It was a coincidence rather. I retold him about your escapades and after a raid, we examined one of the Viera who stayed behind and such was the conclusion. A shocking one to be sure.
He wanted to make a Viera in the beginning, which shocked me to the core. Thank Rhalgr, I was able to make him see reason with the cringe factory which was the Viera Trailer. Now, after having been exposed to their slothenly behavior and their appearance, he too loaths them and joined me as an Elezen.
As for the story; I am now a few quests away from getting into Stormblood. There were a few events regarding Hydaelin that confused me, yes, but my faith remains unyielding.