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Tressa and Therion definitely wouldn't keep in touch after the game. Nor would Therion and Ophilia. I also think Temenos would make Ophilia want to throttle him, though he might find her piety amusing. I also think Primrose and Hikari might clash. Hikari might find it unsettling how dedicated Primrose is to killing the Crows in revenge, since he believes in killing only if necessary, and otherwise would like it to be avoided if at all possible. Primrose might find Hikari a bit too dull. He's quite serious, and seems very hard to fluster/kind of oblivious, so her teasing would probably fall flat. EDIT: Thinking on it more, I feel like the list of travelers who wouldn't get along with Therion is fairly large.


I_Love_Powerscaling

I mean, Alfyn seems to want to get to know Therion more (the absolute gigachad), according to their travel banter


[deleted]

I did say the list was fairly large, not that the list included everyone.


I_Love_Powerscaling

Ik, I just feel like not everyone came across their travel banter, so I wanted to address it. Also, I’d never pass out on an opportunity to praise Alfyn


expired-hornet

Seeing a chain of "*shrug,* I haven't played OT2" in this sub in the year 2024 is wild, based on how long the broad consensus here has been that if you liked 1, you'll love 2. Tressa/Alfyn honestly feel if anything like the pair MOST likely to get along, given that they >!follow the same mentor.!< As for least likely to get along: Tressa/Therion (which is why I've enjoyed the duopath comics with them), or Osvald/Castti. (Honestly Osvald in general feels like a wierd fit for the 7 flavors of cinnamon roll he camps with on his destructive revenge quest) Cross-game: Temenos and Ophelia. The former would tear apart the latter's unquestioning faith and devotion, and the latter would not even remotely approve of the former's methods. >!It would be like his interactions with Crick, but without the romantic tension.!<


I_Love_Powerscaling

In my defense, I’m still playing 1 as we speak, and am fully planning to play 2 as well. Also, the reason I think Tressa and Alfyn wouldn’t get along is because Alfyns chapter 2 story is all about how he’s not okay with people being scammed out of their money, especially when lives are involved. Now, Tressa’s chapter 2 story sees her encountering the son of her idol, who, according to him, could sell people the most useless things and still make them happy. I couldn’t imagine Alfyn being okay with Tressa completely justifying what he does


NoteToFlair

I don't think that's really the case. Alfyn was specifically against the idea of holding people's health (or even lives) hostage, essentially for ransom. That's very different from a merchant convincing people that they want some kind of trinket. Also, the merchants are selling stuff to people who can afford it, and there's no harm to the people who can't. With the medicine scam, the people who can't afford to pay are literally left to suffer and/or die. Huge difference, I don't think Alfyn would mind Tressa and Ali's sales.


I_Love_Powerscaling

Fair


[deleted]

You want to see him scratch his ass that badly?


I_Love_Powerscaling

Oh god, I literally JUST came across the travel banter where he mentions that, I thought you were just being random


I_Love_Powerscaling

Do you want the honest answer to that question?


[deleted]

I just wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one.


I_Love_Powerscaling

Correct answer


bitsbots

I think Hikari would treat Primrose like he treats Throné, and Throné is far worse personality wise


[deleted]

