Alex bowed to the gathering of ladies, as Angelique was just serving the group some tea, coming over with the tray holding two more cups on it, both of them steaming hot. By the looks of it, the tea was carefully prepared black tea. A hint of luxury without an exorbitant cost, it seemed to suit the women's palate just fine at the time, their eyes gazing over at the two men. "You are taking an apprentice? That is going to be a learning experience for both of you. Sometimes the best way to learn things is by teaching them to another." Tehr's mother remarked with a hint of a smile playing on her lips, along with the look of someone curious but capable of holding their tongue.<br/><br/>Lady Rosalyn bowed her head a littel and smiled at the two, speaking in a more formal tone of voice. "It is a delight to see a bond has come to your lives, may both the teacher and student prosper as you embark on this journey to learning." Her back straightened as she sipped on her tea then, looking at hte two of them curiously.<br/><br/>"Welcome to our home then, ir'Hesfal. I am Christina, and its a pleasure to see my brother is receiving recognition of his improved talents. I'll be looking forward to seeing what the two of you can do when you put your minds together." She chuckled slightly, while Alex bowed his head in turn. "Alex is fine Lady Christina." He managed to start but Christina shook her head. "Just Christina then." She smiled, and Alex answered with a smile of his own, turning to carefully lift a cup of tea off of the tray that Angelique was holding.<br/><br/>"I am curious why you embarked on the journey at this time however." It was Tehr's mother who raised her voice next, her expression amused while watching Alex sip on the tea. The apprentice looking at his master briefly before turning to answer the mother, speaking in a clear voice though carrying a hint of embarrassment by the tone of it. "Given the events that took place earlier, it seemed evident he would draw attention soon enough, and I have a passion for knowing things that some think should be kept secret. I believe that coming here to humbly ask to become his apprentice before a number of people tried to do the same, though perhaps not as humbly, was a plan that was worth braving a little cold, even if it might have been rejected as well."<br/><br/>There was a relaxed nod from the older woman who smiled, but then Christina's curiosity had come to peak a bit more. "That does make me wonder what Alex did to impress to Tehr that he is the one that should be learning from my brother." The tone was a bit teasing rather than accusing, more playful banter than desire to cause trouble. Still, it did seem to catch the others attention, eyes setting on Tehr.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">I am ok with moving to the spring easily enough as you feel ready, until that point I think a little casual relaxation isn't bad, though I am willing to put together a bit more between Alex &amp; Tehr if you'd prefer.</div></div>