Thom purposely sabotages any possible relationship before it begins. On some level he does it unconsciously, but most of his decision to keep people at bay is a conscious choice based on several motivating factors listed below.

( Roots of Thom's Attitude )

Lord Master Thom of Trebond is from The Song of the Lioness quartet by Tamora Pierce. Thom is taken from Lioness Rampant, shortly before his death.

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