"Exactly" Phil said in reply to the elemental's outburst, "You, the shadow... Elemental, your past self doesn't change your element and it will never shape your future. Only your ambition and devotion will". Phil paused for a second, convincing them may take forever, So it's probably best if...

"I'll tell you guys what..." Phil started to suggest "Why don't you spend today here, training with me? I'll teach you how to use your element and I'll tell you what I can about you, the Vygorn and their plan, as well as why you haven't seen or heard about them."

Phil's gaze focused on the two female elementals. "I'm guessing your both with me?" He said with a hopeful look on his face "now, how about the rest of you? Will you give me a Chance?"