Tristan listened quietly, trying not to show how horrified he was at the description of this Chris person and Mr. Carrington's 'friendship' with him. He had the vague awareness of being called poor. Which he was. But it still offended him. It passed quickly however, thanks to the terror that was 'Chris'.

He was quiet for a moment as the words sank in. Then he asked: "So... You liked being around him because he made you feel wanted?"