When I first played through AC3, it didn't really click with me since I powered through the main missions and ignored the side quests. Connor came off a bit of a whiney, ragey, naive brat.
Now, I'm going through a second time and playing through every single side mission. And it's all clicking with me that Connor is an utter sweetheart when he deals with the settlers on the Homestead. He genuinely cares for them, and helps them out without question, barely taking in how much they appreciate him. The fact that he doesn't wear his hood while on the Homestead and doesn't flinch when they touch him in cutscenes speaks volumes about how safe and comfortable he feels around the settlers. Also, the order I'm playing it in means Connor is only 17 to 18 when he's gathering settlers and helping them out. Basically, he's a thoughtful, sweet teenager who's taken on the burden of running the place onto his shoulders mostly alone.
Anyway, I want something where the settlers show some appreciation for all he does. Maybe they plan a surprise birthday party for him, or throw a festival and invite him to come out and relax. And Connor is so genuinely touched by their efforts that he cries (manly tears) and/or has a mini breakdown because with being so stressed with his missions all the time, these are the first people who actually like for being just a good person. In the end, he's just a kid trying to do his best, which is above and beyond what most people can accomplish.
Bonus points if Achilles helps him pull himself together and comforts him.
Connor Appreciation from the Homesteaders
Now, I'm going through a second time and playing through every single side mission. And it's all clicking with me that Connor is an utter sweetheart when he deals with the settlers on the Homestead. He genuinely cares for them, and helps them out without question, barely taking in how much they appreciate him. The fact that he doesn't wear his hood while on the Homestead and doesn't flinch when they touch him in cutscenes speaks volumes about how safe and comfortable he feels around the settlers. Also, the order I'm playing it in means Connor is only 17 to 18 when he's gathering settlers and helping them out. Basically, he's a thoughtful, sweet teenager who's taken on the burden of running the place onto his shoulders mostly alone.
Anyway, I want something where the settlers show some appreciation for all he does. Maybe they plan a surprise birthday party for him, or throw a festival and invite him to come out and relax. And Connor is so genuinely touched by their efforts that he cries (manly tears) and/or has a mini breakdown because with being so stressed with his missions all the time, these are the first people who actually like for being just a good person. In the end, he's just a kid trying to do his best, which is above and beyond what most people can accomplish.
Bonus points if Achilles helps him pull himself together and comforts him.