(6.6 AQ Spoilers) Can we take a moment to appreciate how far these two have come as a duo?
These two have been my found family comfort duo since Sumeru first came out, and it's heartwarming to see how close they've gotten!! They care so much for each other, and seeing their bond grow from enemies to close allies (even siblings, if you count them as both being from Irminsul branches) really means a lot to me 🥺 just wanted to ramble about some of my favorite lil details from the quest!
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- Wanderer at Nahida's side at the beginning of the AQ while she was shouldering the burden of recording and processing all of Irminsul's data. This is the most worried and stressed I think we've ever seen him (as Wanderer)
- Wanderer taking charge alongside Cyno to guard Nahida's escort into the desert without hesitation.
- Wanderer happening to "pass by" on the top floor of the Masoleum soon after Nahida returns from Apep's Oasis to indirectly heck on her.
- Nahida grants a blessing to those who can see the aranaras. And guess who's in the group the aranaras first show themselves to to provide combat support and healing? Wanderer (Bonus for Cyno and Sethos!!)
- Nahida assuring Wanderer that Sumeru is a safe place for him, and that he always has a support system (Wanderer admitting he feels much more relaxed in Sumeru as well 🥺)
- When Dottore mentions the prospect of Wanderer losing his present life, Nahida is front and center in his mind.
- During arguably one of if not the most pivotal fight of Wanderer's life, Nahida shows up to provide support and protect both him and the Traveler.
- Wanderer protecting Nahida alongside traveler as they fall into the depths of Irminsul.
- Nahida making the move to destroy Irminsul, her life's work... yet when she joins hands with both Traveler and Wanderer, she can only smile, knowing she's made the right choice to protect not only her closest companions, but humanity as a whole.
- Nahida checking in on Wanderer's physical and mental well being after the fight <3
- Instead of using formal names such as "Buer" or "Lesser Lord Kusanali", Wamderer refers to her at the end of the quest by Nahida.
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This is also not to undermine any of Wanderer's or Nahida's other friendships and connections! There were a lot of awesome moments (the Paimon ones were also very heartwarming!! He's also gotten closer to Traveler, and we see him more willing to work with others) in the quest, I'm just highlighting my favorite Irmisnul duo because they are precious to me, and I wanted to yap a little <3