“I understand that, but I think we both know we’re all at the mercy of Animus and her whims. So it’s easier to go along with her and try to just cooperate with whoever she tries to introduce me to and see if anything actually happens naturally. I’m not looking for love though, I’m very much aware how raw my emotions and feelings are. I’m still mourning my family and not looking to jump straight into starting a new one and pissing on the memory of my wife and child. As for the cliche, I knew Jasmine and all of the Silvermoon priestesses in my timeline. I was close with all of them and loved them all as sisters before everything fell apart. So I think I just… bonded to Jasmine naturally because I was already familiar with her. But I probably would have fallen in love with any of the High Priestesses if they came to my aid like she did. Not that it makes any better. I do agree and I don’t want to look for love, but if Animus is going to start throwing women at me against my will the least I can do is cooperate, right?” Ras let out a sigh and didn’t seem convinced by his own words.<br/><br/><span style="color: #9999ff">“Well I don’t know anything about that, but I think- hm. When I was young I walked up to Pa’s favorite horse and it kicked me, broke two ribs in my chest and almost killed me. I was wrong to walk up behind it like that, but the horse had a broken hoof. It was already hurting and upset but I made it lash out. So maybe Ibara was already never going to see her son again and Animus just accidentally touched a sore spot. She does act like she’s very young.” </span>She shook her head and smiled.<span style="color: #9999ff"> “I was just thinking out loud, I won’t rush into this. I need to plan and prepare so I can do this all properly. I’ll let you know when I’m ready to start. I’ve got everything I need for now though.”</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>