thinking about how the theme of letting go (and the related motif of critically examining long-held beliefs/relationships) appears with the companions.
there's arcade and veronica, who were raised in insular environments and surrounded by enemies their entire lives, who fundamentally disagree with the politics of those groups, and who have to find a way to reconcile the love and loyalty they have for the only families they've ever known with their personal ideologies and goals.
while cassidy and crimson caravans aren't major factions in the vein of the ncr/enclave/brotherhood, cass' quest also revolves around whether she upholds the legacy of her family or follows her own path.
boone is disillusioned with the ncr after the bitter springs massacre but still wears his first recon beret, perhaps as a sign of lingering loyalty, or perhaps as penance. he participated in a horrible war crime because he was following orders, because that mindset was drilled into him since he joined the military. he's not as ideologically opposed to the ncr as arcade and veronica are to the enclave and brotherhood, respectively, but the similarity is worth noting.
what makes these companion quests so memorable is that we're meeting these characters at critical crossroads in their lives, where they have to come to terms with complicated attachments, where they'll define themselves by whether they choose to hang on to a legacy or strike out on their own.
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How The FNV Companions (+Benny and Joshua) React When You're Exhausted
➼ Word Count » 0.5k
➼ Warnings » None
➼ Genre » Platonic/Romantic, Hurt/Comfort
Boone would notice early on how you seem to breathe heavier than normal and drag your feet through the dirt. He knows how important it is for someone to have their health up, and would stop the moment he deemed that you were in a safe enough area to do so. He has no qualms about calling it a day and setting up a temporary camp. Even if it does set your schedule back, your strength is vital for anything you do to be effective, and he'd take as long as he needed to for you to regain it.
Arcade has you lay down on one of the mattresses in the Old Mormon Fort or if you're out in the Mojave, he'll hide you behind a rock or in a cave. The second he sees that you're drained he'll put his hand on your forehead to make sure you're not overheating or sick in any way before he gives you some water and says you can both sit down for a minute.
Raul will say something like, "Jeez, boss, you look like you're gonna pass out" before dragging you into some shade. He'll sit there with you and tell stories until you start feeling better.
Lily is always making sure that you're doing alright, so the second she sees you beginning to collapse she'll pull out some water and offer it to you. A lot of the time she'll even offer you her hat so that you can better keep the sun off of you.
It depends on where you and Cass are headed. If you're off to do something minor she'll stop and let you rest, but if you're going to go avenge her caravan then she'll probably convince you to keep going. She's not trying to be mean when she does that, she's just really determined to cover as much ground as you can when you're off doing something important.
Veronica doesn't mind sitting down and waiting for you to regain yourself. You could lay down, or sleep, or anything else and she'll be sitting right next to you. She might even try and fan you with her hands.
ED-E's not really sure what to do so he just zips around you while you lean against the side of some building.
Rex will gladly lay his head on your lap and stay with you while you recover from the heat or just regain some of your strength again.
Benny gets a little annoyed, especially if you're off doing something he finds important, but if you're together romantically, he'll choke down his thoughts and stay with you while you recover. If you're just a business partner, he might just leave you there in the dust. He doesn't have time for this! Surely, you'd understand. If you're in The Tops, he might be a tad snarky about it, but he'll set a room up for you and send you up as quickly as you can. It's better to have people who are awake and healthy than tired and disposable, he supposes.
Joshua takes your well-being very seriously and will take you into a nearby cave to rest. He won't let anything touch or come near you. You can relax with the knowledge that you're in great hands.
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