Hrm... Ascians... the enemy. [It's a low grumble, almost a growl at mention of Garlemald, of these "Ascians". He only had a vague idea of what they sought after asking a knowledgeable Lalafellin woman he met one day when returning to the Rising Stones. Krile, if he recalled.

What was clear enough to him was that they were the enemy. That was all the knowledge he needed. And he would protect Rose if she needed it.

He did stutter though when she asked just what was said to him. He was reluctant but... to lie would be unspeakably disrespectful...

Oh kami, be merciful.]

Ah, w-well. You spoke of a "Lightwarden"? Becoming a monster... a dead man's soul... and becoming a Fairy King? [Wow, it sounds even worse said aloud by a completely sober person. Except for the next part.] ... And of how sleep was difficult for you.