Tristan illuminated several facets of the Friday Coalition that Ves only only brushed upon when he read Aisling's correspondence.
Though both of them were direct disciples of famous Masters, they each belonged to different groups within their large and expansive state.
Lady Aisling Curver was part of the most powerful and self-assured partner of the Friday Coalition. She mostly communicated with people from the same side, so they all infected each other with the pride and confidence that was seared into their bones!
It was different for someone like Tristan who came from the Carnegie Group. As a partner who bore the brunt of Hexer aggression, he not only stood to lose the most, but also possessed a much greater understanding of the enemy.
The lack of confidence exhibited by Tristan sent a very depressing message in itself!
