Months without speaking, yet seeing each other about the village. She guarded herself, returning to what she knew and how she protected herself from the uncontrollable, her heart among them. Despite what she might feel, she would never harbor ill feelings towards him, just as she knew he would not do the same. He was a good man at heart, honorable and kind. He wouldn't treat her poorly.

She smiled genuinely, finding her footing despite the awkwardness. "I am a foolish woman, incapable of learning." Somehow, it wasn't difficult to find levity in the situation. "I often walk with others during this time of day, but none were able to this morning."

Feeling a measure of bravery, she looked towards him slowly. "We could walk together for a time? If you are not occupied otherwise?" She nodded towards his bow.