Kate laughed as he described the snowball fight. "Yes your on my team. This will be so good. It is usually girls vs guys." She added as they walked into the shop.<br/><br/>She was surprised the shoes she picked out fit him. The cobbler took the shoes aside that would be skates. I will have these ready in a few days. Will have the metal smith make the blades. Beginner ones right? They have a larger blade to skate with."<br/><br/>Kate nods as she saw how happy her gift was. "Thank you Mr. Thatcher. Will you put these on my father's account please? I will pay for my skates."<br/><br/>The man nods, "Yes, of course."<br/><br/>Kate let Alax wear the boots out and takes him up the walk to the Inn. There she sees her favorite seat by the fireplace available. She sets boxes on the floor. Heidi greets them. She wears a traditional German dress with lots of embroidery. Her long blond hair has double braids over her shouders with matching ribbon of her red skirt. She smiles at Kate, "Katie..good to see you and who is this handsome cat?" Kate takes a seat and motions for her gift to take a seat across from her. "Heidi this is Alax he just arrived in town."<br/><br/>Heidi speaks in a bavarian accent. "Ahloo Alax. Very noice to meet Ya. Velcommon to meh Inn. Wha can I get ya ta drink? We gots ale, wine, cider, tea..."