John tangled her wrist and held her close. "I had hoped you would loose. You dance better than anyone a fine challenge milady. He places his hand on her waist and slowly unwraps her wrist. He cradles it and kissed the back of her hand. "You have been well trained and sing like a lark. What can I get you? Hot cider or hot cocoa?" The room erupts in applause. Kate at first was unsure what her brother was going to do to Reika. She sat ready to pounce if he dared harm her friend that was close as sister. Kate glanced at Alex he too was tense. She saw his violet eyes deepen in color. Kate relaxed when Johh removed the cloth and placed it into his sleeve as to accept the favor. He was smitten with her and she was not sure how Reika would react.<br/><br/>Lyons yawned and clock struck 9. He poured himself a glass of brandy and puffed his pipe. Sara added a log on the fire. There was a clamor at the  front door and Vincent opened the door. A scrawny man in his early 20's was allowed into the front hall as Vincent rushed into the Parlor he carried a letter and handed to his Lordship. Lyons set his pipe and drink down on a side table by the wing backed leather chair. He opened the letter and walked into the Hall. There he greeted the smaller man. Lyons sighed and entered the Parlor. "Alexander will you come in here. The rest of you continue to make merry."<br/><br/>Lyons presents the scrawny man with scarred, black fur, cat ears and skinny black tail that has a bent tip, "I understand you know each other as cell mates." (forgive me I am not sure if Alyx knows Matt)