Chris listens, and chuckles, 'Well, I hate to admit it, but you'll make a fine Carthian if you ask me.' No authority figures, no traditions, no ceremonies, no deep commitment is necessary.
Makes you wonder, why aren't we all Carthians?
When Emma speaks of her creation, and the destruction thereof, the Hierophant looks somewhat compassionate. He assumes Emma was really a mother in her life. He makes no further comments, she only asked what he valued from the Circle.
'But if there's no good fit, nothing you feel connected to, I suppose that's nothing bad. The presupposed rivalry between covenants is not always a good thing to get caught up in between. And your connection is with the Domain, something we all share,' he seems appreciative of that idea.
'I hope the dangers you protect us from are not too worrisome? Sometimes I feel bad for having left the Domain.'