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How much one character relies on another's honesty or care.
How much one character relies on another's honesty or care. Character craft turns psychology into choices other characters and readers can track.
As a concept, it names a force readers feel even when they never use the word.
Why it matters
Trust (relationship) sharpens cast talk. Desire, change, and relationship pressure become visible in revision notes.
Common pitfalls
Readers feel trust (relationship) when stakes tighten after the ally refuses to help.