Do we really need Alphinaud?

[PharisHanasaki]

Tataru is more a burden than Alphinaud imho. She's always getting in trouble when trying to 'help'.
She even made clothes for Alphinaud, Y'sthola, and herself. I can't believe she didn't made me some after all I've done for her

Just kidding, I love both Tataru and Alphinerd <3. His development has been great, and we've both come a long way.
He's definitely not the same Alphinaud he was in 2.55. We've only been with Alphinaud for a short while (well, not so short in story time), I'm sure he'll be growing to be one of the most badass characters in FFXIV.

Also I'm glad Minfilla is not around, I couldn't stand her

[DreamAngel-Ren]

and even his sister has more balls than he does. Down with the brat, I say!

Excuse me? Alphinaud has bigger balls than his sister; he has fought more battles than Alisaie while she plays hide and seek, and when she gets caught, she runs away. So until then, Alisaie is the one who needs to step her game up.

[AskaRay]

Excuse me????

Leave my precious child alone. I'll fight you to protect that boy.

[Skivvy]

Also I'm glad Minfilla is not around, I couldn't stand her

Haha, same here! Minfilla definitely has been my least favorite character so far. Probably because she has been so damn needy and forgets that we have a LS for communication at our disposal.

[PharisHanasaki]

Haha, same here! Minfilla definitely has been my least favorite character so far. Probably because she has been so damn needy and forgets that we have a LS for communication at our disposal.

Exactly! And the fetch/pointless quests are all gone ever since she disappeared.
Coincidence? Don't think so.

[Kallera]

OC wise: yes. Alphinaud is needed. The kid has changed into something greater than the petualent child he was in 2.x. I'll take him over any other Scion of the week.

In game wise: More than you might think. The WoL is practically legendary, that is true. but even legends need friends, and when you are that well known, its hard to know who your real friends are, the ones you don't mind when the works' done and the heroic mask can come off. Alphinaud and Alisaie, in one form or another, have been with you since the beginning. For the WoL, bonds that go beyond their destiny and fame are not a constant presence. How many people do they "let their hair down" around, lorewise(the fc and all threapists within novice network do not count)? I'm not sure what to call it that would be different from friendships, but without those bonds that are past the adventurer and hero the WoL has become, the burden of the job would eventually overtake them.

[Derio]

I hope in the future they build up his character only to have the WOL fail to save him and he dies in the end.

[Kallera]

I hope in the future they build up his character only to have the WOL fail to save him and he dies in the end.

That would change us forever, without question. Do note we were first shown the twins in the opening cutscene.

[AskaRay]

I hope in the future they build up his character only to have the WOL fail to save him and he dies in the end.

Why are you so mean?

[Parawill]

Who's weaker than him?

I was surprised that he didn't break some bones for jumping off that dragon he was riding.

Iunno. He took a Flare to the face and lived.