Lyons grins he liked the young man, "Good good. One thing at a time for now. Did you enjoy being outside?" Lyons takes a drink of brandy and serves himself a few spoonfuls of potatoes and passes the bowl to Kate. Kate hold the bowl for Alyx. Then other begin to talk making plans in town and friends they want to see. Sara was the youngest and last to get the food. She was in conversation with servants at the end discussing their time off.  They  plan to shop and see the festival. Kate listens to all around the table. The officers eat heartily after bring outside most of the day drilling, overseeing the watch and performing other duties. The captain keep quiet unless spoken to. He keeps eyes on his officers and eats slowly.