Ahriel's Links
He actually hadn't recognized Cain at first having that it'd been a long while since the Parade and Cain was much older now, but Ahriel is wise and more or less instantly realizes the other has some form of high admiration for him, which he things is endearing, amusing even
Ahriel's been somewhat of a teacher to him, and even on some level, a decent older brother figure to him and he's actually proud to have trained him, even if he can be a bit strict on him at times
He first saw Ahriel in his town's annual Parade. He'd looked so strong and cool and powerful then. Having only ever seen or heard about the Elite 7 on the news and such he'd grown to admire them for being so free and helping people.
But once he saw them at the Parade first hand he'd been over the moon. It took nothing more than a smile from Ahriel (who was rumored to RARELY smile) and a pat on a head to make him want to be in the Elite as well.
He greatly looks up to him, to an almost embarassingly cute extent, and now that they work together somewhat his admiration grew. He was delighted that Ahriel had eventually recognized him, but of course things are still strict and profressional between them. But to work int he same place as one of the heroes you admire? Oh the thought always makes Cain's heart swell.