Lord Lyons turned as he pretended not to stare at Kate . She looked more like her mother and he was the age of his son. Johnathan was breathless as his sister and he smiled and both he and his father look fondly on Kate. She curtsied facing head up and gazed at all the officers before rising. Lyons faced her, "I would like to introduce you to my officers. Lyons was very calm as he listed each man't rank and name.<br/>Kate knew the battle was a costly one and took a tool on eveyone. Aaron's decision paved the way for victory. It was a heavy burden that he carried. Lyons introduced him last. "This newly appointed Lieutenant Aaron."<br/>Kate smiled and gazed into his eyes, "Congratulations Lieutenant."<br/>She tilted her head toward he father, "Do you mind if we talk in private, Papa?<br/>Lyons raised a brow and blinked as he clicked his heals and backed away from her, "Kate,  No.Not at all. Go ahead."<br/>Kate wrapped he hands around his left arm, as she had been taught to allow a soldier to keep his right arm free in case he need to draw his sword. "Breath Aaron. I have awaited many a year to meet you. Let's go into Papa's study. I know your nerves are shot and I am a surprise. I begged the mages to give a list of the wounded and you were not on it. I not saying a word to anyone. Please sit on the couch by the fire." The mage closed the door behind them. "I watched you since the day you arrived you arrived as a young boy. I feel I know you. Take a deep breath. Everything that is said stays in this room. It's no use Aaron to hide your emotions. What you experienced was horrific and no one would think ill of you. You need a friend right now. Your eyes show fear. Your nerves are shot. Have you even slept an hour?"<br/>Kate led him to the couch and held his hands, "You need a moment for yourself."