Aiden's Links
Estranged childhood friends. Both rejected 'normal', rich lifestyles after a childhood of unfairness and poverty, but in different ways. They don't quite understand each other's choices in this regard.
Being ooh'd and ahh'd at by the richer folks gives him a feeling of power over them that serves as vindication. 'Why dwell on the past? See how they look at me now?'
'Why do you work so hard to show off to and entertain the people that made our life worse?' Aiden makes him confront the fact that he may not have abandoned his past as much as he thinks. Initilly annoyed by this. But also silently impressed by what Aiden has achieved and how he brings youths like them in the past together, and takes them under his wing. When he eventually starts seeing this is the point of the circus, he warms up to Aiden, and they start to connect again.
Pleasantly surprised to see Spaits hanging around Zephyr. Loves Spaits' enthousiasm and weeing how well he gets along with the troupe. Aiden enjoys showing off for Spaits. (And in the process, also showing off for Zephyr while remaining nonchalant toward him.)
Slightly intimidated by Aiden, but mostly impressed. Loves the people and atmosphere of the circus.
Immediately gets along with Weps, but can sense she's not to be messed with. With other people around, they try hard to out-sass the other, but when alone they find each other surprisingly easy to talk with.
Initially likes that he seems the only person able to get Zeph flustered and annoyed, and joins him in the teasing. But really, who is this guy, to be able to get to Zephyr this much? This question keeps her on guard when it comes to trusting him.
Eventually relaxes around him when Aiden opens up to her.