Phantom unexpectedly asked more complex questions than most. She was not a mare to mince words, and conversations held with her were far from empty as a result. Ashamin found himself searching himself for better answers than the ones he might offer up to others in passing. It was not that Phantom meant more to him than others with whom he talked, but simply that he didn't expect her to believe anything but the complete truth. As if he could lie to anyone but himself.
"After a certain amount of time living by someone else's word, whether that be a God or a Lord, I don't think anyone likes who they become," Ashamin decided upon, letting the statement answer both of her questions before leaving the matter at that. Her interest in his offer to join the Unbound was more familiar territory, and he selfishly took the opportunity to tread upon it.
"We learn and we teach, but no, that is not our sole purpose. The idea was borne out of a desire to maintain independence while still being able to have loyalty for those that chose to count themselves among us. And since Rhea and I are both warriors of some sort, we value one's ability to defend themselves and their allies using whatever skills they possess, on or off the battlefield," Ashamin explained. He could not picture Phantom physically fighting tooth and nail for what she believed in, but he had no doubt that she could maneuver her way around any situation to make herself heard. That perseverance was valued.
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