Kalina gradually picked up her pace until she was panting for breath between each stride. Had she not been as fit as she were, Kalina might have found herself collapsed a while back. Somewhere off to her left, where she knew the road to be, she heard the sound of hooves trampling the dirt. The sound grew louder then faded as the group of horses continued on without knowledge of her presence. Finally she had to stop to catch her breath, stopping by a small stream for a drink of water. Sitting beside her on a branch was a small bird watching her curiously. Smiling warmly she prompted the critter to perch on her finger, speaking to it softly. "I seem to have lost those closest to me. If you happen to see any elves in the area could you let me know?" The bird chirped cheerfully and took off, flying above the tree line and down the road, following a band of horses led by a single rider.