Basil's Links
Basil feels a complicated mix of caution, respect, and attraction towards Torment. On the one hand, he is fascinated and drawn to Torment's unpredictable personality and powers, but on the other hand he also recognizes Torment's potential for harm and disruption. Basil is cautious around Torment, but he also seeks to understand Torment's motivations and desires. He realizes that he must behave professionally in order to maintain his job and control over the entities he is tasked with removing, but he also finds it difficult to resist Torment's charm.
Torment has a mix of obsession, admiration, lust and respect towards Basil. Torment is fascinated by Basil's intelligence and creativity, and he is drawn to him in a way that is both sexual and admiring. Torment sees Basil as a challenge and a worthy adversary, someone who he must impress and seduce in order to get what he wants. He respects Basil's ability to remain calm and professional in the face of Torment's chaos, but he also wants to see Basil lose control and give in to his desires. Torment's obsession with Basil is both exciting and intense, and he will do whatever he can to get closer to him.
Basil sees Carnage as a fallen ally and a dangerous adversary. Once Basil and Carnage worked together to contain and eliminate paranormal creatures and entities, but now Carnage is part of the enemy team and dedicated to causing chaos and destruction. Basil understands Carnage's knowledge and skill as a former mortal forensic pathologist, and he must be cautious and prepared to deal with Carnage in his new form. Basil will need to use his knowledge, skills and intelligence to contain and defeat Carnage and the paranormal forces that he has joined with.
Carnage sees Basil as a former colleague who he worked closely with to deal with paranormal creatures and dangerous entities. Carnage was once grateful for Basil's skill and expertise in his work as a mortal forensic pathologist and saw Basil as a respected ally. However, since Carnage's conversion into an entity and his alliance with Torment and the paranormal side, Carnage sees Basil as an enemy and a danger. Carnage recognizes that Basil is one of the primary forces standing between him and his ultimate goal of plunging the city into chaos and terror. Carnage is determined to use his knowledge, skills and intelligence to defeat Basil and the Paranormal Division.
Basil is also aware of Tsundoku's abilities and recognizes him as a dangerous and unpredictable adversary. Although Basil and Tsundoku work for opposite factions, they have a certain respect for each other's skills and capabilities. Basil tries to avoid crossing paths with Tsundoku if possible, but when they do meet in the midst of a case there is often a subtle and tense sense of mutual recognition and admiration. Despite their professional differences, Basil also recognizes Tsundoku's protective nature towards the innocent and his desire to uphold justice as an ally when the situation calls for it.
Tsundoku is aware of Basil's skills as a paranormal detective and respects him as a powerful and capable adversary. Although they are often opponents, there is also a small sense of solidarity and camaraderie between them due to their shared dedication to protecting the innocent. Tsundoku has a particular distaste for criminals, especially those who use paranormal abilities for selfish and unethical purposes.
Basil has a guarded and suspicious relationship with Vermin. He is unsure about what Vermin's intentions are, and he doesn't fully trust him. Basil sees Vermin as an entity with power and potential, but he is not sure if Vermin is a friend or a foe. Basil is trying to decipher Vermin, and he is cautious to not underestimate him. He is also trying to figure out how to use Vermin's abilities to his own advantage, and he is not yet sure if Vermin is a threat or an ally.
Vermin has a cautious and uneasy relationship with Basil. He is wary of Basil's abilities and his capacity to contain and control him. Basil has the ability to subdue and pacify Vermin, and Vermin is uncertain of Basil's intentions and his own capabilities. He is scared to be contained and knows that Basil can do that, but he is also fascinated by Basil's power and potential. Vermin both fears and envies Basil, but he is also drawn to the safety, security and control that Basil can offer.
Basil and Lav are counterparts in many ways, both working for the government to investigate, study, and contain paranormal entities. Despite their differences and the occasional argument caused by Lav's impulsive and sometimes narcissistic attitude, they respect and value each other as members of the Paranormal Department. Basil finds himself not deciding how he feels about Lav yet, he doesn’t know how to react when he is friendly… maybe after Torment out of the picture this can grow.
Lav finds himself wanting to grow their bond. He has a good feeling about their work relationship and appreciates Basil's dedication to the paranormal hunt and their work together to protect the city from dangerous entities. Lav also recognizes that Basil is a complex and intriguing individual, with his own flaws and demons, and Lav is intrigued by how this all plays out in Basil's story. Overall, Lav and Basil have a positive relationship, in his eyes at least and Lav is excited to see how their bond and connection develops over time.