Phantom thought he saw her eyes light up with his explaination, but also, there was confusion. Perhaps he had taken the question in the wrong context. He tilted his head slightly, as if willing her to go on. If it was something she really needed to ask, she would clarify, he supposed. Phantom simply observed as she pondered what she should say next. He shifted his weight, and flicked his tail to rid his hide of mosquitoes. They really were pests. He didn't have much time to think about the itches bites appearing on his pelt, for she had voiced another question. She was concerned about her safety. Ah, he saw now. He was a complete stranger after all; could she trust him? Truth was, of course she could, he would never give his word without meaning it. But he had to figure out a way to get her to see this. Or at least give her some sort of idea of it, so that she'd go with him and get to know him better.

"You have my word." He said in a strong, confident voice. Even she could see that he did not lack in the size or muscles department. And he was wise as well, ooh, triple threat. His eyes conveyed his complete sincerity in these words. "If you so choose to come with me, I will guard you with my life." It was a forward vow, he knew, but it was also the truth. Phantom would rather die than see another come to harm. Especially a bright young mare such as she. And if she was to be his roaming buddy, that gave him even more reason to keep her safe. He kept eye contact with her, his cold purple hues now looking warmer than ever. Silence. It was her turn once more.

The silence was killing him. He had expected her to take her time in making this choice, but it seemed like it stretched on forever. At last, she spoke. His auds perked. She said she would join him on his journey to nowhere. Well, wasn't this exciting! Phantom had never pictured himself having a companion on his roamings, let alone a young mare. He had to admit, even he would have thought twice about joining a strange stallion such as he. But he knew, since it was himself he was talking about, that he would keep to his words. Words were nothing next to actions. He would have to wait for a time where he could prove himself to her. Only then would she truely be able to trust in his words.

Her eyes took up a cold threatening glare as he watched her. She seemed to stand up taller, trying to look intimidating. Standing next to Phantom, it wasn't working very well, but he knew what she meant to accomplish, and he would not hurt her pride. He let his head fall just a little, so he didn't look so tall. To her, it would look as though he was submitting, which in a way, he was. Yes, she meant business, and he was ready to accept whatever threat he was in for. So, she was going to keep her alliance with the Darks until she fully trusted him. It was completely understandable. He only hoped that he would have a chance to rpove himself to her soon, so that she could be rid of the whole taking sides thing. It was poison to a bright mind.

Phantom brought his head back up, so that his eyes were level with hers. He gave her a hard, sincere stare. "I understand completely, miss Magic." He held her gaze, his sincerity flowing through his eyes, and he only hoped she could see this. "I will keep to my word. And once I have proved myself, you will keep to yours, and drop your alliance with the Dark side. Correct?" He wanted nothing more than to rid this young mare of the unecessary stresses of being divided. Soon, she would see this. She had already taken the crucial step in commiting to leaving. Now, it was up to him to prove to her that this life was better. And boy was he going to do just that.