Taiki held up a finger, a positively impish grin crossing his face. "Aha. But if you admire a field of wildflowers from a distance, you never catch the scent of a meadow in full bloom, nor feel the grass under your feet. I take the view that you need to see both, the whole and its many myriad parts, or else you're missing out on something vital. Besides... everyone will always judge you for appearances. Amaurot is no exception to this. A robe that's slightly disheveled, a mask ever so slightly askew... Or assuming that others are lesser, for instance, for their smaller size. If wearing traditional Amaurotine garb makes you uncomfortable among this crowd, then by all means, do what makes you feel comfortable..."

His expression softened. "But try not to let it bother you, Ericthonios. Nature's diversity is the wellspring of her strength."