Hushed Willows The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

Stark let out a whoop of laughter, leaping from the edge of the river to land in the much cooler waters. It was what he had imagined things would have been like if they had grown up together, laughing and playing and batting each other with water. It was good to relax for awhile and was desperately needed. 

By the time the three had drug themselves from the water to dry off the sun was starting to set. They'd caught some fish, having themselves a little dinner before Stark lead them back towards the Crook to settle and introduce everyone to Rhodes.