Connor sprang to his feet as the ship he'd been looking for all day docked in the Boston harbor. Achilles glanced up at his student. "Connor, sit down. If you don't give her time to disembark, she'll get very irritated very quickly. After all, that is her ship." he said calmly, causing Connor to frown, but he did as Achilles said. "Besides, we both know that you won't let her out of your sight once you've been reunited, and you've waited a few years for this. You can wait few more minutes." Achilles remarked as he stood. He approached the ship, the Kaylentha, as her crew finished securing her to the dock. A distinctly feminine figure, clad in the clothes of a captain, stood at the helm, barking out orders. Once the crew had finished securing the Kaylentha, she gave her first mate her orders and disembarked, presumably to speak with the harbormaster.
But she spotted Achilles and changed course, approaching the still aging old man and came to a stop in front of him. She studied Achilles for a long moment before grinning and embraced him warmly. She released him with a grin moments later. "Achilles. It is good to see you, old friend." she said. "And you are a sight for sore eyes. That dog of yours is almost as stubborn as you are." he replied. She flashed him a quick grin before glancing over his shoulder to where Connor was. "That's not the only thing that's stubborn, from what I've heard." she said, causing Achilles to turn to Connor. "Alright Connor, you may see her now." he said, waving the Assassin forward.
Connor approached them slowly. The woman grinned at him. "Ratonhnhaké:ton." she said, grinning broadly, confirming Connor's suspicions. He smiled broadly at her. "Katelenthaé:ton!" he cried, sweeping her up. She laughed as he spun her around and waited patiently for him to put her down. He eventually did so, grinning happily like a crazed fool. "I missed you, sister." he said. "And I you, Connor. But it's Kat now. Katherine Kenway." she said, causing Connor to frown at her. "I needed a new name, just as you did. And I really didn't have much of a choice, Connor. They gave me the name." she explained, then turned her attention to Achilles. "Is the pass to the lake near the homestead still there, or has it been sealed off?" she asked, causing Achilles to slowly nod. "It's still there. For how long, though, is another story entirely." he said, prompting her to nod and turn back to her ship. Connor panicked, quickly grabbing her arm. "Where are you going?" he inquired, not even bothering to try and hide his panic. Kat smiled warmly at him. "Since I am certain that you will not let me out of your sight for a few weeks at the least, I am going to tell my first mate to take the Kaylentha back to the lake where the Aquila was wrecked. I won't be more than a moment, then I shall come back here and return to the homestead with you." she explained gently.
Connor offered her a hesitant smile and reluctantly released her arm. Kat did exactly what she'd said she would and was at Connor's side once again in moments. She looked at Achilles. "Are we riding back, or will you be driving us?" she asked, causing Connor to jump. He hadn't even heard her come up beside him. She grinned at him mischievously before returning her attention to Achilles as he spoke. " The two of you will ride back to the homestead. I have a few errands I must run while I'm here. I'll be back before sundown." Achilles said. Kat nodded and turned to Connor. "Shall we?" she asked, motioning for him to take the lead. Connor nodded and led the way to the horses.
