Lyons spoke with a glint in his eyes and his voice was cheerful and relaxed, "Thank you Wizardress Mystique, I look foreword to seeing you at supper. Is there any thing else I can get for your journey please let me know. When do you want to to interview the men and women? I think it best that you decide which ones will be best suited for the journey. What time should I arrive tonight?"<br/><br/>Kate was looking at the wondrous items. Some items were identical to the ones at the mage school. Others she had never seen before but knew better not to touch. The tutor had exquisite taste in both function and in antiquity.<br/><br/>*Papa is never this relaxed with anyone. He was usually all business or barking orders in public. Wizardress Mystique has charmed him or he is under a spell.* She glanced at her father and quickly tuned to face gargoyle bookends on a shelf. The mage student giggled softly to herself. *Not since Momma died has even liked or trusted a magic user. He only trusts me because I do not use magic in the house that he can see. She is kind and has a way to put anyone at ease. I think Papa is smitten.*<br/><br/>Kate looks at the row of book titles and laughed to herself very quietly. She did not want to distract the moment.<br/><br/>*Did I hear right? Papa asked my teacher for an outing. Good for you Papa, Break out of your walled cage and have fun. What she said yes. Oh wonderful! Well done Papa!*<br/><br/>Kate looked over to the budding couple. They both had flushed faces and sparkling yes.