Her small thumb brushed his knuckles before she let his hand slip from hers, a sigh leaving her lips as the weight of indecision removed itself from her narrow shoulders, the world seemingly more bright after his acceptance. He spoke again and she pulled herself from the fairy tale of what could be and of course the resolution of finding both her mother and brother, fully in health and bringing them back. The royal house would once again be complete and unbroken, the fragility of what had occurred this far would be removed and her father could once again stand before his people and his opponents and dare them to do anything but love and obey him. He was once a man of great stature, but much like removing the wings from a beautiful falcon, without her mother he could fly no more. 

"We will leave just after daybreak. I'll meet you at the castle entrance if that suits you well." She touched the soft curve of her chin and pondered his request. "I honestly believe that you gathering your books on herbs and spells would assist us greatly. Oh.. and doesn't your companion, was his name Arklen? I rarely remember details anymore with the strain of castle life and such." 

She chewed on her lips before remembering her hanging request. "Yes, Arklen. Doesn't he have a map of the surrounding countries that would give us a better description of where we are going and the landscapes that we might be faced to endure? My father's maps are detailed for military strategy, but I'd love to actually see a map that was more created for leisure or the very purposes to which our journey beckons us upon." 

She paused and thought though the other items they might need, namely food, blankets, a tent and various medical supplies. "My servants can gather the remaining items that we will need. Don't bother yourself with those. I am almost excited. Is that childish of me?"

A look of innocent wonder crossed her flawless features, her large eyes scribed with the wonder of hope that had resurrected itself simply in his agreement to go and the peace that followed. Fear had seemingly found another home beside her for the moment and she was grateful for the chance to look toward tomorrow with optimism and promise. The idea of getting to know her childhood companion again sent a thrill of wonder wrapped in worry up her nerves and a soft giggle left her lips. "Tomorrow then, Orin?"