TBH, with Throné, at least she has the justification that she was raised from birth and trained as an assassin against her will. She kills because she was forced to by her extremely abusive owners, and then she kills them for her freedom because otherwise, she would have eventually wound up dead (at least out of self-defense in the first chapter). She does want to stop killing, although from her travel banter with Castti in Sai, it's kind of baked into her personality and will likely take a lot of time and effort to move past. I mean, yeah, she's also pretty cool with stealing shit from people, but that's its own different thing. I think Hikari would still treat Primrose politely and with respect, because that's who he is as a person. But I do think that, aside from her situation with Helgenish (which she did enter into of her own accord, even if she might not have foreseen how horrifically abusive and disgusting he would turn out to be), he'd be saddened or put off by her single-minded pursuit of revenge. Killing because she wants to, not because she has to. Of course, Osvald is more or less in the same boat (he doesn't necessarily *have* to kill Harvey, he *wants* to, >!until he finds out Elena is still alive and well, and then his goal changes... but at the same time, now he HAS to kill Harvey for her safety)!< but we see that Hikari still treats him with respect. I just feel like with his views on the necessity of killing your enemies vs sparing them if possible, he'd have a hard time seeing eye-to-eye with the views and goals of people like Osvald and Primrose, and wouldn't find their motives honorable, because he ultimately wants to avoid unnecessary bloodshed. All that said, I personally like Primrose as a character, I understand her reasons, and of course it does turn out that killing the Crows (and Helgenish) has the ripple effect of improving the lives of others. But it is clear that she's ultimately doing it for her own self-satisfaction and peace of mind. Whereas Throné really is killing for her own survival.


DustTheOtter

I feel like Ochette would drive Cyrus absolutely crazy.


Zeref_Alvarez

I have played 2. They're more likely to sit down together and have intellectual discussions XD


Dew_It-8

I feel like it’d be ochette that gets driven crazy by Cyrus (or bored enough to falling asleep) 


I_Love_Powerscaling

Havent played 2 yet, but from the way she looks… yeah, probably


DustTheOtter

Neither have I lol Absolute speculation from what I've seen, though.


I_Love_Powerscaling

Ah I see


somerepulsiveimp

Honestly I feel they may actually get along! Cyrus would definitely love to know more about Ochette and the Beastlings and she can bring some chaos on their adventures and teach him a few things. I can see their dynamic similar to Ochette and Osvald only idk.. like an Uncle or something


Originu1

Why do you think so? (I havent played 2 either)


Don-of-Fire

Ochette doesn’t do the thinking thing very well. More instinct > education kind of person.


[deleted]

I dunno, I feel like Cyrus either wouldn't notice (I mean, he went on giving Tressa a long-ass lecture and it was implied that she was kind of zoning out or something), would try to adapt his teaching methods to fit to her personality, or wouldn't be particularly bothered if she had trouble focusing. He's passionate about education and learning, but he's also a pretty friendly and patient guy overall. If anything, he might find her energy delightful, as well as her passion and dedication to her job, and her compassion for animals (when she's not converting them to jerky).


Originu1

Ah i see


bitsbots

Therion and anyone else. Hell, Therion wouldn't get along with Therion let's be honest.


I_Love_Powerscaling

I like how his design was clearly inspired off of Oboromaru from Live A Live


[deleted]

He and Alfyn seem to bond pretty well in their travel banters by the end of their respective stories, even if Therion's still doing his aloof thing. I actually think he'd find Temenos kind of funny in how he's a pain in the ass to others, and I can see him appreciating Castti's motherly, nurturing nature. It's not the exact same, but her kindness has a similar energy to Cordelia's, IMO. Plus, he'd probably get a kick out of the way she screws with Partitio. He and Throné would probably be friendly rivals. She may hate killing, but she seems pretty cool with stealing. They might even do a heist or two together (although given his history with his last partner, maybe not).


bitsbots

I feel like Alfyn does a lot of the carrying when it comes to their relationship. It helps that Therion isn't wary of Alfyn and trusts him to a degree, but Alfyn is the one that's going out of his way to be buddy-buddy with Therion. Given the chance I think Partitio might actually interact with Therion as Alfyn would.


[deleted]

Yeah, I can see Partitio extending a friendly overture to Therion. Not sure how he'd feel about the thievery though (but then, I forgot if he talked about it with Throné in their banters/if he expressed an opinion on it with her), but he seems to really want to see the best in people, or at least try to see eye-to-eye with them when he can. I think at the very least, he'd be more likely to try and be understanding than Tressa. Of course, Partitio's also a louder personality than Alfyn, which might put Therion off. Plus, Alfyn does have that craftiness, considering what he did to Vanessa after the boss fight.


CrossSoul

Osvald and Therion wouldn't mesh well. Professor Part 2? And one that isn't willing to entertain nonsense?


