Hope and Vanille both watched as Nora died. Since Hope blames Snow for his mother's death, Vanille encourages him to approach Snow, but he leaves before Hope has the chance. Though confused by her cheerful demeanor, Hope initially turns to Vanille for emotional support before meeting Lightning, whom he idolize and emulate. As the youngest, the two of them grew close. Vanille tends to give him hugs, while he loves to make her blush. - #FinalFantasyXIII #Hope #Vanille