Vance Eldridge's Links
Vance hasn't met Arden, but if he had he'd probably tell Arden that his magic is cute, but he needs to be careful before he gets himself killed.
Arden looks up to Vance. He's legendary to the point that Arden made his magical focus a dagger to be more like his hero.
Vance permanently fused with Arden in a freak magical accident. At first, he hates and pities Varian in equal measure since his mere existence is the denial of his. Eventually, he sees that Varian is much kinder and more powerful than himself and at least the product is a good person.
Vance is one of Varian's components. He talks about Vance like he's a shitty mentor, recognizing both his sheer power and crappy attitude, but also holds a soft spot for Vance's dash of courage. (or recklessness)
Vance is upset that she's betray him like that, because when he said they needed a break he meant they needed time to think, not time to screw the other party member behind his back.
Adelaide doesn't get why Vance left after Chad told him. She's not mad at him, just found a better offer, nothing personal.