Blacktail Deer Plateau Everything I didn't say

Koda had returned to a spot where he'd stashed some food months earlier. It was now buried under snow and frost, and he was having some difficulty digging up the frozen ground. "Fucking winter," he muttered as his claws scratched into the dirt, barely leaving a mark. It was like trying to dig through solid rock.

A howl rang out, requesting his presence at the border. Koda reluctantly backed away from the hole. "You win for now, but I'll be back." He said as he turned and departed for the border. As soon as he was out of sight, a raven swooped down and picked up where he left off.

Fast forward. Koda arrives at the border to see Kesuk is already there, talking with the white wolf Koda assumes made the call. He approaches the two, nuzzling Kesuk before turning to the stranger, who is actually not a stranger at all. "Hey Scarlett!" He was surprised to see her here, so far from Duskfire. "What brings you out here?" He asked, unaware she'd just finished explaining to Kesuk.