Kate pets him softly as the Captain spoke, "I am sorry Sir. He does not talk in his animal form." Kate did not go into the fact she can converse with him in a mind speak. The captain was human and would not understand anyway. She had know the older Captain since a child and he was always protective and kind to her. She adored him and respected him. Kate laughed to herself when she saw him standing stiffly. He looked like a stuffed kitty. Kate knew he feared anyone at this point. She was glad the captain spoke to Ryas and not at him.<br/><br/>The captain saw Kate pet the young man. He looked directly at the cat,  "You have been through quite an ordeal. I am glad you see up and about. You are welcome on my ship anytime young man. Your very lucky to have Lady Kate. No better mage healer in these parts. Keep your fighting skills we have occasional Orcs get though. Your going to like your new home. I have been good friends with Lord Lyons. He is a firm and fair man. I am sure your mistress said horrible things about him. He not like the horrible monster Lady Malora is. He will be a nice challege should you spar with him. He was once champion of the arena. Your room will be wash down and new bedding changed. Did you enjoy your breakfast Lad? I will send with you the rest of the beast and chickens. I envy you Lad. Miss Ann is a wonder cook. You will have meat on you in no time."<br/><br/>Kate smiles at the Captain, "Thank you Captain. You are welcome to have supper with us anytime." He tips her hat to her. "I am not staying in Wildwood Kate. I have promised to have Winterfest with my family in the Westland. I will pulling out after you and the young lad disembark."<br/><br/>Kate looked at him a bit disappointed, "I was hoping one meal. I am glad you going to be with your family."<br/><br/>The captain nodded and walked up back to the deck. He looked up at one of his sailors, "Look lively James. Emert, go get warmed up. By nightfall we will be in frigid waters."<br/><br/>Kate sighed and looked back aft, "I am excited to be home. You are better now. You can help me decorate the house. The captain is right. I have dearly missed Ann's cooking these past months. Lets take a few laps around the deck, then we can go the galley and have warm cider. Sound good?"<br/><br/>Kate checks his paws and nails. She sees his nails are beginning to show. "They will sharp soon. Once home you will get to hunt and roam freely. I am tried of this ship too. I don't like to be confined." Kate rubs his head with her cheek and sets him down on the deck. She did not walk fast and let him go where he wanted. Kate saw a small rope and she unfrayed the ends. Kate sat in a small alcove in the back after near their cabin window. "Do you want to play tug of war?"  She very gently tossed it at him. "Play is good. I am glad you are small. I will have to find ways to keep you entertained in your full grown panther form. You will most like spend a lot of time in human form. I hope you don't mind."