"Let's do it," Adam says. Escaping his life and going to see the world has been his goal for a long time, and Ronan makes him impulsive. Ronan brought him to a horse and he climbed on. If Ronan brought him to a cart or a boat, as suggested, Adam would leave everything behind without looking back.

He helps Ronan gather the wood, carrying an armful of it to a good spot on the beach and starting to build a fire pit.