Mind Flayer vs Aboleth conflict influences Giths vs 'Thids dynamic

Yep, I think the mildly positive Illithid-Aboleth relationships from Lords of Madness made pretty good sense, though I think the new conflict can also have its place simultaneously.

There might be individuals of either specie that value the Far Realm perspective higher and others who value alliance higher. Neither type of aberration generally seem inflexible about principles, in fact, integrity is hardly the defining value for either of them. A flayer in a bad position would likely not be quick to dismiss aboleth aid for the sake of propaganding Far Realm Politics (FRP, now there's a scary concept!).

As to Gith-Aboleth alliances, my thoughts were that these would be temporary at best, and almost always without the giths knowing the true nature of their ally. Basically, let’s say a FRP-minded aboleth had a bone to pick with a FRP-minded illithid, but couldn’t muster enough force to take it down.
It enslaves a suitable messenger and sends it to contact an enthusiastic yet not too resourceful githzerai organization. Relayed through slaves, the aboleth provides the giths with information so they can trace the lair of the illithid, and a rrakkma party is sent to do its thing. The aboleth withdraws its intermediaries, having its interests served, which happens to coincide with those of the giths.