Vislor

I want them to initially hate each other. Adric thinks himself superior to Turlough, or at least more in control of the situation. He's the one saving Turlough. Meanwhile, Turlough doesn't care for this proud, smartass kid. He's had enough of annoying teenage boys, and hates babysitting one as they traverse a strange land. Maybe he initially pegs Adric as a 'Hippo' type, until Adric actually saves Turlough by bravely stepping in to mitigate a potentially lethal blow.

I want them to bond. I want Turlough to start liking the kid, because he's so brave and earnest and he's like an annoying little brother that Turlough misses dearly. Meanwhile, Adric sees Turlough as a rather odd outsider, which is something he can relate to. He's probably just happy to have someone around who doesn't mind him, who's actually paying attention to him. When Turlough teases him, he gets the feeling that it's not out of cruelty or malice.

I want Turlough to teach Adric how to sketch as they take a break together. Taking out a small pocket sketchbook and a pencil, showing him how even something as subjective as art still has principles and guidelines. I want Adric and Turlough to talk about space technology, and I want them to explore their surroundings in a way that speaks to both of their intelligences.

Turlough <3