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Companions with a teen sole who’s really angry for seemingly no reason most of the time. They’re super aggressive and rough with things but shit gets done. One day she comes up to them super quite and asks if they can talk,when they do talk they open up about how the had a real bad life before the war and is angers that their abuser took it away from them and say the find out they are still alive. Sole starts to cry and asks them to help take care of it. After said abuser is taken care of they are a really outgoing kid and is genuinely happy (so so so sorry if this is so long)

I just wanna publicly announce that I am obsessed with teen Courier/Sole content, so I'm super excited to write this! Thank you for sending it! Also upon reading this ask, I would 100% die for teen Sole and I know for a fact that most of the companions happily would too <33

Companions React to Teen!Sole Getting Their Revenge - TW: Abuse

(Includes: Cait, Codsworth, Curie, Danse, Deacon, Hancock, MacCready, Nick, Piper and Preston)

Cait

She'll understand Sole's anger better than anyone, having lived through that same kind of anger herself. Up until now, she'd been fairly distant with Sole, and Sole had been the same with her, but upon hearing their story, all Cait wants to do is help them. She remembers being that angry as a teen herself, maybe her and Sole weren't so different after all. At first, she will point out to Sole that sometimes revenge doesn't make a person feel better, which she knows from experience, but if they're really serious about it, she won't try and talk them out of it. Of course, Cait will go with them to deal with their abuser, and she'll make sure that Sole gets the killing blow on them. After everything they'd told her, it seems only fitting that they put an end to this. Cait worries that Sole will be racked with the same guilt she was after killing her parents, unsure of how to help them navigate a pain she still hadn't figured out how to manage herself Much to her surprise, Sole bounces back better than ever, seeming like a genuinely happy kid now they were free of their abuser. It strangely felt like a weight off of Cait's own shoulders to see Sole acting like a teenager for once in their life. Maybe she hadn't gotten that with herself, but hey, somehow helping Sole had made her feel a little bit better about her own shitty life.

Codsworth

Sole's loyal robot butler already knows of their pain all too well, but actually seeing them acknowledge it for the first time and start breaking down makes it all the worse. It's hard for him to be faced with the one problem he was never able to solve, perhaps that's why he reluctantly agrees to help Sole take care of their abuser - even though he knows it's not the best way to deal with the problem, but he'd do anything to help Sole feel better. He's prepared to help Sole deal with whatever emotions they may go through after killing their abuser. He mostly expects Sole to be filled with anger and bitterness afterwards, and is even more surprised when they seem to be doing better. He's overjoyed by this, seeing Sole smile again and hearing them laugh for the first time in years. Codsworth is proud of Sole too, for suffering through something so terrible for so many years and now being able to hold their head up high and put it behind them. While taking a life is never something Codsworth necessarily wants to do, just knowing Sole is doing better is enough for him to accept that it had to be done on this occasion.

Curie

She doesn't understand when Sole first opens up to her. How could anyone ever do something like that to another person, let alone someone so young. Curie's heart breaks for Sole, wanting nothing more than to comfort them and tell them it will all be okay, but how can she promise that when the person who did this is still alive? Curie doesn't agree with murder, even in a world like this, but it's hard for her to reject Sole asking her for help. Eventually, she agrees to go with him, if only to make sure they're okay, but she refuses to be involved in the bloodshed she knows will take place. Once it's over, Curie isn't exactly sure what she can do to help Sole, clueless as to what feelings they may be going through. She can barely understand her own most of the time, something like this seems like far too much for her to be able to handle. She tries nonetheless though, and is more than relieved when Sole actually seems to be doing well - better, even. Watching her friend go from this angry, intimidating person to a genuinely happy and outgoing young person makes the entire ordeal feel almost worth it, but she still worries about them putting on a brave face. If Sole ever brings it up again, Curie will suggest seeing a therapist may help them to work through the pain of their past, and - knowing how hard it is to come across doctors in the wastelands, let alone therapists - will offer to lend an ear if they ever just want to vent about it at any time.

Danse

He's heard stories like this before from his fellow soldiers, but coming from a child? Danse almost tears up at the thought of it, even more so when Sole starts to cry themselves, but he remains composed, much to his own relief. It explains a lot about their personality and Danse regrets all the times he chalked it down to insubordination or just simple teenage rebellion. He feels a sort of responsibility to Sole, being their commanding officer, and finds himself feeling almost protective over them. He does struggle to comfort them, but he still tries his best, reassuring them that their abuser can't hurt them anymore, until Sole explains to him that the person who did this to them is still alive and could still come back to hurt them all over again. They don't need to ask him for help dealing with their abuser twice, he'd just be ridding the Commonwealth of scum anyway, at least this way, he'd be helping someone he personally knew and cared for. The side of Sole that comes out after dealing with their abuser is refreshing to see, it's not often you see a teenager in a world like this get to act their age. In fact, Danse begins to notice himself being ever so slightly more upbeat, smiling a little at Sole's corny jokes that he would've frowned at not so long ago. Perhaps this new side of Sole is beginning to bring out a new side of him too, but if nothing else, all Danse knows now is that he'll protect Sole, no matter what it takes.

