History Heartwarming / TalesOfVesperia

* The whole game arguably - what might be the true major theme is the friendship, the bond, between every member of the cast as they become TrueCompanions.

** It took a moment for this troper to realize that he was [[PapaWolf talking to himself]]. To top it off, after Karol passes out from exhaustion, Raven's the one who [[PiggybackCute carries him out of the Blade Drifts]].
*** Which is especially nice, because back in the opposite climate on Desier, he claims his back is "reserved for ladies only".
** And after, when Karol collapses from the exertion, ''everyone'' is very obviously SoProudOfYou in regards to Karol. From Yuri to Rita, they all are super impressed and proud of how far Karol has come.
*** [[BigSisterInstinct Rita is also the one who has a skit worrying about him, though she denies it]].

** The [=PS3=] version includes Patty talking to Flynn. She shows her real age by dispensing advice to him about not taking all burdens on himself. Flynn's reaction to this, that of thoughtfulness followed by appreciation, is poignant and just as heartwarming as the other interactions.

* If you complete the Monster Book, you get [[https://youtu.be/EP6iT8w0GeY?t=17933 this]] skit ([=PS3=] version).

* For once, the WellIntentionedExtremist actually changes his mind, helps the party in the end, and doesn't die. The final cutscene also shows the entire party going in for a hug after the whole plan works. It's one of the most unambiguously positive endings in the series.

** When the party briefly splits up at Yormgen, Repede can be seen sitting right next to Estelle. He could have easily stuck with Yuri, or sat with Jusith or Karol or Patty, but nope; he sticks with Estelle.

** All things considered, is almost seems less like Repede ''doesn't like'' Estelle, and more like ''he enjoys trolling her'', similar to how he trolls Rita. As noted in the entry about Repede and Rita's relationship, Redepe being a dog, he's basically every bit as much of a kid as Rita and Karol. So, what better target for some good-natured sass than the resident sheltered, pretty, rich girl? It almost commbines this trope with CrowningMomentOfFunny when you think about it.

* One skit has Yuri reassuring Estelle that he'll take care of her [[ItMakesSenseInContext if she turns into a frog.]]

** Considering this sidequest pops up in the third arc, it also works to show how Rita's friendship with the rest has affected her; she's much more open to talking to people and much less belligerent.

* How about Leblanc, Boccos, and Adecor realising that the people of the Lower Quarter were left behind (this meaning they actually are familiar with the faces of people in the Lower Quarter), doubling back, and taking them to the castle when they couldn't get them out of Zaphias? They fight very hard to protect the people of the Lower Quarter from Alexei's supporters, people the other knights didn't even seem to notice had not been rescued and people nobody else even bothered to try to save because of how thick the mess was down there. They went against orders to do it, too, essentially defying everything the Lower Quarter (and Yuri especially) has come to expect of knights- especially those three, since they have a reputation for "bullying Yuri". If you ever had any doubts about them, they should have been cleared with that. Raven even compliments their valour, which means a lot to them, considering he's their commander whom they deeply respect. What they did is both this and their CrowningMomentOfAwesome.

* Yuri's [[AngerBornOfWorry fury]] at Estelle saying it's okay to die [[spoiler: after she finds out the AwfulTruth about the Children of the Full Moon]] is this when you consider his [[TheStoic character]]. He really does care, even if he's not too good at expressing himself.

* Once they get to Zaphias, there are two skits that activate that have Raven console Yuri and Rita. It's nice to have the old man show his experience as much as him supporting those two who might be taking the whole situation [[spoiler: what with Estelle possibly being too far gone to be saved]] the worst of the group.

* After Zaphias, [[spoiler:the whole party bands together, to save Estelle from Alexei and prevent her power from going out of control, lending their strength to power Rita's formula to free her from the sphere she was imprisoned in.]]
** And after [[spoiler: she's free, Estelle falls into Yuri's arms.]]
-->'''Yuri:''' [[spoiler: Welcome back.]]
-->'''Estelle:''' [[spoiler: It's good to be back.]]

** The same night, you find out from Raven that Estelle [[spoiler:smacked him on the head and said they were even]]. Think about that for a second. Estelle was [[spoiler: imprisoned, [[MindRape mind raped]], tortured into doing Alexei's bidding, and forced to use her power (the same power that she had used to heal every injured person she could find) to hurt people, including her friends]]. All because [[spoiler:Raven kidnapped her in the first place]]. And all it takes for them to be [[spoiler:even]] is a [[spoiler:smack on the head]].

