Phaedra suddenly felt small, and confused, not to mention childish. Wincing as the other mare ground her teeth out of obvious frustration, Phaedra sighed deeply. This mare was clearly a warrior...and what could the likes of Pheadra, ever do to win her over? Oh certainly she had her talents; she was fast, but why was she fast? Because of how often she had to run away. To flee to save herself. A mare like this, would not understand running. But at the same time, could she understand what it was to always have the losing hand? Then again, a pity party was one that Ktulu would surely not attend.

Phaedra settled somewhat as the mare continued talking. Knowing that she was effectively trapped, beneath this canopy of trees was oddly calming. As Ktulu mentioned the amulet, her heart jumped again. Yes! The amulet! "I stole it...that is acceptable, is it not? I thought....I thought it could help." She looked uncertainly towards Ktulu. How to make her understand, without sounding utterly pathetic, completely escaped the tawny mare. Could Ktulu not sense her desperation? She would do anything for The Grey - she had no other allegiances, but rather had plunged into this one, and now with an almost religious zeal, she would serve them; after all, she had nothing else.

Phaedra still eyed the bear cub warily, but focused most of her attention on the mare. Ultimately, her intuitions told her, that even if she and the white unicorn were equals in this little group, that perhaps Ktulu would have her way, should she find Phaedra unacceptable. But Ophelia said...She said they could teach me... Phae looked at Ktulu with unmasked admiration. Her green gaze softly took in the mare's muscles, as well as the odd marking's that she portrayed - her horn, her brand? Whatever it was, in Phaedra's mind, it clearly meant that she was special. Important.

Mutely, Phae began to try and plot ahead. How to show them that she wasn't a coward? Well, flailing as soon as they arrived, clearly didn't help. But the amulet? The fact that she stole it? She could do it again...could steal other members. Maybe she could even learn to fight? She flicked her tail back and forth at the thought. Could she ever be strong? Could this mare perhaps, teach her that? A sinking feeling set in as Phae spied her odd marking once again. No, a mare like this was surely not to be the one to teach a cowardly mare like Phae but...maybe just being around her, would be enough.

[OOC: You're such a peach for posting <3 ]