry about it, little one. We all miss things in life -- it is a face of how things are. Don’t be so hard on yourself about it. Although... I am glad that you came to apologize.” Tiny would scramble down Akemi’s neck, carefully scaling down her legs so that he could reach the ground. He’d come to sit before Alna, his beady little gaze looking up at the femme. “Yeah! I miss hunts all the time! Mama says I’m too little to participate.” "Hear me talk," 'but read my thoughts.' "Hear Tiny talk," 'but read Tiny's thoughts.'

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Alna would nod her head in respect listening to Akemi. Despite the injuries that Akemi seemed to have obtained she was still quite lovely looking to Alna. Then the tiny little creature spoke to her which was even more adorable now that Alna got a clearer look at Tiny. Alna was at ease now that the apology was done and out of the way. Perhaps this would be a opportune time to get to know Akemi and Tiny. Though the question began to buzz around in Alna's head wanting to ask Akemi about why she looked the way she did however that would be a question for when they were better acquainted with one another. Still since Alna had approached this was as good of time as any, "Akemi, would you mind if I stayed and just got to know you a little more? as fellow pack mates I figured it would be best if I got to know everyone and well since I'm here why not get to know you a bit? and of course you can ask me questions as well so you can learn a bit about me too" there was a bubbly giggle that escaped from her maw as she would move closer again and gently press her head up against Akemi's side.

Why did she just do that Alna would think to herself. Akemi was essentially still a bit of a stranger to her despite being in the pack but perhaps Alna just felt like she could trust Akemi. After all what could it hurt if Akemi possibly became another female role model in her life. Then she could see the world from multiple points of view instead of just her family's points. Tiny wasn't forgotten though as the pup would turn a little bit and affectionately lick Tiny, "You might not be able to hunt but I'm sure you can do stuff others can't and you must be amazing at a game of hide and seek". Another giggle brewed within and then flowed out from Alna.

Akemi would give a soft chuckle as the little girl before her spoke. For one so young she seemed to be very mature, and with good manners to boot. Akemi was actually rather impressed. Allen and his wife had to raise their children well, she thought, for their son had been well mannered as well. “Of course Alna. I don’t really have much to do today, so I don’t mind spending some time with you. That is, so long as Tiny doesn’t mind.” She would chuckle as she watched her little son. “Tiny doesn’t mind~ I like miss Alna mama!” The femme was going to open her mouth to say more when Alna would press her head into her side. Such a gentle gesture... Akemi’s gaze would soften. “You’re a kind soul, Alna.” The scarred woman would glance down at her little one. “The bestest ever!” Tiny would reply. “Though mama doesn’t like when I play. She gets worried.” Akemi would chuckle softly. “I honestly can’t help myself and worry about all my babies... Are your parents over protective of you as well, Alna?” "Hear me talk," 'but read my thoughts.' "Hear Tiny talk," 'but read Tiny's thoughts.'

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