Alyxander was thoroughly surprised that anyone as gentle as Kate was could possibly be at all related to his past mistress. But he hid his shock well, nodding a little to show that he understood. He was a bit unsure about all of this, but knew the girl would do him no harm. Had she any intention of doing so she would have done so before this point... no, she wouldn't have even bothered saving him if she had dark intentions. He could see it in her eyes that she was pure and sweet, nothing like her aunt at all. As Kat spoke of her father he became a bit worried, but soon pushed that aside as she explained that he was not the abusive kind either.<br/><br/>Alyx held out his hand as the girl brought the letter out, nodding in answer to her question. "Yes, despite the cruelty I was taught to read and write." He replied. He carefully unfolded the paper and read it over. His eyes scanned the page, taking in every word that was written. 'I wouldn't exactly put it that she put much effort into my education, no more than basics.' He thought. 'And as for my training... that really wasn't anything more than torment.'