Lyons was intrigued by Mystique's soft manner and she put a person at ease. He actually found himself wanting to learn more. "Katie your very lucky to have a lovely and capable teacher."<br/><br/>He tuned and faced Mystique and took her hand in his and kissed the back of her hand. "As much as I would love to see the rest of your ship Wizardress, I have new recruits coming in two hours. May we discuss the journey and what is expected of Katie? I need to know when you will be leaving."<br/><br/>Kate was excited. Wizardress had the same books she loved to read. She loved the story and saw Treasure Island. She slowly picked up the book and whispered. "Go back to sleep. You may read to me when I get my cabin. I am Kate and your my favorite."<br/><br/>*How  nice it would be to hear the voice in Robert Luis Stevenson.*<br/><br/>The mage student waited for her father to finish. "Wizardress Mystique, I would like to explore your ship. May we continue after Papa leaves, please?"<br/>Lord Lyons hated to be abrupt and had pushed back his schedule and he was glad he did.  He thought this meeting would not take long. He didn't expect to be taken in by the Wizardress. He had met other women and never entering a relationship crossed his mind. He was too busy, being adviser to King Atrious, running a manor, fathering two children with Ann's invaluable help, and maintaining guards and a keep. This magnificent woman ...<br/><br/><br/>He watch as Mystique gently pick up a book, stroke it's leather spine, and listened the book began to speak in the author's own voice....<br/><br/>*I want to spend more time with this enchanting woman. Mystique is more beautiful and intelligent than anyone I know. Gillian your smitten and wish you were going on the journey too. This is Katie's mission and I was told "no parents allowed".  I want to know more about this enchanting, endearing, woman.*