Canon evidence that Jussipo and Foldo were friends
So the idea that Foldo and Jussipo only got to know each other during that one night in episode 6 made me sad so here is my wonderful collection of all canon evidence I can infer from to prove my point:
They’re both nobles. Nobles tend to know each other
Both of their families were on Viridian’s list of those that were going to pay, suggesting that they’re allies with similar views. Parents talk whilst they shove their children together
When all the novices are riding through the town, Foldo and Jussipo are riding next to each other. It could just be a coincidence but the only other characters that we know that are riding together are Tiuri and Iona (neither of them really know anyone so they didn’t care who they were with when riding) and Arman and his friend (if they’re riding together who’s to say that Jussipo and Foldo aren’t riding next to each other because they’re friends?)
Now, some direct quotes (at least from what I can remember). When they find Piak, Foldo says, “Your brother followed us all the way from Dagonaut?” How did he know that they were brothers? He might’ve heard Piak yelling about how Jussipo was his brother during the trials or guessed based on how they acted around each other, but I feel it’s more likely that he already knew them. This point is then backed up when Foldo’s arguing for Piak to stay and says, “He’s just a 10 year old boy,” to which Piak replies with, “I’m almost 11.” 1, he knew Piak’s age which heavily implies that he already knows him and 2, Piak doesn’t question how Foldo knew how old he was
And now we jump to episode 4 where they’re waiting to steal the horses and is, in my opinion, the scene with the most proof. Jussipo says, “Give us a story, Fol.” A bit to unpack there. This suggests that Jussipo knows that Foldo tells stories and is probably good at them, how else would he know if he hadn’t heard multiple? Then Jussipo calls him ‘Fol’. That’s a nickname that a friend would give you, not someone that’s known you for a few days. Notice that he doesn’t call the other novices by any shorter names. And then Arman is like, “What are we? 12?” so Foldo clearly hasn’t told a story on their quest to find Tiuri yet. And then Piak starts talking about how great Foldo’s stories are so how could Piak have heard them but not Arman if Foldo didn’t already know both Jussipo and Piak?
And then there’s all the little things like often being near each other, looking at each other (sometimes for confirmation, showing that they care about the other’s opinion. I’m looking at you, episode 5, when Arman goes on about how the stuff with Tiuri and the letter is nonsense and then Foldo says that it does sound a bit ridiculous and Arman asks if they’re in agreement. Foldo and Jussipo look at each other as though they’re looking to the other for what to decide)
And there we have it. My evidence to make me a little less sad. If anyone has any other scraps of proof please comment
