I am actually happy with all the non-trauma games we've had. I'd like there to be spaced out trauma so people could recover, since I really, really love the feel of Aather and how people's dynamics really influence how the game goes rather than the NPCs making it bad. But if the NPCs fuck with them, they'll know it's the NPCs and it won't break bonds. I hope there's a kissing one I can play in.

Which is bizarre for me, I realize, but my tastes as a role-player have changed.

Is it intentional that what the personae want from the knights isn't entirely set in stone, thus lending them independence? I'm really fascinated by your world building.