Kate noticed him going pale at the mention of a ship and he followed closely to her. His apprehension of is homeland. She held him to her and stopped at the gate to her home. "Don't worry I will have you ready. Tonight you rest and we have a few weeks travel. Ease your mind Alyx, I too fear going by sea. We will be together and you will not be in chains below decks."<br/><br/>The garden district was lined with trees and every house had garden in the front yard. Kate's house was 2 stories with a red tiled roof. She put her arm around him as they walked over a paved smoothed stones and up a small portch. She led him inside that was not grand or lavish. The stairs case was all hardwoods and staight. The floor was hardwood and she has a front sitting room with fireplace, a small piano forte and few chairs. There was a large kitchen and dining room in the back of the house. Upstairs was 3 bedrooms and master suite that Kate had for herself.<br/>Kate led him up to her suite and pulled back the covers. "Please stay in my room tonight. It may be breaking custom and protocol. This is your first night in a strange place. I want you to sleep easy and not have nightmares."