History Heartwarming / Hitman2

* The SlapSlapKiss relationship of Sophia and Blake Nathaniel. A dialogue between Blake and Zoe has the two of them discuss the necklace. While Blake is worried Sophia might try to steal it, Zoe points out that Sophia doesn't want that. What she wants is for Blake to put it around her neck. 47 can use this as an assassination attempt, but for just a split second before he strangles her, Sophia has a serene smile around her neck as she admires herself.
! Meta
* [[https://muropaketti.com/pelit/peliartikkelit/haastattelussa-hitman-pelien-tahti-david-bateson This]] article, unfortunately only available in Finnish, details David Bateson's history with the series. Not only did he instantly fall in love with the premise upon hearing it, [[note]]Apparently, as weird as it sounds, his resemblance to 47 was originally a complete accident; he was recording a different role and heard that IOI was looking for a voice for 47, who was already designed before this.[[/note]] he's played through every game in the series (sans ''VideoGame/Hitman2016'', he's been too busy). He also loves the role so much he'd be ready to voice 47 even after he retires if given the chance. He describes himself as 47's biggest fan, and he just may be right.

* The titular "Nightcall": After sleeping for an hour, Alma wakes up and calls her sister Celia. It's revealed that Alma had a daughter with Sean Rose. The girl's name is Mercedes and she is living with Celia. Alma was calling to apologise for missing Mercedes's birthday, and laughs proudly when she learns that Mercedes got a part in her school play. The call shows a sweet, motherly side to Alma Reynard, far from the FauxAffablyEvil terrorist she was initially presented as. Overlaps with {{Tearjerker}}, as you still have to assassinate Alma before you leave the mission.

* While out on the balcony, Alma tells Orson that he will need to be present at an exchange with Kronstadt Industries in her place, as she is too valuable to lose if it happens to be a trap. He is initially upset, but accepts it, saying he just wants Alma to get safe. It's nice to see that despite all his whining and all the jabs Alma takes at him, Orson still cares about her.

* Janus's dialogues when cornered at gunpoint shows his FaceDeathWithDignity attitude, but one in particular highlights the respect he has for 47 managing to get him to this point.
--> '''Janus:''' I'm ready. Go ahead, my boy. You earned this.

* In the end cutscene, the Constant tells Diana that 47 assassinated her parents when she was a child. This prompted fears amongst the fanbase that Diana was going to betray 47 and Grey and form an alliance with Providence or the Constant. Come the next briefing, the "Golden Handshake" mission, where Diana briefs 47 and Grey on Atheena Savalas. It's clear that years serving as 47's handler had made Diana loyal to him, enough to resist turning on him after learning that he killed her parents, and maybe enough to have forgiven him entirely. ''Perhaps.''

* In the end cutscene, the Constant tells Diana that 47 assassinated her parents when she was a child. This prompted fears amongst the fanbase that Diana was going to betray 47 and Grey and form an alliance with Providence or the Constant. Come the next briefing, the "Golden Handshake" mission, where Diana briefs 47 and Grey on Atheena Savalas. It's clear that years serving as 47's handler had made Diana loyal to him, enough to resist turning on him after learning that he killed her parents, and maybe enough to have forgiven him entirely. Nice try, Arthur.

* [[https://muropaketti.com/pelit/peliartikkelit/haastattelussa-hitman-pelien-tahti-david-bateson This]] article, unfortunately only available in Finnish, details David Bateson's history with the series. Not only did he instantly fall in love with the premise upon hearing it, [[note]]Apparently, as weird as it sounds, his resemblance to 47 was originally a complete accident; he was recording a different role and heard that IOI was looking for a voice for their MainCharacter. 47 was already designed before this.[[/note]] he's played through every game in the series (sans ''VideoGame/Hitman2016'', he's been too busy). He also loves the role so much he'd be ready to voice 47 even after he retires if given the chance. He describes himself as 47's biggest fan, and he just may be right.

* While out on the balcony, Alma tells Orson that he will be at an exchange with Kronstadt Industries as she is too valuable to lose if it happens to be a trap, he is initially upset, but accepts it easily, saying he doesn't want Alma to get hurt. It's nice to see that despite all his whining and all the jabs Alma takes at him, Orson still cares.

