Lyons expression softened, "Kate this young man has defended you and what of you toward him. Do you trust him Kate?"<br/><br/>Kate leans over and gives Alyx a hug and kisses his cheek. "I would trust Alyxander with my life. He has been a gentleman and polite. He has not made any attempt to harm me. Even wounded as he is, he is strong and as allowed me to tend to him with nary a complaint. I consider him not a slave, I am glad he is here and he is my companion and friend. I wish him to stay and live with us. I know he must earn your trust Papa. He has been honest."