History Heartwarming / TalesOfTheAbyss

* Related to the above, Luke actually ''panics'' when he hears his mother is sick and, though he's awkward about it, it's made clear he is genuinely concerned about her. His mother also shows how much she cares for him as well, doting on him. Luke then follows up by awkwardly comforting Tear; telling her that his mother is an IllGirl so she need not blame herself for Susanne's condition.

** In fact, even if you find Mieu [[SmallAnnoyingCreature annoying]] there is something ''very'' touching about his unbreakable faith in Luke. Maybe he's stupid or naive to hold on to believing in Luke being a good person despite the amount of time Luke spends [[KickTheDog kicking]] him, but he does. The only one who matches him in faith is ''[[NiceGuy Ion]]''. Best of all? He's '''[[TheCloudCuckooLanderWasRight right]]''' to believe in [[AllLovingHero Luke]].

* Though it was not shown in either of the versions, this [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zzD35YvcyA&t=463s track]] of anime's drama cds confirms that Van does care Theodore and spends his final family moment with him and Tear which sets before she overhears his plans with Legratta.

* Though it was not shown in either of the versions, this [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zzD35YvcyA&t=463s track]] of anime's drama cds confirms that Van does care Theodore and spent his final family moment with him and Tear which sets before Tear overhear his plans with Legratta. It was even sadder that Van knew beforehand his sister would never agreed to them and was ready to face the outcome his actions.

** Related to that, Peony is always friendly and nice to the group. But ''especially'' Luke, who he at one point offers to let him stay in Grand Chokmah so he will feel better and safe in regards to [[spoiler: being a replica]]. Peony's nature of being very socially adept and sharp eyed in regards to the nature of people (which is why he can one up Jade) means he definitely picks up on Luke's [[HeroicSelfDeprecation issues]]. In the ''Reminiscences of Jade'' he has a ''very'' touching moment of comfort for Luke [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SjbMX-ZY9Js/TnY6ueu6S3I/AAAAAAAADEY/HuSVR36M3mY/s0/029.jpg here]]. (beware of spoilers)

* Later in the game, if Luke has the Gald for it, he can buy back Tear's [[TragicKeepsake Pendant]] from a merchant in Grand Chokmah. You can see that Tear is really grateful for getting it back. In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2xvM1jp4vM one]] of the drama cds of its animation version, Tear reminiscences how Luke got it back when Mieu spotted around her neck after reuniting with her 3 year since their post final battle. It was even touching when Luke secretly worked his way to reclaim it for her.

* Later in the game, if Luke has the Gald for it, he can buy back Tear's [[TragicKeepsake Pendant]] from a merchant in Grand Chokmah. You can see that Tear is really grateful for getting it back. In one of the drama cds of its animation version, Tear reminences how Luke got it back when Mieu spotted around her neck after reuniting with her 3 year since their post battle with Van. It was even touching when Luke secretly worked his way to reclaim it for her.

* Later in the game, if Luke has the Gald for it, he can buy back Tear's [[TragicKeepsake Pendant]] from a merchant in Grand Chokmah. You can see that Tear is really grateful for getting it back.