The idea is that they influence each other. It is a give and take relationship. If the master's heart is turning, the odds are the Diegose's heart is also. A Diegose with a propensity towards pride, chooses a master whose heart reflects the same things it does. So the Diegose wouldn't be innocent in and of themselves, in all probability.

Interesting, could an innocent Diegose could have misjudged the character of their master? Or do Diegose have the ability to read the soul of their master?

I would think that, due to their telepathic connection, the Diegose would know the heart of the master they choose, and so would only be drawn to a master whose heart reflected their own. That's the idea I got from reading the book, anyway.

However, perhaps I should let the author answer.

*grins* Should that be a rule? Let the author answer?

No, Jonathan is not only qualified to answer (having not only read the original book, but also being an invaluable help in assisting me in multiple ways with the 15,000 words of rewrites), he is also quite right. I'm happy that was conveyed in the book, Jonathan.

Chalice made it clear to Tierin why she chose him, so when the question came up on this thread, it seemed I could assume that all Diegose chose their riders in the same way.

Now I'm envious of you, Jon, I want to read it!

*nods * Makes perfect sense to me, Jonathan. A wise assumption.

I posted for test readers a couple months ago, Brendan.

*nods* Wish I could, but I've barely have the time to read anything but bedtime stories these days. It's more... I'd like to have read it.

*smiles * Okay. Thanks for the questions, Brendan.