Alyxander glanced between Lord Lyons and John, seeming the slight glare he received from the latter male. His gaze returned to Lyons as he spoke, and he nodded after a moment. Trying hard not to see distressed. Had he been caught earlier? Was he in trouble for spying? The boy pushed it aside, hiding his guilt as he obediently went into the study.<span style="font-style: italic">"You are not in trouble. We have to discuss your future."</span>This comforted Alyx a lot, though curious now. He stood near the couch and chairs until signaled to sit.<span style="font-style: italic">"Calm your nerves, Lad."</span>He sighed, glancing over to Lord Lyons as he sat across from him.<span style="font-style: italic">"I want to know what you want to happy this year. Do you want to further your education or start a trade?"</span>It was a slightly hard decision, between learning a trade and learning more knowledge. He already had been taught more than Reika had though, his grammar skills, as well as his math and strategies, were enhanced from past teachings. "Hmm... I have been taught more than most from my background, though my knowledge isn't vast. I think I can put that off for a time. Might I be able to train as a guard, sir? In times of battle, those who are best with their weapons are most needed. I want to be able to better myself should another threat arise."<br/><br/>((the teacup had been the only excuse I could think up for Alyx to go upstairs to overhear the conversation ^^ ))