Diederik's Links
Floris did not meet diederik on amicable terms, but as a merchant who did business with Masozi they met often and things were patched up. They eventually became friends. Diederik has seen Floris at his best and at his worst, its what has kept them working together.
Floris respects Diederik greatly and in some ways he fills the hole that Masozi left. This is not exactly a good thing.