[Esgallhugwen]

These emotional peaks and dives left Gudryn's heart pounding within her chest like a war drum. She was ready to pick up her skirts and fly out of the Inn back into the wild.

But then Eodwine spilled his heart out to her, and she stood dumbstruck for a while her heart pounding within her till it began to ache. She choked back her salty tears and nodded her head at his request to consider this new path.

A Father!

More then she could have ever hoped for in her life, a chance to live a life, a loved girl's life!

She took her hand from her mouth and a small genuine smile played on her lips, she wiped the tears away slightly blushing at the thought of so many people who might be looking at her.

"Yes, I think we should try, I'd love to see the world, I'd love to be your adopted daughter"

Eodwine smiled at her, blushing despite himself. "And don't worry, I know how to ride a horse" she smiled and had an overwhelming urge to hug him.

She gave in and nearly knocked Eodwine off his feet with her frail frame, "thank you" she whispered.

Falco's face broadened into a wide grin "I reckon this calls for a drink!"