Straightening herself properly, Merida bowed.
It was formal, and unlike herself
But she smiled delightedly all the same.
“It’s a pleasure tae meet’cha,” she said.
“I never thought I’d ever have the pleasure
To meet ya face tae face.”

             ( He raises an eyebrow at the formality and
                      the display of respect that he really didn’t deserve
                      from any princess. But, it hardly stopped him from
                      s m i r k i n g . ) 

                             ❛Well– the pleasure is mine, really. Even so—–❜
         ❛I’m afraid I’ll have to ask you to hand
            over anything of value that you may
            have on your person.❜
            ❛—– But don’t worry ! I will leave you with enough to make your way.❜