Phaedra felt her heart swell as Tolio spoke of his parents. He hurt, she healed. , he had said. I wonder what love that pure feels like. Or at all she thought, as he continued to describe his upbringing. A cheeky grin broke out across her features as he spoke of being a trouble maker, and joining a bachelor band. He certainly wasn't a sissy by any means, yet she still had trouble imagining him hanging as just 'one of the guys', in a band of testosterone filled stallions. As he mentioned Faelene, Phaedra felt a surge of relief. The knot of jealousy which had welled up in her stomach suddenly dissipated, for she knew Faelene was 'with' someone else, even if it was complicated. Having never loved anyone, Phaedra didn't really understand the dynamics of it, only that Tolio was likely still all hers. "If you ever do leave, I think Faelene and Ktulu, who leads the warriors, would get along fabulously." If this mare was as resilient as Tolio was making her out to be, she was almost sure that the stern unicorn with the bear companion, would welcome her gladly.

As he rattled off things about him, Phaedra felt something else stirring in her belly, where the feeling of jealousy had been previously. Only now, it felt like an electric current, which was making it hard for her to stand. Not comprehending this feeling either, Phaedra tossed her head anxiously . Still thinking on Tolio's encounter with Faelene, and about his father being a warrior, she furrowed her brow, ignoring his request to hear about her past. As her mind focused, the feeling slowly dissipated within her. As it did, she squared her shoulders to him, looking him seriously in the eyes - all amusement and feelings of adoration that she previously displayed at hearing his history, were gone. "Tolio, can you teach me to fight?" She asked sincerely. She chewed on her lower lip as she waited for him to reply. It was expected of members of The Grey to be able to defend themselves, but she had no skills in that area whatsoever. She had imagined in her mind, Ktulu happily welcoming Faelene into the herd, while giving Phaedra a scowling reprehensive look. Even though Phae had brought her an amulet, to aid The Grey, in her mind Ktulu still seemed to her sister Ophelia's decision, to invite her into their ranks. "Please?" She inquired further, tilting her head, shooting Tolio a pleading look.


[OOC: Ack. Sorry, that was no good :P]