Aria followed behind Phoenix for a time. She was more than happy to walk along in silence as she sorted through all of the things flickering about in her mind. Back in the Courts Aria knew where she stood, what was expected of her, and what she could expect. She felt in control, confident, and powerful. Few of those carried over into Exiled life.<br/><br/>Then there was the issues of Phoenix. She was following a man who not too long ago had threatened her in order to invade her home. She knew very little about him, but she felt herself relaxed around him. She dared not say that she trusted this mostly-stranger. She couldnâ€™t explain it, and knew that it was not some magical quality. More than that, though, she knew that if what Phoenix was leading her was truly safety she would owe him. Boons were not something she appreciated. It was bad form to leave loose strands and favors running around loose to be picked up who-knows-when for who-knows-what.<br/><br/>Phoenix slowed down to walk beside her and Aria waited for what he might have to say. After a time, she wondered if he was simply walking beside her. And that act confused her, though she did not mind him there. Then he spoke and she grinned over at him. It looked as if she had gone from a contemplative mood to playful in an instant. Aria kept her voice low, matching his own. â€œThat game again? I have guessed what species you are. You are a unique breed of stubborn.â€ Then she became serious for a moment. â€œI can give you a list of what you are not. I cannot tell you what you are.â€<br/><br/><br/>((No worries. I'm pretty easy going and we all get busy at times. I'm just looking for other rps because I'm dumb want to drown in writing come November.)))