* When facing [[spoiler:Alexei]] at Zaude, one by one each character challenges his [[UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans justifications]] for his crimes. Considering his [[MyMasterRightOrWrong past]] [[TheMole actions]], [[TheAtoner Raven's]] is particularly poignant.
-->'''Raven:''' The ends don't always justify the means, [[spoiler:boss]]. These kids taught me that.
* After Zaude, [[spoiler:when Yuri wakes up in his room after falling off the tower -- one by one you find your party members, who have been searching across the world for him for days. All of them express open, emotional joy that he's alright (special mention to Estelle pretty much glomping the guy), and there are not one, but ''two'' full skits where the party discusses how happy they are that they're all finally together again.]]
* [[spoiler:Belius's revival as Undine]] counts, especially considering the [[TragicMonster tragic]] circumstances of [[spoiler:her initial death.]]

** The [=PS3=] version includes Patty talking to Flynn. She [[spoiler: shows her real age]] by dispensing advice to him about not taking all burdens on himself. Flynn's reaction to this, that of thoughtfulness followed by appreciation, is poignant and just as heartwarming as the other interactions.

* Very easy to miss and crosses into TearJerker territory, but try bringing Karol to the fight with [[spoiler: Schwann]]. He says this, before the boss in question interrupts:
--> "I really liked you, [[spoiler: Raven]]. I couldn't tell you before, but I... If my dad-!"
** Oh, and the entire party exchange after that fight, where even Rita wants [[spoiler: Schwann]] to leave when them, even though [[spoiler: he's the one who handed Estelle off to Alexei]], and she looks as depressed as Karol. [[spoiler: Schwann, or rather Raven, then pulls a HeroicSacrifice to get the party out alive]]. Rita and Karol, again, have the most upset reactions to this, and from the tone of her voice, she's holding back tears. It's also Rita who tells [[spoiler: Leblanc and the Tweedles that their captain is the only reason the party is still alive]]. From Rita, considering her animosity towards [[spoiler: Raven]], that's as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking.

** The PS3 version includes Patty talking to Flynn. She [[spoiler: shows her real age]] by dispensing advice to him about not taking all burdens on himself. Flynn's reaction to this, that of thoughtfulness followed by appreciation, is poignant and just as heartwarming as the other interactions.

* If you complete the Monster Book, you get [[https://youtu.be/EP6iT8w0GeY?t=17933 this]] skit (PS3 version).

* Rita is usually conspicuously absent or at least silent when you talk to kids, and indeed most of the talking with children thing is handled by Yuri, Estelle, and occasionally Repede. However, talk to the Krityan child in Myorzo, the one who has you race Ba'ul, and Rita does most of the talking. She is the one who sticks up for Ba'ul ([[RunningGag though it's Yuri that corrects the kid on "Ball's" name]]). When you talk to him to get Judy's Into the Sky costume, check the speech bubbles- it's Rita who tells the kid he's cool for being able to count 1,000 FS.

** Oh, and the entire party exchange after that fight, where Even Rita wants [[spoiler: Schwann]] to leave when them, even though [[spoiler: he's the one who handed Estelle off to Alexei]], and she looks as depressed as Karol. [[spoiler: Schwann, or rather Raven, then pulls a HeroicSacrifice to get the party out alive]]. Rita and Karol, again, have the most upset reactions to this, and from the tone of her voice, she's holding back tears. It's also Rita who tells [[spoiler: Leblanc and the Tweedles that their captain is the only reason the party is still alive]]. From Rita, considering her animosity towards [[spoiler: Raven]], that's as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking.

* Rita makes it clear that she really doesn't like Repede over the course of the game, to the point she never uses his name She calls him "dog" in the skits and one of her battle quotes being a sarcastic "Good job, Spot" (which started life as a scathing "Pretty good... for a dog"). However, battle with them together at the end of the game and Rita will sometimes say in a genuine, warm tone: "Nice job, Repede!".
** Some of the interactions between them make them come off like VitriolicBestBuds and it's darn cute if you think of it like that- two of the skits can be seen as a pair: "Joy and Sorry on the High Seas" (Skit number 371) and "Not so Good With Heights" (number 373). In the first, Rita decides to make fun of Repede's fear of water by dragging him to the edge of the Fiertia. In the second, Repede does the exact same thing to Rita. In Repede's 100 Man Melee skit ("A Dog's Thoughts on Battle"), they start a fight with each other (it should be noted Repede is the only person Repede ''ever'' fights with- he "plays" with Karol and messes with Raven, but Rita's the only one where it's a fight) When you think about it as Repede getting revenge, Repede's capable of being just as much of a kid as Rita and Karol. On the nicer side, there's a skit where Rita is allowed to name Repede's Mystic Arte over Karol and Raven's suggestions ("The Christening"), a skit where Rita is clearly jealous that Yuri can understand Repede ("Dog Language"), a skit where it's clear Repede actually does like Rita ("Rita and Repede"), a skit where Rita asks Repede to help her with Raven being a pervert even though Yuri is also right there ("Manly Musk"), and two where Rita and Repede share in mutual exasperation over Raven ("A Change of Pace" and "From Mind to Game"). It's kind of adorable.