"Alright," comes the simple reply. She doesn't seem to have any reaction.
"Compared to Forces, or Life, which have a scientific understanding that can be learned and then thought about how to overcome, Fate skips that first part. It is an Arcarna based much more on feelings and subtleties that others, which made it interesting to study." Phoenyx nods. "My teacher was a Thyrsus and as such had a very distinctive style. Being able to recover quickly formed an essential part of my training, but I also found it very theratutic. Life is strong, flowing, adaptable. It overcomes obstacles. These are all things that often appeal to the Mighty and the Arrow as well."
A small frown. "I say what I mean. Anything else is complicated. I don't understand how that is a problem."
Phoenyx nods. "Prioritising is important. Focusing on a different part of your life to achieve a goal should be in balance with an Order, not against it. The various orders are a lot about attitude and philosophy. Most have principles they take seriously, and if you do not hold to those ideas they can be a poor fit." She goes quiet after this, as if thinking.
As the Arrow begins to brew the tea, she watches the Acanthus, a smile touching her lips. "We both have strong principles that do not align, but do not strictly oppose either. We test one another, strengthening out arguments and thoughts. I do not think either of us will fully convince the other, and that is good - it keeps the challenge present. I think it does him good to act as a little needle to his ego," She smiles, but then recoils just a little at the question and hesitates. "...Yes. I have been trying to get better at talking to people. I did not have a very social childhood, or training experience. I can talk about magic, training, philosophy... things I see practical worth in... but I dislike small talk. It does not come naturally to me and I avoid it. I have been told people find me direct and sometimes cold." She shrugs, indifferent. "But I have found I discuss things I enjoy, or know well, better than trivial things. So I tend to stick to Magic, philosophy, training. That seems to work pretty well." It was like she was trying to defend up her socialising as an academic exercise. Very odd.