Kate removed her feet out of the water, "You know, I think you are a likeable and friendly young man. You will overcome being shy once you are not fearful of being harmed. I know the life you had was cruel and the thinks you were forced to do were terrible. The were not your fault. You had to survive and that you are very brave. You are brave. You say that you do not know what to do? Jasper, I never want to be like my Aunt Malora and be mean to you. How can I put you at ease? I know everything is new. Tell me, how I should talk to you? This just has to be overwhelming, being in a strange place. I am trying not to bring up your previous life. I see lords and ladies with their slaves always ordering them to fetch and carry. I am not oblivious to seeing slaves passed off at night to serve others. What are things you have wanted to be able do and not been allowed? Maybe that will help break you in to my world? What if every morning you tell me a food you want to try or something you were forbidden to touch. I saw your pass over a swatch of silk. Would you like to know what it feels like? Do you want things that are familiar to you? How would like to see Papa's weapons room? He has a collection of weapons that go back centuries. In his weapons room are fighting dummies would you like to keep your skills? There is nothing wrong with you practicing to fight. As a healer mage I would want you to take time and heal. Your my protector; will you keep a secret? In this kingdom women are tot allow to wield a sword. Papa trained me and Jon to sword fight with wooden weapons since able to walk. Jon was give a live bladed swords once he turned 13. I never have. Would you test me? I want to know if I am any good. Papa has a special suit he wears when he and Jon spar. Can we call it a trade? You teach me how to fight and I will teach you how to live as a citizen of the shire. I want to take you dances, banquets, and to Friday night music sessions at Heidi's. Do you want to learn how to play an instrument?"