Kai Umbrin, son of Mire Umbrin, and family member of a forgotten branch family hadn't expected to join the expedition, nor for orders to come down from the main family, informing them that they had taken notice of his brother, and his family once more.
Kai remembered how excited his family had been, how proud he and every family member had been, that they had finally raised someone worthy of the main family's attention, and not just that, but they had hinted at much if it was proved that Pate was as well trained and talented as they thought.
Their family had used everything on Pate, noticing his talent early on, and like kindling to a small flame, they had strengthened the fire, and it was paying off.