Lyons looks at the young man takes a drag from the pipe and exhales. He gives a wide smile as he liked Alyx politeness. "Your welcome lad", he raises his pipe to the teen nodding. Lyons has a growing fondness for the lad and walked to the back of the house. He calls to the guards, "Captain! A word if you may." Lyons discussed his son punishment with the man.<br/><br/>Sara entered the house from the back. She was covered in snow and shook of the powered that had stuck to her woolen scarf, hat and gloves. Removed her coat as she entered the kitchen. She passed her father as he was calling for the captain. She met Alyx as she entered. "You're up and about. I am very glad you are better. The last time we met you were under Kate's care. I do hope you would come outside and play. The snow is perfect for making snowmen and snowballs."<br/><br/>Kate met the two in the hall, "Sara, the sun is not good for Alyx. He will join us later this afternoon. Come help me decorate the tree please."<br/><br/>Sara eyes were wide and she clasped her hands in delight, "The tree..they have it inside! Yes, I still get to place the star as always."<br/><br/>Kate laughed, "I thought this year we would let our newest family member place the star on the tree."<br/><br/>Sara takes Alyx by the arm, "Yes, he should. Will you please?" The girls lead him to the parlor.<br/><br/>The doors to the parlor are open in front of the bay window is a nine foot Fir tree held in place by wooden platform that is placed in a large bucket filled with dirt and moss. The room is warmed by a glowing fireplace. In the far corner is a baby grand piano-forte. Opposite the fireplace is a large ornate cabinet; on top of the cabinet is a three-tired shelf filled with music sheets and music book.<br/><br/>Traditional sofa and chair filled the middle of the room. The walls were painted a deep burgundy and changed shades as the sun rose and set. Kate entered and breath in the piney wood smell mixed with hot spices from mugs of hot cider that were sitting on a tray on the large butler's table in the middle of the room.<br/><br/>Kate entered and sat at the piano, "This is my favorite room. The tree is lovely. Sara hand Alyx a box of garland. It is easier to decorate with the garland on first. We will add candles on the limbs last."