FFXIV: The Primary Agreement
nickinolegz for Asahi sas Brutus
Upon his initial introduction, Asahi presents himself as kind-hearted and understanding, wishing to broker peace between Garlemald and Doma as the Empire's voice. Being of Doman blood, he is appalled at the destruction left in his stepsister's wake when he sees the ruins and disarray his home village was left in under her rule. During a battle with the Red Kojin, he shields Isse and Azami from their attacks
When left alone with the Warrior of Light however, he reveals his true colors as a hate-filled man who wants vengeance for Zenos' defeat. Asahi's admiration of Zenos crosses into love, proclaiming none alive loves him more. This fueled his jealousy towards his sister who was given more power over him. He is conniving and scheming, not above using his own parents to get what he wants, even if it means their deaths. Despite being an influential voice in the Populares, he believes in none of their ideals, using his position as Ambassador to antagonize the adventurer into attacking him, knowing that harm brought to him would violate the treaty between Garlemald and Doma.
During his childhood Asahi was apathetic towards his stepsister's struggle. His jealousy and hatred towards her on the "unfairness" between them shows Asahi is spoiled and ungrateful. His parents gave him everything he needed and wanted for a life of privilege and power, but he was more loyal to Zenos. He feels entitled and deserving of Yotsuyu's rank and power.
[At the Exchange, to Hien] Oh, the supply crates? They are filled with materials we hoped might be of use in Doma's restoration. I meant to gift them to you at our last meeting, but we had so much else to discuss...
[After the battle with Tsukuyomi, starting to show a signs of becoming crazy and hostile towards player] My, my, such hostility! These beings are the sworn enemies of the Empire -- I merely did my duty as an imperial officer. Will you surrender to anger, then? Slay an anointed emissary to avenge a fallen foe? You cannot, of course. To do so would burn the bridges we have labored so hard to build!
[continue the hostile and crazed attitude towards Player] Ah, but I'm forgetting: they're already ash! This Doman woman has seen to that! The Empire cannot ally itself with any nation that refuses to renounce summoning. I believe I was most clear on that point! It should have been mine. The power he bestowed upon her... I should have been the one to govern Doma! I would have repaid his faith! No one alive loves him more than I! Instead, this harlot betrayed his trust! Useless... piece of... filth!
