Rolland nodded with a curtsy to Cregan as Joakim out of respect. Having known the man for quite sometime and also immensely respected him for his unwavering loyalty as Joakim’s personal guard. Remaining at attention as the young regent lord sorted threw the messages. His attention drifted at the other nobles around the court at least until he heard the name Harrighfield was voiced. He hated the Lord Perris’s son as they fought over a whore a few years ago, ever since it made for bad times between the two young men. The name brought further discomfort as he heard that war was about them.

“It will be done at once my lord.” Bowing back to Joakim before taking his leave to relay orders for the guard patrol and prepare. First stop the barracks. His stride quick as he carried out his order without delay. The men would be agitated being woken from their sleep or still carrying hangovers but their job was more urgent than petty desires. “Wake up the lot of you!” Rolland yelled with urgency. “We got a possible threat so double patrols. Until I can organize set patrol everyone out on the walls for the time being.” Nothing but grumbles, he’d make it up to them later.

Returning back to the courtyard to find Gidja but instead the woman had found him first. In the hall past the earls, hearing her in depth about the wagon train but had made the mistake of not being subtle. From the gesture of picking his noose to her lack of being quite in matters that other noble shouldn’t be privy to. He’d decide on the punishment later but for now the wagon’s safety was paramount.

“Gidja, round up Eirik and another strong lad to meet me at the gates with the man from the wagons. I’ll have horses ready and saddled. We’ll handle this mess. And on the double.” Rolland next went to Cregan, grabbing his head in a firm grip as he accounted the man as a friend. “Organise and set the double patrols until I get back. Reprimand the men if they fall out of line. Do this for me and your next drink is on me. You have the guard until my return.” Releasing the shake as he went to the stables preparing the mounts for travel.

 His thick bearskin cloak weaved slightly as he made way to the gates. Passing through the courtyard he spotted one of the smiths, one of the apprentice's standing in the doorway. An extra able body would be helpful in securing the wagon train. Pulling beside him with the extra horses tethered to his own. “I’m in need of an extra able bodied man. Boring and hard work but will grant you extra coin. If this suits you go to the keep and tell them the Black Whale sent you. Saddle a horse and meet me at the gates with haste.” Rolland needed more people but besides himself and the three others a wagon train was a daunting task but the double patrol was more paramount. Seeing the young man provided him with an extra able body to help if he did come to assist.