Giving her a smile and a small nod, I was still unused to the idea that many still wished to help out after my failure to return for so long. They say that it was fine and they were fully in support, but centuries under the mages rule or secluding themselves into their lands and enforcing their position could cause bitter resentment. My own feelings aside, it was a welcome change in my expectation. My eyes focused on the large lake next to the homestead and a thought came to mind. "Is the lake rich with resources and deep enough for the Merfolk?"