She smiled at the enjoyment she witnessed coming across his face. Her expression soon matched his, but then grew serious again as the talk continued. When he was done speaking, she reached out a hand and touched his arm, halting the horse before she could drag Karen away. "I know ye are an honorable man," she said softly. Her eyes met his and gazed for a long moment before she spoke again, "Lorn, ye have been nothin' but honorable since the day I met ye... it's why I like ye so much and want ta see more of ye."

Her fingers soon lowered to his hand and curled around it gently. "I trust ye," she said ever so softly. She gave another smile, though not one of joy but one of reassurance. "Heidi has a good da," she went on to say.