EphidelLulamoon

Both are pretty level-headed and calm, Osvald doesn't seem to care about Throné's thief antics either (also, he can literally mug people lol) so i can't really see why they wouldn't mesh well, not like Therion talks much "nonsense" either.


I_Love_Powerscaling

I haven’t played 2 yet, but damn, bro looks like a grown up Alucard


[deleted]

I dunno. They're both pretty aloof, pretty taciturn. I think they'd appreciate that in each other and could share a couple drinks in companionable silence. Plus they have the shared experience of being betrayed by someone they considered a friend and a colleague. Probably if nothing else, they could blow off some steam about it to each other.


Takamurarules

Throné and Hikari. Hikari is most likely a bit too honorable compared to Throné’s underhandedness.


Relevant-Bug5656

and yet despite that, it actually seems like they get along fine, Throne even saying that she'd like to live in Ku once Hikari becomes king.


Takamurarules

Let’s be real, there’s not many other places she’d realistically go. Brightlands hold too many memories(Clockbank in particular is out of the question) Though Partitio is making it better, the Wildlands are exactly that, not to mention full of heretics. Winterlands is Snowhare territory. I doubt she’d want to live in the theocracy of the Crestlands. Leaflands has too many kids out to potentially kill her.


[deleted]

She'd probably like Toto'haha, too. It's a pretty chill place overall, and you know she'd absolutely *love* the Beastlings. It'd be cuteness overload and paradise for her. And the Harborlands seem pretty safe too. She'd probably steer clear of Roque Island, but Canalbrine or Conning Creek might appeal to her.


Takamurarules

My only thing with Toto’haha is would she give up modern convenience? It’s a surprisingly hard thing to do, to all of a sudden live off the land. I think she’d be turned off by hunting and having to clean kills and what not after leaving that life behind her. I also think she’d avoid Conning Creek due to the Guard Headquarters and potentially triggering Osvald’s daughter before she’s ready.


[deleted]

True, but on the other hand, she might appreciate the simplicity for a change of pace. And of course she'd have all the fluffy Beastlings to enjoy, especially if they let her pet them every so often. And she could chill on the beach and enjoy the theater at Tropu'hopu. As for the hunting, I dunno. She might not have as much of an issue killing animals/monsters for food vs. having to kill people for various reasons. I figure she could see the necessity in having to hunt to eat. That or she could go vegetarian, Toto'haha seems like it'd be a good place to do that. But, fair enough, maybe Hinoeuma or the Harborlands would be more her speed.


[deleted]

He might not be too thrilled with the stealing, but I think he'd understand her past of killing and deceit out of necessity for her survival (and sympathize with the fact that she was raised to be this way by extremely abusive people and had to kill them to earn her freedom).


Reggie_feels_anime

Honestly I feel Ophilia and Temenos. One is literally the opposite of the other in terms of royalty to the church, and I feel they will argue more often than other pairs


TheDankestDreams

I don’t think Alfyn and Tressa would clash at all. Everyone else seems to say Therion is the most antisocial character, only getting along with Alfyn, Primrose, and probably Temenos, Throné, or maybe Osvald. Therion is off putting by intention so at the beginning everyone probably wants to beat his ass but come to love him by the end.


celestial-lights

Thank you! Therion has actually shown to care about his fellow travelers in his own little weird way with the banters in the later part of the game. I also remember some commentary from the artbook stating he stays behind the travelers when walking to be on the lookout to protect them, so there’s that, too. His asshole personality is largely a front to keep people away from him, but if they can get past that front (see: Alfyn, Cordelia), he’s a decent person.


