This is surprising to me as I was just thinking this morning about how much more I like Alphinaud now. Yeah, he was arrogant as heck in ARR but he's changed so much. He acknowledged how badly his attitude jacked things up and vowed to do better. He actually accompanied you on your journey AND was a competent ally in battle. He was willing to put himself into danger to stand up for those weaker than him. He was even willing to sacrifice himself to save Estinien if that's what it took. Everything that he asked you to do, he was right there next to you as you did it.

I'm kinda hoping he eventually takes over the Scions.