[ She squeezes his hand tightly before nodding to show that she is. A deep inhale and exhale is given before she walks into the room with him. She stays close to him, despite her mental scolding. Her eyes raise from the floor to look at the man sitting on the couch. Her ears lift slightly as her eyes widen. She has seen him before, hasn't she? But where...?

Still, she gives a curtsy. ]

H-hello, ser.

[ Jonathan takes a moment before smiling fondly. ] Rest assured, young one, I am far from a knight. Aymeric is correct in referring to me as simply "doctor." And, I have known his family for quite some time.... as well as your adopted family, Mistress Alkaid.

[ That declaration makes her ears stand tall and her hair spring upwards as well. A spike of anxiety courses through her, and she is certain Aymeric can feel her pulse and heartbeat quicken. ]