“And if I don’t want to return?” Fantasy OxO?

So, I found this prompt on Pinterest a little while ago and I would like to do a role play for it.

A King sends his best knight to rescue his daughter from a savage tribe of barbarians. Accepting the quest, the knight expects to find a delicate, frightened, young woman but instead finds a tough, stubborn, war-paint covered huntress that was accepted into the tribe shortly after her kidnapping and she doesn’t want to leave. What will the knight do?

andrew (Our Supreme Lord and Overseer)’s RP Rules apply.
I would like to play the princess and I have no objections to this having romance in it.
Let’s keep this at a PG-13 at least.
I don’t mind strong language just not every other word please.
I understand life is hectic so no worries if you can’t reply but I would like you to be fairly active.
Try to avoid one word or one line replies. The more descriptive the better. I will do likewise.

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(May I?)

(Sure! Do you have any questions?)

(Ok. Well, I guess I have one for you then; do you want to start blind or would you prefer a template?)

(That's fine. I’ll put up the starter then. … It ok if we start with the king calling the knight?)

King Aldirc paced around his private study in deep worry. He was an older man with grey-streaked hair and a fair amount of wrinkles but he wasn’t getting weak yet. He was still a good warrior and considered to be a fair ruler but right now he had a big problem. His oldest daughter, Princess Gwendolyn, whom he felt he had failed, had been kidnapped and there had been no demand for a ransom. He sighed and opened the door, calling a messenger to bring his best knight to him.

The messenger led Drake in silence to the king’s study, only speaking when he announced the knight when they arrived. The walk hadn't been very long fortunately but it had given the king enough time to gather his thoughts. ”Come in, Sir Bennett.” the king instructed kindly, silently dismissing the messenger. ”I won't keep you in suspense with peasantries but know that you can turn down my request if you choose to. However, if you do I need your word that what is said between us must not leave this room. I don't want to start a panic.” Aldirc explained once they were alone.

Aldric managed a small smile at the knight, proud and impressed by his intuition. ”To be truthful; no. It's my daughter. I’m sure you have heard the story of how she's a bit ill and that's why she hasn't been seen lately. But that's all that is: a story.” the king sighed, letting his worry really show. ”What actually happened is worse. Gwendolyn was kidnapped. She went out on a ride and was ambushed by a scouting party of barbarians.” he explained, pausing to keep calm. ”That is why I called you here. I need you to save my daughter. We know where they took her but I can not risk an all-out war.”

The king smiled, finally relaxing a little now knowing that his daughter would be safe again. ”The barbarians have a small settlement outside of our borders in the wilderness to the north. There is no doubt that is where they took her.” he explained pointing to the general location on a map. ”Thank you for accepting my request. I agree the sooner you head after them, the better. If you can bring my daughter back without raising any suspicion I think that would be best.”

The king nodded at the knight’s explanation. ”Very well, I understand. Just bring her home as safely as you can.” he instructed. ”Go now and prepare yourself. Gather whatever you may require. I wish you all the best of luck.”

The armory was fairly well-stocked with mostly traditional weapons; swords of a few varying styles, different types of bows, some shields, a few battle axes, and even fewer crossbows. There was also some armor to choose from if the knight felt he would need any.

Upon hearing the knight approach the stables, a young man turned to face him. ”Ah, hello Sir Bennett.” he greeted, continuing on his chores. Geoff was not much beyond a stable boy with curly dirty blonde hair and a steady hand for the horses he cared for. ”Can I help you with anything?”

”Of course, sir.” Geoff nodded and lead him past some of the other horses to a good looking Bay with a black mane and tail. ”Hey, boy.” he said gently to the horse. ”Today’s your big day.” He turned to Drake. ”This is Quarts. At least, that's what I call him, you can change it if you want. But he's a good horse; strong, fast and brave.” Geoff smiled, stroking the horse's muzzle.

”Oh, he is sir. I’ll get him saddled and ready for you.” Geoff smiled before darting off to grab the horse's gear. The boy was gentle but precise as he put the equipment in place. ”He’ll be a good companion. Sir, I know it is none of my business as a stable boy to ask a knight… well anything really, but I… I just care about these animals and… I don't mean to be a bother but you will take care of him, won't you?” he asked shyly as he slid the bridle on.

Geoff smiled back at the knight as he finished preparing the horse. ”Thank you, sir. Best of luck.” he said simply assuming that as a knight needing a horse and carrying weapons that Drake had some kind of quest to be on or something like that. He walked the horse out of the stable so the knight wouldn't bump his head when he mounted to be on his way.

(lol… little does he know…)
(Shall we do a time skip to when he finds her? That's when the interesting part starts. I can't think of anything to happen during the travel.)