Well, we aren't the only ones who wish to protect ourselves. Given the lack of an adequate shop for that, I've a mind to see if they could source weapons for us to sell. Even blunted, practice ones. That we could sharpen ourselves, if need be. A bow would be a very good start. [ He looks impressed that she could make one herself. ]

The work of a parent is lifelong, truly. [ Ned shakes his head in shared sympathy and...a bit in confusion. If he didn't know better... ] Could it be that our children keep us young, to make up for the extra cares they bring?

I know you will miss them if they do not come, but perhaps you can enjoy your time as a free woman here.

[ She had not mentioned any father of said children waiting for her back home. And Ned himself has nothing waiting for him back home but death. Trying a little life is surely no bad thing. ]