Reika's voice shook a little, but as the song went on, she began to gain a little bit more courage. Her cheeks flustered was more and more people snuck into the room, keeping her gaze on Alyxander. This was his song, as she had come to think of it; she had known it as a child, and when they were slaves under Lord Draco she had comforted him and sung him to sleep. Whenever he was hurt or suffering, she would softly sing or hum the tune, and he would calm. Alyx sat, his eyes closed like he was sleeping. Her singing brought back such comforting memories... but also those of sadness too. When Reika finished singing, he opened his eyes and smiled at her, clapping quietly with the rest of the crowd. The young woman smiled shyly and looked around the room, across the faces of the people who had gathered to hear her voice. It seemed everyone had come. Even John, to her surprise. And there was a look in her eyes that shocked her even more than his presence. Perhaps she was imagining it, or it was something else; but there was a hint of regret, of longing... of apology. Reika gave a tentative and flustered curtsey and glanced back at Kate. "Shall we sing the holiday songs now? May you teach me?"