"The source of most trouble in this sphere itself, Thorne. And they do deserve the distrust." Istredd is not a fan of his faction, not by a long shot, nor is anyone really. They are all just trying to make it through this situation. He doesn't know if anyone truly cares for their faction, although Wanda seems to like her time in Solvunn, as strange as that seems to him.

"Not long before this happened, we had a meeting right here in this library. The Thorne Summoned, to discuss our complicated and fraught situation." Istredd set up the secret meeting which is why it took place here, and it was a strange situation for him. He usually avoids social situations, but in this case, the formality was needed.

"We have none of the freedoms some of you have. We can't own businesses or make money, we can't move out of the castle. We aren't allowed weapons or anything to defend ourselves with. They're suspicious and controlling at all times." Istredd doesn't think most Summoned in other factions realize the extent to which the Thorne Summoned are like trapped rats. They're in the Horizon so he can talk about it.

"We have to go to the Horizon to talk because they're probably always listening."