// PANTHEON SMP SPOILERS // PANTHEON EPISODE 2 SPOILERS //
Martyn and Drift slowly realizing their connection to each other is SO important to me. here's a little timeline of their newfound alliance so far:
-they don't realize what they have in common at first, but when Martyn learns that Drift uses a finely crafted bow that's "gold like sunlight" from Pyro, he instantly recognizes her as Apollo's Champion, saying "I should probably have a conversation with them. Our Gods are siblings... I don't know how much familiarity comes into these effects, but it's gotta mean something."
-they finally have a proper conversation, but they're hesitant at first. do the familial ties of their Gods mean anything? neither of them seems to have an answer. but Martyn points out, "My worry is that other people will make an assumption either way. Everyone's quick to draw conclusions, as I've learned first-hand."
-and then, the olive branch. Martyn says "We've gotten on swell. I think you're peppy, I think you're fun. I've no problem with you and I would... I'd back you in conflicts currently, and I would like to keep it that way." and Drift replies, "I would absolutely love to keep it that way... maybe during this time we can keep an eye on each other, and back each other up when things get a little bit rough out there."
-their alliance is tentative in the beginning, but there's an undercurrent of hope, with an agreement to share information and look out for the other. Drift shows Martyn her bow and admits she's yet to use it, unsure of what kind of abilities it might have. they make plans to sneak away and test it out as soon as the fight in the Arena begins, keeping its power a secret between them.
-Drift defends Martyn against Apo in front of a crowd, and Martyn lists Drift as one of his only true "allies, potentially to become friends".
-but they never get to leave the Arena and practice archery together, because one single vote gets Drift sent into the fray. Martyn can only watch as she fights for her life, and through all of it, Drift never pulls out her bow to defend herself.
and by the end of Episode 2, both Martyn and Drift have lost a life in the Arena. connected by their Gods, connected by loss and death, but they've got each other's backs, at least. the Champions of Artemis and Apollo aren't strangers anymore.
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