"So soon? But it shall be such fun, the week of work shall be gone within the blink of your eye." Alyxander replied, grinning happily. "I am glad I can now take part in such a happy season, unlike every year before. Freedom and fun after my long captivity has been such a blessing." He smiled at the mention of the bonfire, not thinking much of it. The warmth of fire was comforting. He didn't allow any other thoughts on the matter sneak into his mind.<br/><br/>Alyx turned his head as a younger girl spoke. It was obvious she was often very shy, as she spoke very timidly, quiet almost to the point that anyone else could have barely heard her. "Skating? Another thing I haven't done in so long... if ever. I don't remember it, if so. Hopefully I'm not as bad at skating as I am dancing." He chuckled  remembering when Kate had taught me to dance. Had John been in the dining room at that moment, his glare would have been obvious. That was he incident that had started the little rivalry between them after all.