Lord Lyon looked at Kate then back at Cedric who had paused hearing her petition to her father. But Cedric would not disobey Lord Lyon in this despite Kate's protest. He stepped outside the door and stood there, listening to the muffled words between Lord Lyon and Kate...<br/><br/>"Dear daughter, I feel you are safer with your brother watching over you. Though you have known Cedric for many years, do you think he only has friendship in mind? I have seen how he looks at you."<br/><br/>He paused as he saw tears welling up in Kate's eyes. He sighed as he turned away from her and looked at a portrait of his wife.... her mother, on the wall. As if asking her for advice, he stood silent for a moment. He said as he heard Kate starting to sob,<br/><br/>"You are right. Jon does need to recover. He does need different duties..... Tell me dear Kate, tell me again what it is you desire, and tell me why Cedric?"