Eowyn nodded. She had not intended to speak of war and warriors, but she was not ashamed nor saddened. It was what it was, and she was who she was. Neither of these things could be altered, even if she would sometimes wish that her land at least was not at war.

"We were besieged, when I came here. One moment I was within the caverns and preparing to defend my people and the next I was in the woods."