Lord Tate's Decision

Bobby had agreed without hesitation. In the great canopy country, he had nothing grounding him, nowhere to stay, nowhere to go. He was untethered like a leaf on the breeze. Ever since the alliance challenge, Bobby had seen nothing but hard times. It felt like everything was working against him, always at a disadvantage. But the Iron Blood Clan respected Bobby and offered to help him. He wouldn't reject their assistance, even if they were considered a wicked clan. After experiencing so much misfortune, the lines between right and wrong had been blurred.

"Bobby, I admired you before because of your bloodline," Lord Tate said, "but after you escaped the enraged marriage in Flooded Lake City, fought through the Bronze Crypt of the Great Moon Pirate, and kidnapped Empress Louisa, retreating fully unharmed, I have to say I've put more stock in your talent, potential, and courage."