Joshua
"If Katherine-sama is the same girl I know from 12 years ago, it means that she can do anything she sets her mind to. She's been fighting a much more numerous foe for years, and is winning. So much so that she hasn't fought any of them in years. At least, from what I can tell. All I ask of you is to get her started; a spark to set the flame alight so she can learn and grow on her own."

*Lily would bow deeply to Ryker as a sign of respect. Or appreciation?*

"If you require something, I would be more than willing to assist. I am sure Katherine-sama would be as well. She has helped many over the years."
Kathryn
*Maybe the slime did have a point in nice acts benefiting him more in the end. Though whether they will hold up their end of the deal in the end remained to be seen. At least the task seemed simple enough, if he could manage anyways. There was almost something exciting to the potential challenge. He eyed the bowing maid and eventually spoke.*"Very well."*He answered, looking over at Katherine.*"I will see what I can do..."
Hilary
*Said Katherine was walking over, the axe in hand. Seems like she was done with her coffee; the captain wiped away what seemed to be the remnants of tears before looking at Ryker and Lily.*

"I heard a lot of it, you know. I will honor the favor, shall it be within my power. So please, teach me Ryker. So I can follow my father's footsteps. It may seem insignificant, but this is something I've yearned for forever."
Joshua
*Still a bit sad that Katherine hasn't recognized her yet, but remains stalwart.*
Kathryn
*Well she was right about him not seeing the significance. Family ties were hardly ever more than a business ordeal growing up for him. Maybe that was her reason for needing to follow in his footsteps. Regardless, he had already agreed to assist her in this endeavor and thus he simply nodded in response.*"I shall."*He said to her.*"However, we will have to start training tomorrow. I've been spending most of the day in the spirit realm and doing such can be very draining. And I will need some time to recover from such."
Hilary
"Very well. I shall be there. Thank you. Lily, please ensure that Mr. Ryker gets home safely."

*Katherine didn't quite remember who Lily was yet, but she knew that she was important. Perhaps she could give some insight into the sudden strangeness of this situation.*
Joshua
*The maid bowed before turning to the mage once more.* "Ryker-sama, if there is anything you need prepared, I shall do it."
Kathryn
*Ryker watched as Katherine left before looking back to the maid. It seemed he would be having to find an inn of sorts to stay at. He didn't necessarily have a home to return to this far from Amongko.*"A place to rest would be... Nice."*He said to the maid.*"I am not exactly a resident here and am not familiar with the shelter it provides."*The Adharci thought his words over a bit longer before finally adding:*"That should be all I'll need for tonight. Thank you."