Alyxander smiled gently, listening to what Kate had said before speaking. "I know you care for me, Kate. And I'm glad to have someone who cares for my well-being." He murmured. "But don't act so upset. I didn't realized it was Reika until I'd caught her off guard. We were fighting as almost equals until then; I have no idea how she could have learned what she had, her fighting technique is nothing like his." He knew Kate understood what her meant by 'his.' "She didn't hurt me, I didn't really hurt her. She had her hood up, I couldn't see her face. When she fell, the hood fell back, and I realized I knew her. She was frightened I would kill her, she didn't recognize me; she had been going by a different name, apparently... she was scared when I said her old name." He leaned forward and gently kissed Kate on the forehead. "Don't look so down. When we get back to the castle, you can have that dance you asked of me before the battle." He smiled a bit brighter, honestly enjoying being around Kate. She made him feel... alive, as if he wasn't a cold, lifeless vampire anymore... cherished like no one had in years and years... Other things he couldn't understand, a warmth and happiness that filled him every time she was close to him. He didn't know what he'd ever do without her.