#I don't think Aisha is technically a Saint right?

[eulerami]

I'm really curious on what Nacho's relationships with the other saints are like, other than Troy ofc

Sure! I really go into it in the fic, since that’s…the bulk of the story, really, but I can give a bit of a quick rundown without spoiling too much:

SR1Julius: He deeply respects and admires Julius. His words resonated with him and he believes in his ideology and his vision. Nacho isn’t from the Row either, but it doesn’t matter. He was homeless at the beginning of the game, but after helping Julius and Troy push back against the invading gangs in the Row, he feels as though it’s his home now, especially since he did his part to keep it safe. He very much wants Julius’ approval, and looks up to him. Julius is soft-spoken for the most part, but stern; this is the attitude that commands Nacho’s respect, just based on his personality. (He liked Ben King too.)

Johnny: He has respect for Johnny, but they are opposites. Johnny’s boisterous where he’s reserved, loud where he’s quiet, proud where he’s humble. It is easy for Nacho to take a backseat around Johnny, simply because he powers his way through a situation, but Nacho inherently strives for best-case scenario results. They are friends, and he considers them friends, but at arm’s length. There is a lot of selectivity to his words in SR2, and behavior, and I feel as though Nacho is pressured to maintain a certain macho, hardass presence around Johnny. One that he lets down around Pierce and Shaundi. If he can help it, he doesn’t like to involve Johnny, or bother him. He’s overly courteous around Aisha’s home, and asks during the Ronin mission “you sure it’s ok I come by?” to double-check. That implies a carefulness with his manners. (Manners are really beat into Nacho’s head and demeanor like you wouldn’t believe.) Johnny’s a bit of a headache to deal with sometimes, for Nacho–a “diva,” lol.

(Nacho’s mind is still stuck in the time of when the accident happened, but Johnny’s had five years of experiences—he’s changed a lot. Nacho just feels he’s moved on, rightfully so, and that he should let him be. )

(Aisha, by extension,) He never really got to know Aisha out of courtesy. He is cordial with her and on good terms, but he doesn’t really know her very well. He keeps a thoughtful distance. Whenever Johnny and Aisha ask him for relationship advice in SR1 and comments in SR2, it’s funny that he’s silent to me. Because when Toby asks regarding Laura, he’s got suggestions and commentary. So, he tries to stay out of their personal lives. He doesn’t “fit in” very well with their lifestyle, attitude, etc.

Dex: He liked Dex at first, because Dex is touchy (shoulder pats, bumping elbows, etc,) and says all the right things. He’s friendly! And funny, and Nacho is a bit naive and quite the social creature, when you get past his shyness. He took that as genuine, but it didn’t take him long to see the attitude Dex had against Troy, seeing that he’s got a petty side to him. For him to be so friendly, calculating, and really good at hyping up the glory of battle, that sudden shift in attitude bothered him. He also didn’t appreciate Dex ducking behind him when Lopez went to shoot him in the mansion. But, being naive still, he didn’t hold it against him, until SR2 when he realized what Dex was up to. It makes him feel used, and like an idiot, therefore inciting his vengeful streak.

Troy: Duh, he can’t stand him, obviously. With his stupid hair and stupid cheekbones.

Lin: He really, really liked Lin. I feel like if she had more time, they could’ve been great friends. He looked up to her, she was really cool-headed, well rounded, humble, sarcastic, a generally chill person. Nacho is relaxed around people like that. She also liked cars, and he likes cars, so naturally they’d get along. I feel like the reason he spares Donny so much in SR2 is because he knows Lin wouldn’t have wanted him to kill him. He tries so hard to sound threatening, but it’s like, you just know he’s not going to kill him–no matter how many times he threatens it. Lin’s death hits him very hard.

SR2Pierce: I feel like once, Pierce must’ve made an slight, know-it-all comment to him, or gave him some kind of harmless criticism, and Nacho never let him feel *too* smart ever again. It initiated a subtle war of picking and teasing. Nacho really likes Pierce and appreciates his insight, his ideas, his planning–even if it goes over his head sometimes. He knows that he’s passionate, devoted, and enterprising, and they’re all qualities he needs around to kick him in the ass. But, he can’t let Pierce go around thinking he’s doing too good of a job, not only because Nacho has a core fundamental principle of humility, but also because it’s fun to mess with Pierce. They don’t…hang out? I guess? But he definitely considers him a friend.

Shaundi: Shaundi is like the capybara of the Saints, okay. Everyone likes her, everyone’s relaxed by her, and Nacho is no exception. He really likes Shaundi and she is a dear friend. They both have the same mentality about social events, about partying, about having a good time. I feel like the two of them could kick back and chill out for a long time. However, Shaundi is a bit more laid-back in the fun department than Nacho is, however, recruiting her by going stunt-jumping probably sealed the deal on their friendship. They get on really well and she never ceases to startle him.

Carlos: Carlos was like a brother to him, enough said. He meant a lot to him and losing him was devastating. I go into it in the fic.

Other Characters: He’s friends with Toby, Laura, The Wheel Woman (Brianna, I named her,) Wong, and Luz as well. Nacho’s a (shy,) social butterfly! He does like to be out and about around people. The ISFP personality type rundown summed it up best.