Kilo nodded, admiring the devotion that Lugoj showed his craft.  He had known several that weren't half as devoted and considered masters of their art.  It made him contemplative as he let a silence grow between them.  He considered his own life and how well he had devoted himself to the arts of fighting, and transforming.  There were very few instances he could think of that he had been slow on the uptake, but to himself he felt he had grown a little too comfortable with his own abilites.  The time had come to try and gain new mastery over himself it seemed.  Lugoj had reminded him that it was benefitial to have a constant challenge.  Perhaps his new ability with foxfire would be a good excuse to try and master himself.  However, he would have to have some balance with Korono, because at the moment, the very sight of her left him wanting to pin her down to the ground and make her his regardless of what was going on around them.<br/><br/>Again, he also considered the mating that they were discussing.  If she truly had no memory of their relationship, would it be worth it to bind his soul to hers?  He wouldn't forget it, and he loved the way she made him feel.  She was truly special, and as much as he desired her he wasn't sure if he should make a lasting bond.  It wasn't so much a desire for anyone else that drove him, but the thought of "what if Jacque calls me back to his service?  I know that I wouldn't be able to refuse him as he is my liege, and would he accept my new found relationship with his daughter?"  As close as they were, Kilo's relationship to the family had always been one of an "adopted" type, and he held no rights to anything.  He was a wanderer, and in their eyes a "pity-case".<br/><br/>Pulled from his revery he focused again on Lugoj.  He smiled at him, staring into his grey eyes.  "Thank you, Lugoj.  You've made me consider a great many things.  I admire the level of devotion that you have placed in your craft.  I have rarely met one who has been willing to sacrifice as much as you have.  You have my respect for that."