Jasper knew it was risky going against Lord Draco, he had seen first hand how cruel and unforgiving the man could be. He didn't back down, no matter what.<br/><br/>It was still weird thinking of them as a family, though not as bad as it had once been. Jasper had been independent, depending on himself for so long that it had taken him a long time to get use to other people helping him, it still did at times.<br/><br/>Abby listened to what was offered to her. In all honesty she hadn't thought much of what she wanted to do having believed herself to be caged all her life. School was an interesting idea, and would probably be a good thing to go through, but it also wasn't quite calling for her. At one point in her life she would have been ecstatic to be given the chance at a more formal education, but now? She could do a trade, baking or sewing perhaps...but that also seemed like the route she was<span style="font-style: italic">suppose</span>to take. A lady, expected to do as she was told without question and be a good wife should the opportunity ever arise. She wanted adventure! She wanted to explore, to go beyond the lands she had been held captive in and experience what was out there. Of course being a lady made that a whole new level of difficult. Maybe Kate or someone the mage knew could help her with this, perhaps if she had a male to travel with her it would be seen as more acceptable?<br/><br/>Matt listened as best he could, fidgeting in his seat all the while. He had never been 'free' and so didn't know what all that entailed. From what he was told he would still be working, so how did that work? The catch that he had to be able to read any book in the library was a little intimidating. He could hardly read a few lines, let alone an entire book! He was bound to work at the manor for a long time.<br/><br/>Jasper knew he had been offered the opportunity to learn a trade, and to train here. He looked to Kate, knowing he couldn't leave her. His future was tied here, that much he knew.