Madoc looked skeptical. He didn’t trust this man with his older sister but he also knew that Merida would be further irritated at him if he continued to push the issue, so he remained silent. His face continued to display a frown though to show his displeasure, but he seemed to be the only one. Annabeth was excited, looking back at the horses, wanting to play with them more and wanting to be taught how to ride. Merida looked a little worn out. It was hard to raise two children.



“Thank you, my King for offering to protect our farm, it is our livelihood. I can rest easy knowing it won’t be harmed while we are gone.” He was being very kind to her, and Merida wasn’t sure if it was just because he was trying to woo her, or if this was really his personality. She knew very little about her King as it had not been something that she had been concerned of previously. Even worse she didn’t know the actual circumstances behind the Queens’ disappearances and it made her a bit paranoid.



If they were going to stay for the next few days, they would need clothes. They didn’t have any other nice clothes that would look decent in this kind of community. She ran a hand through her hair as she thought about this. She would have to figure this out for herself.