( I love the mystery of the missing tea cup lol. I am glad you add so much to the story)<br/><br/>Lyons smiled at Alyx, "Good morning. I was just going to look for you. Come inside." His voice was calm. He knew all too well the fear and sinking feelings he felt when his master wanted to talk to him. "You are not in trouble. We have to discuss your future."<br/><br/>Lyons opened the door for him and walked over to the fireplace. He pours them both a glass of apple brandy. "Calm your nerves, Lad." Lyons took a sip. He motions with her hand for Alyx to sit on the setee. Lyons took a seat in a wing back chair across from it. "I want to know what you want to happy this year. Do you want to further your education or start a trade?" He was inpressed with Alyx performace on the battlefield. He could tell the young man did not enjoy being a soldier. Lyons watched him interact with Kate and he was very protective of her. Kate was very happy when she was with Alyx. The lord wanted to know if there was love between them.