As Ktulu stepped into view, Phaedra's heart gave a terrifying lurch. This was a trap! Of course...the soft and serene one 'recruited' newcomers, and sent them into the forest. The deep, dark forest. Maybe it was only Pegasi that were recruited - bound to the ground, they were at a disadvantage in the thick trees....and then this darker one, had her way...As Eytan came into view, Pheadra reared up, suddenly filled with terror. The sight of the little cub was all the affirmation the little mare needed that this was indeed a terrible mistake. As she rose flightlessly into the air, the amulet swung into view, resting in the center of her chest.

"Did she send you here?....the Constrictor..."

Oh yes. She did indeed send me here. Phaedra thought, returning all four hooves to the ground, and backed up a few steps warily - branches catching and pulling painfully at her feathers. How frightening 'the Constrictor' sounded. In her panic, she imagined that this unicorn was controlling the trees, and barring her escape. She felt suddenly that if she looked back, she would see that the forest had moved entirely, to barr her way.

Phaedra lowered her head submissively, ears laid back out of uncertainty rather than aggression. Aggression was not something Phaedra knew anything of, yet now she feared that instead of learning to defend herself, she would instead die witnessing what it was she wanted to learn. Her frightening green gaze surveyed the impressive looking unicorn, and the cub. She was instantly mesmerized by the air of confidence and strength that Ktulu seemed to project. Or was it another trick...? Maybe that amounted to the same thing anyways.

"I am Phaedra, and yes Ophelia sent me. S-sh-she said I could be apart of The Grey..." That I wasn't useless...Phaedra tried to quiet the quiver in her voice, but found that she could not meet Ktulu's gaze. Suddenly, her eyes brightened. "I have this! For the Grey! For you" Phaedra curled her muzzle towards her chest, nosing at the amulet.

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 ]

A tidal wave of relief flooded through Phae's veins, causing her to noticeably stand taller, and prouder. For an instant, she could feel what it would be like to be apart of something, really apart of it. The adoration in her eyes turned slightly fearful as Ktulu instructed that she should in fact, keep the amulet. She was no protector...how would she..? It's a test Her mind hissed at her. Yes... That must be it. What could is a thief, if they couldn't hold onto their goods? Then again...I'll have to come up with a different word for thief The little mare thought. She didn't like the way it sounded.

If, for whatever reason you're interested in a position as a warrior....

Phae decided that these words were likely forced...just a political correctness on Ktulu's part. Part of her heart sank, somewhat. No, she would never be a warrior. Still, the fact that the mare extended her that amount of respect, was rewarding in itself. Phae resolutely nodded her head. "I won't let you down" Phae winced at how immediately corny that sounded. But really, what else was there to say? Actually, Phae's mind was bursting with a million questions: How did Ktulu get that bear? Were there other items she could steal? Who were the other members? Did they have any targets? Her tail flicked absentmindedly as her her mind reeled. Still, she kept quiet, sensing that Ophelia may be more patient with her battery of questions, than Ktulu might.

Deciding to depart, before she became a pest, Phae bobbed her head once more. "I'll take my leave of you then, Ktulu. Just know, that I am for The Grey." Her words were genuine, whether Ktulu knew it or not. But she would show them. Somehow, she would.

[OOC: We can end here if you want :) ]