#alzeph

[randomidiocyncrazies]

Alfyn’s Ch 4: Clearbrook Apothecary Boyfriends REAL (transcript under the cut)

... we cut back to Clearbrook...

... and back with Alfyn...

(the entire cutscene is pretty great so gooooo watch it :V)

Alfyn: How do I even go about...fixing a busted soul? I'm just one man. One small, insignificant man... 

Alfyn: Damn it all.

Alfyn: ... A letter?

Zeph’s letter: 

To my dear friend Alfyn— 

I was more than happy to urge you on in your journey, but truth be told... I was just a bit worried about you. Worried that along the way, you’d find someone and take on all their pain and suffering for your own. You've always had a sensitive streak, after all. 

But should you ever find yourself losing the courage of your convictions... Remember what we learned together...

 Alfyn: Zeph...

[Meanwhile, at Clearbrook]

Nina: Zeph, you’re back!

*Nina goes into their house. There is a beat at Zeph lingers outside, clutching Alfyn’s satchel. Nina ducks back out.*

Nina: ... Is something the matter?

Zeph: Nothing you need worry yourself about.

Zeph’s letter: Alf—

I’ve always admired your selflessness. In helping others, you think nothing of yourself... In that sense, you're the best apothecary—and the best friend—anyone could ask for. So go out there, Alf, and do what you feel is right. With your heart at ease and your head held high.

P.S. This is far too embarrassing to say in person, so I’ll just hide this letter underneath all your stuff.

Alfyn: That idiot... Just reading that, my face is as red as a beat...

Alfyn: Hah! I really got myself worked up over nothing, didn’t I? I know what I need to do, and gods be damned if anyone’ll keep me from doing it!

Alfyn: Ain't that right, Zeph? I'll show everyone what I believe in. Including you... wherever you are.

[maid-of-the-golden-deer]

i have decided im all in on alzeph because i LOVE myself a good "are they in love? are they just besties? no one knows but they did move in together, adopt ten dogs, and seem pretty happy so labels dont matter" ship

[coinsandmedicine]

So, Zeph, Alfyn has taken real good care of your bag. Have you taken good care of his?

Zeph: Yes, I have!

Zeph: To be honest, I’ve taken care of his satchel better than I’ve ever taken care of mine.

Alfyn: Hm? It doesn’t seem like anything’s worn out with yours right now.

Zeph: No, it’s not that. It’s just that... sometimes I worry about spilling medicine on it, or accidentally ripping it...

Nina: Sometimes when he’s in a rush, he’ll get it caught on a chair or something by accident, and he’ll freak out.

Alfyn: Aw, it’s nice that you care about my satchel that much!

Zeph: ...You have no idea how much I’ve worried over a single bag.

[firedirts]

zeph and alfyn "take this so i'll always be with you" octopath traveler

[randomidiocyncrazies]

hey, so Alfyn and Zeph are boyfriends right?

i mean... just look at all of Alfyn’s prologue:

imo there’s a fair bit of romantic coding in the conversation above, not to mention the entire deal between Alfyn’s relationship with Zeph and little Nina:

there’s also when Alfyn hesitates to leave town and Zeph talks some sense into him, and it’s striking that a large part of Alfyn’s reluctance to leave is tied to his deep friendship with Zeph:

... and of course, the “take my satchel so i’ll always be with you” convo:

IN CONCLUSION: BOYFRIENDS

[randomidiocyncrazies]

back on my Clearbrook Apothecary Sweethearts agenda...

(... what is the ship name anyway? Alzeph? Zefyn?)

[firedirts]

zeph told alfyn to pursue his dreams without telling him that he was part of his