[ Wyll nods. Yes, he doesn't just hate the Gold Court, but he's religiously opposed... ]

Of course. The Blade teaches us that our lives belong only to ourselves.

[ He places a hand on his chest, fervent in his declaration. ]

Freedom is paramount. A man is weighed by his thoughts and deeds. If he holds no control over either, then he is more a cog than a free-wielding Bladesman.