Istredd has spent much of his life feeling alone but it was by choice. He could have gone back to the mages or kept his connections from his time there to strengthen. Instead he chose to be an outsider and let his mind and life be taken up by his theories. It's strange to now be in a place where he doesn't want to follow that path again.

"I agree. It is important for us to try and connect more often. I feel as if other Summoned may have a better grasp on that instinct than we do."

From what Istredd has heard, they can be very close, and he still feels like Thorne is disconnected despite all living together. Even now they are having to watch their words though, which makes all of this harder.

"I admit it doesn't come easily to me."