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“Quill is sort of prickly, yeah, but I'm sure he’s got his reasons just like anyone. He’s not a bad guy. …don’t tell him I said this or anything, but I think he’s just in need of a helping hand. And I believe if anyone can get through that shy side and be the friend he needs, it’s me!” Clearly Justice doesn’t know Quill very well yet, but his determination to get closer and offer him kindness is genuine, whether Quill wants it or not!
“Zayn, well… he’s just a big ball of fluff! He might seem angry, but he’s just been hurt and misunderstood his whole life, that’ll make anyone want to lash out. He’s no monster. I just hope he knows he doesn’t have to prove anything with me. Like, I don't need anything in return for just being there for him!” Although Justice doesn’t exactly approve of Zayn’s crimes or… other questionable decisions, and doesn’t always know how to react to him, he’s happy to give him a shoulder to talk to or sometimes, just a nice hug
"Aha, hm, truly one of a kind, that one… and I'm glad to count him among my dear friends! Truth be told I find him quite charming; his enthusiasm is unmatched and his innovation… well! The things he comes up with off the cuff would make poets jealous, I might only hope he shows me more of that creative side one day… but haha, wild as the wind, that Zayn. Makes for quite the riot!" Lysander likes Zayn a lot, and thinks what he needs more than pity is just a good friend, someone he can be genuine and fun with
"Probably one of the most flirtatious dudes I've ever met, I wish I had his confidence, hah! Though I guess a guy with looks like him has a reason to be confident, huh? He's also super friendly, I find him easy to be around. Like, a lot. Super comfortable. I think he's a really close friend, but I wish I knew a little more about him...He's like an unexplored ocean! Er, because he's a sailor and...Geez, that was cringe." Zayn adores Lysander, would protect this man with his life. He trusts him a lot and wants to learn more about him but Zayn never seems to get around to asking him any questions. Probably just too scatterbrained to think of anything on the spot.
Brand doesn’t know Cupid all that well, he just… thinks she’s really cool. She’s been kind to him despite his constant embarrassing of himself, and Brand would like to get to know her better. Although he has an inkling that there’s a side to Cupid he hasn’t seen, Brand is happy to stay ignorant of it as long as he remains on their good side. That (and wanting them to think he’s nice too) makes it a bit nerve-wracking to talk to them. Brand just hopes her patience with him isn’t pure professionalism... that she maybe sort-of wants to be friends too?
“He is….something. I do not understand how to describe it, but despite being a wizard not under the uidence of Sigmar. I cannot be angry around him, he is an area of utter calm with is invaluable to me on the base level of keeping me from an early grave”
Teo is Justice’s first real friend, a peer who he truly relates to- starting on a similar footing means there’s a lot of adventuring they can do together! Justice hopes they’ll be friends for a long time. …but even though he adores Teo and wants to be around him a lot, their friendship fills Justice with plenty of worries too. Justice is very scared that his inexperience or clinginess or jealousy will lead to a mistake that costs him his friend, as hard as he tries to hide these fears from Teo.
[Friends] Meeting Justice was one of the best things that happened to him in this world. Usually spending time with people, even loved ones, makes Teo feel insecure, but with Justice he doesn’t feel that way at all. Even though he respects him deeply, he doesn’t feel the need to place him on a pedestal because just meeting him where he's at feels comfortable, as if they’re true equals. It’s always fun to spend time with the other man and he really appreciates all the support that Justice has given him. Hopefully he’ll one day be able to repay the favor and become the friend Justice deserves.
Brand… doesn’t know how to describe their relationship. It’s as though every time he starts to think Zayn isn’t so bad, some weird new thing happens to set them right back. Zayn’s unpredictability makes him a bit of a landmine to talk to, Brand is always nervous that something might set him off. Nor does he really understand why Zayn seems so insistent on being around him or being nice to him. …though Brand often feels bad for Zayn and the way he’s been treated by others, and tries to at least be polite. Just not enough to risk getting arrested over doing something stupid.
Brand is someone Zayn sees as a friend, but he worries a lot that Brand is just putting up with him to be nice. He hopes that isn't true. Zayn tends to act a bit more "normal" when Brand is around as he's worried he's going to scare him more than he probably already has. He thinks that his strange behavior will eventually run Brand off which is why he tries to act less weird around him. And yet, Zayn for some reason is really hellbent on the idea of getting Brand to do some wackier things with him, but he's also pretty sure he never will. Yet he's still hoping to eventually think of something that might sound fun enough to get Brand to participate. He genuinely just thinks Brand is a cool dude and he enjoys hanging out with him. He just wishes half their interactions weren't so dang awkward.
Surya sees a difficult future ahead of Mandragora. They may not be able to save her from it, but if there's a little bit they can do to make her more comfortable along the way...
"She- help me lot. I like her"
"...I don't want a fight." Brand is cautious of him, but content to keep the peace as long as Valnier too turns a blind eye.
"I am conflicted to say the least. My entire life, people like him, those who I KNOW hold something within them, were labeled as evil. But even then- He is a kind man. I would travel with him happily"
"We're.... we're gettin' somewhere, yeah? I guess I can safely say that I know Brand a little better now. I wonder if I should... bah that'll come later! Maybe." After a recent interaction between the two, Ferrin feels that he can be more transparent about his background to Brand, though with spare details. And in return, he appreciates Brands transparency as well. He still remains touchy, loud, and awkwardly flirtatious, making that proof that Ferrin's bizarre attempts at getting closer still remain the same. And yet, he holds back more than he used to, out of respect for the others comfort.
“I… worry about him.” Although that’s still as much as Brand is willing to say aloud, he can feel that their relationship is deeper than before- they have moved on firmly from the burning stage. He’s gotten used to Ferrin’s rambunctious way of showing affection, even privately enjoying the contact he doesn’t often allow others. Brand is unsure what Ferrin seeks from him, unable to put a word to their relationship, but as long as Ferrin is content he can be too. He genuinely cares for the other's wellbeing and happiness. As Ferrin has put some trust in him, it’s only right that he does the same. Brand only hopes that one day, he can repay the man’s apparent sincerity in kind.
He thinks she's... cool. The kind of person he could hang out in complete silence with.
“Don’t see often, but when do see, very nice, enjoy time with”
(Target?) Sure, Sorin was supposed to kill the guy, but honestly he couldn't be bothered yet. Guess he'll have to stick around and bother everyone at the palace, at least until he figures out what political agenda Etienne is hiding.
(Enemy?) Etienne is still a little insulted by how half-assed Sorin's attempts to kill him were. Isn't he worth the effort? Now in their strange rivalry, he finds Sorin annoying, but also one of the most entertaining people he's ever met. There's really no one like him
(Old friend) Maloran bears Shep no ill will, despite first meeting when she cut his arm off.
[Friends?] In whatever part of his heart isn't shriveled yet, Marquis does appreciate Keon. She's the only person he feels doesn't treat him weirdly. She worries for him of course, but not in a patronizing way. Her cool headedness is a good counter for his own temper.
[Friends] They met in physical therapy and became friends by extended proximity. Despite being wildly different people, they seem to mesh well... and have equally dumb senses of humor.