Alyxander nodded willingly, knowing well that his allegiance was going to be challenged sooner or later. He had no intention of betraying anyone here though, they were now his family, they were his new friends. He had sworn to himself that the moment he was free from Lady Malora, he would protect everyone and everything dear to him with his life. And that was exactly as he planned. Alyx followed along with Lord Lyons as they went into his study, looking over the maps very closely. "Alas, my former master was never the type to give his plans away so easily. But over the years of my imprisonment I heard of several victories he had won, and the strategies.... I know not which way he plans to attack this time though." The boy glanced over towards the older man. "You needn't worry of my truthfulness. I do not intend to leave what good has been granted to me to go to waste. I would have been dead long before now had I even thought of betraying anyone here. The once semi-loyal slave of Lord Draco is no longer; he died before Kate had rescued me, if he was ever there at all."<br/><br/>Alyxander glanced to sir Walter as he spoke, still not recognizing him nor the young squire at his side. Perhaps he was mistaken. "By the way, might it be alright for me to have a bow and poisoned arrows? If I am to be hidden, compromising my location to attack would cause problems. I am much better at archery than with a sword besides." He was trying to make plans within his mind, tactics to use and scenarios to play through should they ever occur. Better safe than sorry, overly prepared instead of unprepared.<br/><br/>Once supplies were being handed out, the soldiers and guards preparing for the attack that they knew would come, Alyxander was slightly edgy. He didn't exactly favor war and fighting, but what was to come would come no matter what he wished. He was caught a bit by surprise when Kate pulled him aside. Half of his mind had wished she would have kept her distance, as he was worried that if he failed, if the attack did get through to the castle, she would be hurt. The other half was glad that he had gotten to see her one last time before he left. The boy took each item given to him, trying to keep a bit of a smile on his face to comfort Kate. This was surely no easier on her than it was on him. As she pulled back, looking as though she was going to beg him to stay, he finally smiled. "I shall be looking forward to that dance upon my return. Everything will be fine." In a moment of promise and comforting, he gently took Kate's hand in his, bowing a bit and placing a very gentle, chaste kiss to the back of it before straightening up. His eyes met hers. "I must go, I cannot keep the troops waiting for me, lest they think I am a true coward." He smiled. "See you soon, Kate. And thank you" With that, he pulled away completely and walked off towards where the rest of the soldiers were, awaiting his instructions.<br/><br/>((ooo, have an idea, will pm it to you ^_^ ))