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He had never much minded others whose eye on him was harsh. There was no way to change the mind of a person when they were determined not to hear. Better to let them linger in their ignorance till knowledge was sought. Their lack of interest in the truth of matters could never be persuaded unless their will changed in favor of understanding. He did not need to impress Nekharat, in his mind, and so her rolled eyes and distaste were taken in stride. "What is better for her is not for you to judge. You need not plant teeth, however gentle, to protect a lady from harm. If your intentions are truly peaceful, you may prove this by defending her in the circumstance that another with ill will did approach." He disagreed, and spoke simply to the matter as the girl rose to stand.

"And did you have no dam who had knowledge of the world to teach you with a nip or a father to tell you ‘not so reckless’ with a snaked head? She would be free of the claim that so offends you with a simple word to that end. No. It is a word that any stallion should know and behave in accordance to, don’t you think?" When Fawn speaks to him, it is with a sweetness of character that reminded him well of Rigel, his brother, in his youth. Tender and mild where the rest of the world whirled in vicious storms. He nods to her decision, yielding as he’d promised, and yet not encroaching on the young mare as she asked leave to join with him and those who lived with him. "Of course you are welcome," he offers kindly.

"Fawn, if you would be more comfortable, I can escort you. If only to keep the man honest in his intentions.The choice again, is yours." He looks to Nekharat, unperturbed by the presumption of welcome because she was, indeed, welcome. "We would turn none away that wished to be Guests in our home and gladly exchange with you the honors of Hospitality." He looks down to Fawn, "I will not speak your mind on this, but advise you to consider such guardianship. There are few who can walk this world so utterly at peace - but I think you would find yourself among them with this woman on your side."