Kate looked at his tongue and saw it was not too red. She wanted to make sure. "Heidi get him a cold glass of water please. He is not used to hot liquids. "If we had ice sickles that would feel better." Kate ordered steak and rice for him and chicken and rice for herself. Extra order of rolls and cup of dumplings in chicken broth not too hot please." Heidi appologized for the cider and quickly brought him a glass of cold water. Then she left to check on other guests.<br/><br/>Kate sipped her cider and looked at Alax.."Yes, you are handsome or will be once fully healed. You have lovely eyes and I like your ears. They are adorable. I am sure your hearing is better than most humans. I am not around many males outside the mage school because my father is the lord of this town. He is also King Atria's advisor." Kate chuckles a bit, "Yes, Alex I have male friends. None I wish to court. They have asked. Being the daughter of a lord is not easy. In this world, if you are of nobility marriages are arranged or you mate is chosen for you. It is very rare that nobles and royalty ever choose their mates. It all part of land and power. I hate politics. I keep the running of the kingdom to others. I am pretty much ignored other wise. I am only needed for healing by the courtesans anyway. Needless to say the courting thing is complicated. The male has to ask the oldest living family member ...usually the father or older brother or uncle for permission. Then there is a courtship period of many months or years if the elder so chooses."<br/><br/>Kate stops as their food is brought ... "Thank you Heidi." Kate looks up the lady. "No worries. He will be fine." Heidi nods, "How is ya steak? I left it a bit pink so is tenda for ya."