"Your emotions are a burden on no one in the pack; do not try to convince yourself otherwise." Meesei answered quickly, and a bit firmly. "We can head back in with the others in just a moment. Take a chance to collect yourself. Perhaps...just talk. Let us assume that your relationship with Pieter does not continue upon our return; what kind of partner would you think you would want? Someone who shares your interests, like a mage or alchemist, or someone who has a different sort of lifestyle? Do you have a preference of male or female, or of race? Would you want to be with someone who is also Human, or maybe Elven, Khajiit, or Argonian? I will say that you are probably not going to find someone who perfectly fits all of those ideals, but if you already have in mind the kind of person you are looking for, then it might make it easier for you to notice when you meet someone who is at least [i]something[/i] like them."

Ahnasha still could not help but to try to use her body language when trying to reassure Calia, despite its futility. Regardless, her tone was soft, but confident. "Believe me, I understand your reservations. I have encountered those who have allowed necromancy to overwhelm them, and I know how vile it can make them. But, as you said, I have made quite a lot of progress in the time I have been training. I have skilled teachers, access to resources, and most importantly, time. I do not have to rush to reach my goal. I am not a master yet, but time is the only thing between me, and the kind of magic you are talking about. I promise I will not take the shortcut with necromancy. After all, I have always appreciated a challenge, and becoming a master conjurer will be a worthy one."

"As for Rhazii, and our safety in general, we have already gone through great efforts to ensure it." Ahnasha continued. She looked briefly at Rhazii in Fendros' arms, trying not to think about everything that had threatened him in the past. "The simple answer is: we now have the resources to protect ourselves. There was a time where we were not as safe, but now, we have a home that is as well-hidden as it is easy to defend. We have information, coin, everything we need to make sure that life in Tamriel is as safe for our kind as possible. Our condition is, unfortunately, quite incurable to the best of our knowledge. Rhazii was born with our blood, and there is no way to change that, just as we cannot cure ourselves. So, our only remaining option has been to improve the livelihoods of all organized lycans. We still have enemies, and there are still ferals out there inspiring more to take up arms against us, but we have done a lot to improve our lives. It is why I offered to obtain the ingredients needed for your cure; it really would take little effort to collect them. Most of them we have already. I know Meesei's title does bring us closer to Hircine, but it also makes us better able to protect Rhazii than most lycans would be." She explained.