Naiobe soon slows her horse, once they're out of earshot of Ravenroost. "I ..." She glances at him, then looks down at her small hands, wrapped in reins. "I had to get out of there, and it seemed like you needed a break." She shakes her head. "The walls have ears, and it's just not safe to speak your mind anywhere close to the castle. I half expect one day to find out that the horses actually whisper to the mare-groom, spilling the secrets of those riding them." She watches him as they ride, watching his face. "I think it disappointed Brom when you left the hall. He probably would have preferred to see your face, or see you pick a fight. It's wise that you didn't."