Merida looked at the sadness on his face and it made her want to believe in him, but she had to be cautious. She looked down at Annabeth and Madoc. "We will stay, for a few days," but only because Annabeth looked so excited. She didn't want to be his wife, but maybe if she got to know him, maybe if she could trust him, that would change. "But allow the three of us to share a room." She would feel safer that way knowing that her siblings were safe and by her side.

Madoc frowned, "We should get home to the farm, leaving it unattended even for a few days will open it up to looters."

"I know, I know." She said softly and quietly, "but we will find a way to survive it like we always have." She turned back to the King. "Maybe we could start with you teaching us how to ride? I think Annabeth would enjoy that very much."