King Fergus stands looking out at the Ivory Sea as he holds his helm. Merida finds and approaches him, asking what he's doing, so the king explains he wanted to stand watch as the invaders will be sailing in any day now. She asks if he thinks they'll win the war, so he claims they'll give everything they've got before questioning what's on his daughter's mind. She tells him Mulan is a good teacher, but one thing she can't teach is how to inspire the United Clans to follow her into battle. She asks her father how he's done it, especially when so many know they're going to die, but he remains quiet, silently looking down at the helm in his hands. Merida questions if everything's all right, "Aye" he responds before explaining there's only one way to get men to follow you into a deadly battle,