* The target, Alma, and her boyfriend Orson share an extended conversation as they get ready for bed. Orson tells Alma how frustrated he is about how she doesn't seem to take him seriously. At first, Alma teases, but then she stops when she realizes it really bothers him.
* When Alma tells Orson that he will be at an exchange with Kronstadt Industries as she is too valuable to lose if it happens to be a trap, he is initially upset, but accepts it easily, saying he doesn't want Alma to get hurt.

! Isle of Sgail
* Janus's wake is a supremely touching moment as the members of the Ark Society pay their final respects. Some of them tell Janus they wish they could know him, or lament they never finished their chess game. Others commend him on a life well lived. Others complement the eccentric and lonely funeral director for preparing Janus's body [[{{Irony}} to seem so lifelike.]] The funeral director and Constant take the cake: She speaks like an old flame saying farewell to her lover, and the Constant vows to finish Janus's work. Only [[RichBitch Zoe ruins it]].

* The titular "Nightcall": After sleeping for an hour, Alma wakes up and calls her sister Celia. It's revealed that Alma had a daughter with Sean Rose. The girl's name is Mercedes and she is living with Celia. Alma was calling to apologise for missing Mercedes's birthday, and laughs proudly when she learns that Mercedes got a part in her school play. The call shows a sweet, motherly side to Alma Reynard, far from the FauxAffablyEvil terrorist she was initially presented as. Overlaps with {{Tearjerker}}, as you still have to assassinate Alma before you leave the mission, [[VideoGameCrueltyPotential possibly during the phone call]]. Sweet dreams, Celia...
** The fact that Mercedes seems to be living a regular life, with birthday parties and school plays, far from the hectic, bloody and ultimately ill-fated lives her parents led.

* While normal Hitman targets are usually seen as impossibly bad people, [[TheEvilGenius Sierra Knox]] comes off as a fully fleshed out person who runs the gambit of emotions. She's staunchly protective of her father, despite their shaky relationship, and will literally kill for him (in fairness, the person in question is blackmailing her father). She also has a FriendlyRivalry with Moses Lee, her competitor, and the two have fun drinking games. 47 can play this game if disguised as Lee. If it plays through and he wins, she will be a GracefulLoser and look forward to the next race.

** The fact that Mercedes seems to be living a regular life, with birthday parties and school plays.
** Possible FridgeBrilliance: Mercedes's name means and can be shortened to "Mercy". It might be ironic a merciless terrorist like Alma Reynard named her daughter after Mercy, [[EvilParentsWantGoodKids but maybe that's the point]].

* While normal Hitman targets are usually seen as impossibly bad people, [[TheEvilGenius Sierra Knox]] comes off as a fully fleshed out person who runs the gambit of emotions. She's staunchly protective of her father, and, while she'll kill someone for him, this person in question is blackmailing her father. She also has a FriendlyRivalry with Moses Lee, her competitor, and the two have fun drinking games. 47 can play this game if disguised as Lee. If it plays through and he wins, she will be a GracefulLoser and look forward to the next race.
* While mostly a {{Tearjerker}}, Robert Knox's stunned VillainousBreakdown after he accidentally bombs his daughter's car and kills her.

* The SlapSlapKiss relationship of Sophia and Blake Nathaniel. A dialogue between Blake and Zoe has the two of them discuss the necklace. While Blake is worried Sophia might try to steal it, Zoe points out that Sophia doesn't want that. What she wants is for Blake to put it around her neck. 47 can use this as an assassination attempt, but for just a split second before he strangles her, Sophia has a serene smile around her neck as she admires herself.

* Janus's wake is a supremely touching moment as the members of the Ark Society pay their final respects. Some of them tell Janus they wish they could know him, or lament they never finished their chess game. Others commend him on a life well lived. Others complement the eccentric and lonely funeral director for preparing Janus's body [[Irony to seem so lifelike.]] The funeral director and Constant take the cake: She speaks like an old flame saying farewell to her lover, and the Constant vows to finish Janus's work. Only [[RichBitch Zoe ruins it]].