The ride to his house took a little while, especially as they weren't really talking yet. There was a long and awkward silence only filled by the sounds of the cart and horse on the road. Eventually, however, he did say, "We're nearly there. I was going to move the boys, my farm hands, to the room adjacent to the barn, but because its more private than the loft, I think you Should take it, at least for tonight and tomorrow night. We can work something out if we need to." He paused and took a right on the road, leading down to his small farm.

"But not before you get a nice long soak in the tub in the house. You look like you could use a good relaxation. Woah." he called out to the horse and slowed the cart to a stop. "Let's get you inside."