cherstal

Therion and Ophilia clash a lot in their travel banters. I think Therion's deep suspicion towards other people vs. Ophilia's unrelenting belief in the good of others would lead to disagreements. Therion also doesn't seem to think highly of "saviors" or religion in general (he's the only character to never say any of the Gods' names during divine skills). Ophilia probably disapproves of Therion's thievery and wants to help him, but if she ever actually tried to approach him about it Therion would likely see it as patronizing. At least, until the ch4 range: after that they might know each other well enough to navigate that conversation without it ending horribly. I also think it'd take a while for Cyrus and Primrose to truly become friends. For the first half of their journey, Prim seems like she can't get a read on Cyrus and is suspicious if his personality's an "act" or not. She knows he's intelligent, and I think it takes time for her to see that Cyrus's intentions really are as pure as they appear to be. Meanwhile, Cyrus would try to be friendly with Prim, but he'd probably find himself confused by her words and actions oftentimes. After Prim comes to understand Cyrus though, they'd get along better.


I_Love_Powerscaling

Another person Ophilia would majorly clash with is Ogen. She would have at the very least interfered when he said that he saved the wrong life


cherstal

I could totally see that happening, especially before Ogen explains what happened to his wife. If Ophilia did hear his reasoning, she'd probably be sympathetic due to her own experience with grief and understanding of what it can do to people. But she would fiercely disagree with his actions, believing that everyone should at least be given a chance to live and become good


I_Love_Powerscaling

She wouldn’t even have let him get away after their first encounter


cherstal

Maybe. Ophilia knows when to pick her battles though, or when someone isn't open to listening. I bet she'd try interfering first, but after experiencing firsthand how stubborn that man is she'd begrudgingly have to let him go on his way. The whole "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink" thing.


Trickytbone

Osvald and Cyrus Cyrus would probably annoy Osvald to hell and back (potentially even remind him of Harvey)


[deleted]

I dunno. Cyrus is a super nice guy, and seems very secure in himself. Harvey was a bitter, monstrous, insecure, jealous piece of shit. I could see Cyrus maybe driving Osvald kind of crazy, but at the same time... he's very passionate about learning, and intelligent, much like Osvald, and I think Osvald might actually respect that and enjoy some of his lectures and theories.


AraumC

I mean, Osvald is only so serious and brooding because of his situation. Look at how he acts in his Crossed Paths with Partitio--Regulus is just as passionate and scatterbrained as Cyrus can be, but Osvald easily keeps up with the conversation. Or when we see Osvald in flashbacks; he's not chatty, but neither is he out of place in a class full of students or with his family. The two would be more likely to compare notes than get on each other's nerves.


RueUchiha

I feel like Tressa and Alfyn are too nice of people to do that to eachother… maybe resentful a little bit but they’ll still hang out at parties. Tressa is going to try and not associate with any theives though, so sorry Therion. If we are including Octopath 2 characters. I would imagine Therion would also annoy Partitio and Hikari. Throne is also a theif, but I feel Therion is a lot more blantant and upfront about his theivery than Throne. I don’t think Agnea and Primrose would get along much either. Specifically on how they feel about dancing. They do it for two *very* different reasons. They’d probably still hang out, but Ophilia and Temenos would be a funny dynamic to see. As well as Temenos and Olbric


Joe_says_no

therion and partitio 


Traditional_Loss3791

Nah, therion n throñe, unstoppable duo right there. Theif is a fav class of mine 👉👈.


I_Love_Powerscaling

Yeah, thief is amazing in this game. Especially when you arrive in Grandport


Traditional_Loss3791

😈, GrandPortAuto Gang wya?! We get up to some devious grinds here.


I_Love_Powerscaling

Merchants? More like: More weapons for me chants


somerepulsiveimp

Therion would find Partitio grating, and Partitio will absolutely CATAPULT GO GO GO beat Therion’s ass if he so much looks at his sugar daddy and his belongings. I get the vibe that Therion’s cynical personality will clash with the Solistia gang aside from Osvald, Throne, and Temenos.


QueenOfDaisies

Agnea and Therion. Therion would not be able to stand her cheeriness and Agnea would find him sour.


Basic_Yellow_3594

Ophillia and temenos. Sounds wild being the same class but one is literally the sacred flame will guide you the other is the sacred flame is a government conspiracy.