Reason on Cooldown

I am nearing enough laurels to be able to afford my first piece of Ascended gear...and I am totally stumped what to get.  I am currently running with a Emerald Knight's amulet and ring, and a Ruby Zerker ring.  With the corresponding exquisite jewels, it gives me +234 Power, +225 Precision, +187 Toughness, and +6% Crit Damage.

Apparently there is no Ascended Knights gear, so I don't know what to replace my exotics with.  I have a defensive/support build, so I want to preserve my toughness.  I don't really need more toughness, but want to maintain what I have, and stack power/precision on top of that.  I think the only way to maintain this toughness level is to pick at least one Ascended item that prioritizes toughness, however then I think I am going to lose a lot of precision, as the only items that pair toughness and precision include condition damage, which is more or less worthless in my build.

What is the best way to more or less maintain my toughness, while maintaining, and preferably building my power and precision?  Am I missing some money combination, or am I out of luck?

This is a cosmetic issue, not a problem with the Retreat shout mechanic.  Does anyone else find Retreat a bit un-Guardian-like?  I feel rather silly in the middle of battle shouting "Retreat!"

I understand the concept.  Swiftness to run away, and Aegis to cover your backs.

I suggest changing the shout to "Charge!"  Now you're running headlong INTO battle, and using Aegis to absorb the first salvo.  Far less cowardly.  And who wouldn't feel empowered hearing your Guardian shouting "Charge!" mid battle?

Same mechanic.  Entirely different meaning.

I am a Guardian, and I approve this message.

Tell me if you think this is humorous.  Get at least a couple of friends (the more you have, the funnier it would be), and have them all roll an Asura Mesmer, and make them look identical.  Then quest together and spam a bunch of clones.  Imagine a battle with a dozen identical Asura.

These are the things that amuse me.

In the meantime enjoy this. A Mesmer's Work is Never Done: