<div class="floatleft">(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad342/krystal_dragoness13/Naliya2.jpg)</div><strong>Who:</strong>Open<br/><strong>Where:</strong>The Horse Annex<br/><strong>When:</strong>Shortly after dawn<br/><br/>Naliya nodded and replied, "I think you are right. There were signs of a herd nearby. I hope everything goes well..." Hunting wasn't her favorite activity but she understood why it was necessary and that she could help if she went. Plus, Lars was a hunter. She figured that it was a sign it was time for her to finally get more used to it. With the way he expressed concerns about her going out alone she got the feeling her days doing it were over, and she was alright with that. She enjoyed spending time with him. The camp worrying about her was normal to her and they had gotten used to it having her grow up among them. Lars was new though and she wanted him to be happy. It would also finally set the camp more at ease, especially Valko even though she was sure he would still worry.<br/><br/>The woman was finally done checking everything over and saw Lars was about halfway done with Tikka's other side so she decided to help him finish it a little faster. She walked over and took a brush and stood beside him as she brushed the horse's flank and back. Between the two of them it didn't take long at all. She smiled up at him and said, "Thank you. You've gotten very good at brushing her. Let's head outside. I'm sure Tikka would appreciate getting to run around a bit and stretch before getting all hooked up." She moved around him and gently put her hand on the horse's cheek and led her over to the door and opened the heavy flap for her. The horse didn't hesitate walking out and began trotting around. "You too Runa." Naliya said and the pup didn't have to be told twice before streaking outside like a shot.<br/><br/>Naliya smiled and walked over to grab the harness and other things then followed the animals outside. Once outside she took a deep breath of the crisp morning air and set the things aside. Tikka was frolicking about tossing her head playfully and happily while Runa was running to and fro as fast as her little puppy legs could take her; which was actually really fast. Juju could be seen by the lodge munching on his breakfast. "I'm so glad winter is finally over. It is sooo good to get outside and not have to trudge through snow. Short legs are no blessing." she said with a smile and a little laugh.