<span style="font-style: italic">"House Antoinette?"</span>Reika nodded; that was the only thing she remembered before her time as a slave. She knew very little of her past, as she had been young when she was first sold off... or perhaps given away by her parents? Or had they died, like Alyxander's parents' had? She hoped beyond all hope that someone was still out there, looking for her, trying to find her. But she didn't really want to leave all of this behind; she was finally happy for once in her life.<span style="font-style: italic">"Your script is lovely. Do you like to draw pictures?"</span>Her eyes shifted to Kate, and the girl smiled a little, nodding. "I am no artist, but I draw."<br/>~~~~<br/>Alyxander snuck a few glances back to the window curiously, though tried to pay attention. He listened to what he was told, and answered accordingly; but not much more than that.<span style="font-style: italic">"A guard, hmmm, your knowledge is far better than the commoners. Your skills with bow are needed here. I would happy to have you among my elite. You will begin your training after Winterfest. You may practice at your leisure. There are targets behind the barracks." </span>Alyx kept his gaze inside and not directed at the glass this time. A smile crept onto his lips. "That would be perfect, sir. Thank you."<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"You're on holiday. Kate has never asked for a guardian before and yet she has chosen you. I like you Alyx and you have won Kate's affections. Escort her to the socials and balls. You may not like this. You will get used to people. I hated it too at first. You have fine manners and learn quick."</span><br/><br/>Alyxander nodded, though wondering how good of a chaperone he would be. In all honesty, he preferred to avoid crowds and mass amounts of people. After all, who knows when someone may figure out what he is and react badly because of it? It could put him and Kate in danger. "Are you sure you want me to do that, though?" He asked softly. "I know the peoples around here do not take kindly to those like me... I fear what I am may be a threat to Kate's happiness at such occasions, should word get out that I am no longer human." He didn't realize the choice of words he had used; but it made sense. He was distracted when Lord Lyons mentioned Reika, and he nodded. "I have not seen her happier. She loves it here... she just has one fear." 'Might as well mention John now.'