( what is initially a sense of irritated displeasure at childe loudly slurping into his metaphorical ear is soon bolstered by a more focused sense of disdain. no, he hadn't seen the centaur's little display when he was in venera, but he can't necessarily say he's surprised to see such a thing. )

She's perhaps the most stubborn creature I've ever met.

( and that's something, coming from a demon whose only inherent "power" is being bullheadedly stubborn. )

I greeted her in the Firebrand Shrine when she first arrived in Horos several months ago. So thoroughly displeased with what I and the Pleroma Aion that arrived on the scene had to say to her, she threw herself into the Brand rather than go with either of us. If that gives you any indication of her character.

Based on this little tableau, it seems that her concept of "pride" is not her only antiquated mindset.

( it's clearly meant to be a warning, intended to cut out the supports that the Kenoma Aions have already begun to rely on from under them — shaking the faith of the common Achamite foot-soldier and thinning their numbers will not fail to have an impact. he doesn't find it particularly amusing. )

She's to be handled with due caution.