"I hope at least that this won't be a bleak existence for you. I can't imagine that it is like anything you are used to." He seemed well bred and cultured, which lead her to suspect that he was like others here and didn't have a life in the wilderness, or at least in a world similar to her own. "Should you need anything, please ask. I would be more than willing to help however I can."

She smiled, "As am I. The people in the village are good and kind. We haven't had any trouble or difficulty, as everyone seems to be of one mind in working together and making the best of this." Which made her less optimistic moments more easy.

"I only hope that you adjust quickly."