Kate understood he was going to be challenge and would kill her in a heat beat. She would have to earn his trust before dared to open the door to the cage. Kate did her best to show no fear and stay confident. She felt terrible that he was beaten and  young man had to be strong to withstand that kind of torture. The only thing Kate could hope for was his bark was worse than his bite. She thought of her words carefully. She was not going to lie and hoped her words did not anger him further. "Malora is my aunt and was drawn to the dark arts of magic. She has been banished never to return. You were given to me as a gift. I don't blame you for wanting to take your revenge on them both. My father is the one you should talk to before you return to the Southlands. Your may continue your training as we have many master level  teachers in the shadow brotherhoods. The arena and pits fights are forbidden at my home.  I offer you a better life than the one you have had. I will not treat you a servant or a slave."