Lyons was familiar with the places and knew the  ambassadors from some the countries. As he had a lucrative trade business. He's hoped his son would expand and now he realized Kate was better at negotiations and making allies. He knew she'd wanted her own shop.<br/><br/>"This is a perfect journey. We have allies and trade agreements  with the coastal regions. It would be good for you to experience the world outside Atria. I can't wait to see what you bring back."<br/><br/>He did not have to look at the map. "Some of the places are larger than Seville. Having a handful of battlemages and 3 sharpshooters will keep pirates and highwaymen at bay. Wizzardess I do not expect you to always keep an eye on Katie. She is handy in deflecting and turning people, who intend harm, into cat fodder. She has not taken the Healer Oath and is not bound to 'do no harm'".<br/><br/>Kate had to sit on her hand at the mention of creatures she has seen only in her dreams. "This seems like an exciting adventure. New places, I have never been outside my kingdom. If there are dangers, we can use spells and enchantments. Papa, this a journey of a lifetime."<br/><br/>She followed Wizzardess to the long table. to take a better look at the map. "Will you give us a lesson about the paces? I only know there locations and about some of the items we trade. I will have to take my journal and sketchbook."<br/><br/>The mage student's imagination was running wild. She had to stay composed with her father standing beside her. Kate looked at Dermot placid expression. --How can you not be excited?--<br/><br/>Kate bluted, "We are going to see marvelous things"<br/><br/>She held her hand over her mouth. "Opps. I sorry."<br/><br/>The Captain chuckled. "Hahaha. Lass, I once knew a lass just excited as you. Don't worry we all like a good adventure. Haha. Mystique you have a  you hands full. Lass, you may bust this ship wide open with such enthusiasm. I thought you feared sailing from what my brother told me?"<br/><br/>Kate looked over at the Captain and shrugged, "I guess this ship is different and I an seeing new places."