The king wanted something, but it was lost as one of his brothers engaged one of them. Geric stayed around the king longer, given there was something Jaehaerys wanted. And Geric rather approved of being between the outlaws and the king.
Then the king asked after the archers. His eyes peered into the trees, noticing two - no three - forms moving. But there were more, he knew. His ears had heard the bows release arrows earlier. "A few, not all, your majesty," Geric replied quickly. "Shall I deal with them?" They were a strong danger to the king, hiding away. And his brothers were here as well, if he left.