Love's Links
Aloys takes Ambrus on as an Aether Recovery Agent, a god involved in helping rebuild the post-Stagnation aether. Initially sees him as nothing more than a subordinate to give orders to. As he learns just how smart Ambrus is, he offers him more work and the position of Overseer Hermes. But Aloys needs to exercise absolute control, and when Ambrus starts pushing back against his decisions, he begins to see him as an enemy.
Ambrus is a little unnerved by Aloys. He initially sees him as a helpful figure who has lifted him out of the dumps, but after learning they have different priorities, he wants to break away.
Love promoted Dénes to the position of Herald even though he barely knew him. Times were desperate. Nowadays, Love gives Dénes a free pass to do whatever he wants as long as he gets some work done on the side.
Dénes calls Love his friend, but they aren't THAT close. Rather, Love is one of the few remaining people that Dénes still feels safe around -- he can be himself when they are together.
Is pleased that Rudolf is (apparently) on his side, but treats him like a dog by handing him tasks and rewarding him with treats.
Rudolf mooches up to Aloys to gain favor among the higher Olympians and further his career.
Love feels a little bad about how he still goes to Rhonwen for advice and guidance. He tries to compensate by offering his opinion on what is best for her and her living situation.
At times she thinks that Love is too overbearing, like a parent, despite her position above him. Most of the time they get along but there is a mild undercurrent of tension in their relationship.
Love has learned to work with Johanna such that she doesn't lash back at him. He has figured out that she thrives best when she is simply given a suggestion and left to figure out how to execute it on her own; then he adjusts his own plans to accommodate hers. All he has to do is make sure she doesn't get too carried away.
Love is probably one of the only gods Johanna "likes" to some degree. She senses that Love has put his trust in her and respects her, because he doesn't complain about her decisions as much as the rest of the council. In return, she respects him -- most of the time.