Mystique smiled as she knew that most young men could do this but his father intimidated him for he was a very commanding person and his elder brothers would once more ridicule him. She came out of the dining room area and over to where the two were.<br/><br/>"I am sorry to say this but I have overheard what the two of you were speaking about. I understand it was a private conversation which is why I came out here." Mystique spoke calmly and with a smile.<br/>"Full grown men have trembled in Marquess Thomas Galbreath's presence let alone not being able to confront him or even worse oppose him. However, I do agree that Dermot needs to stand up to him. He just needs the right equipment to stand up to the Marquess Thomas Galbreath. We will gather the equipment that he will need."