Deacon

Deacon knows revenge, as much as he'd like to pretend losing Barbara didn't take him down that same dark path he fears Sole may be starting to look towards now. It's strange to see someone so previously stoic open up to him, of all people, and he isn't quite sure what to do with the information he's being given, expect feel an overwhelming amount of sympathy for his friend. He isn't the best at dealing with his own emotions, let alone other people's, and when Sole begins to cry, all he can do is wrap an arm around them, knowing that nothing he could say would make the situation better. Sole doesn't even need to ask him to help them deal with their abuser, he already knows where they're going with the conversation when they explain they're still alive and they know where they are. He does what he can to talk Sole out of it, but they're completely dead set on their decision and Deacon knows it'd be hypocritical of him to blame them after what he'd done to the UP Deathclaws. He has a terrible feeling about it, but he can't let Sole go through any of that alone, he could never forgive himself if something was to happen to them because he didn't go with them. The whole experience takes him back to his own revenge mission and after the ordeal is over, Deacon finds himself telling Sole his own story, explaining why he was so anxious about helping them kill their abuser. Sole goes back to Sanctuary and dismisses Deacon, stating that they need some time alone to process everything. He doesn't see Sole for about a week, and when they finally return to Railroad HQ, they're completely unrecognisable from the angry teenager he'd seen leave that vault. Naturally, Deacon's still concerned about how they might be coping, but he won't press the matter if he doesn't think Sole wants to talk about it, instead he'll just be grateful that they seem happy, and he'll do anything to keep them happy for as long as he can.

Hancock

He already wants to kill Sole's abuser from the second they start telling him about their past. What kind of monster can make an innocent kid's life so miserable like that? He's surprisingly good at comforting Sole, despite his own anger towards the person that made them feel this way, and he'll just hold them while they cry, if they're comfortable with it. He's probably the least likely out of all the companions to hesitate when being asked to help take care of Sole's abuser. Sure, he knows it won't do them any good in the long run, but who's he to tell them no? The least he can do is go with them and make sure it goes down smoothly, or at least as smoothly as something like this can. He doesn't really know what to expect after Sole's abuser is dead, offering them time to themselves if they need it, but Sole bounces back from the incident so quickly it's almost impressive. This new side of Sole is one that Hancock wishes he could've seen sooner, just being around Sole now is enough to put him in a happy mood for the rest of the day. It's just nice to see them live a good life after everything they went through before the war. He ends up being more protective over Sole afterwards than he was of them initially, not wanting anyone to give them a reason to not be happy again.

MacCready

As a parent himself, MacCready wants to shield Sole from whatever they've endured in the past, even if he doesn't know how to show it. He still remembers what it was like to be a teenager himself in a world like this and in general, and that combined with everything Sole went through? He wasn't sure just anyone could've made it through that. Of course, he knows revenge won't make much of a difference, but knowing how important it is to Sole, he can't say no. Besides, they still had that deal already - Sole points, MacCready shoots. Afterwards, he isn't sure if he's more shocked that Sole actually seems to be doing better than ever or that they've actually found a way to be happy in a world like this. He figures they're stronger than he ever could be, and finds himself actually starting to admire them. He knows he can't stop Sole from ever feeling that kind of pain again, or ever experiencing something as terrible as they did, but at least he's managed to prevent it from happening again this one time. MacCready realises how impossible it is, but he still insists on protecting Sole from everything he can, they're his family now.

Nick Valentine

Although violence is never Nick's go to answer, he can't exactly blame Sole for feeling like it's the only choice they have, especially after everything they'd gone through in the past. Nick had always worried that Sole's aggressiveness may have been linked to something they'd gone through - that was the case with so many people in this world nowadays - but he'd never wanted to pry and had opted to wait until Sole felt comfortable telling him. He did appreciate them feeling as though they could confide in Nick, and normally he would've never agreed to some revenge mission once Sole asked if he'd help them take care of their abuser, but he figured he could make an exception for someone he cared for. Unlike the other companions, Nick will be upfront and ask Sole if they're putting on a brave face when they start to seem happy, worrying that they may be bottling up all their emotions towards killing their abuser. He's relieved, though, seeing Sole finally be able to happy, especially after going through so much at such a young age. Even though he can't change what happened to them, he can try and make their life now as good as it possibly can be.

Piper

Piper feels awful, wanting to help Sole feel better, but knowing there's nothing she can do to ease the pain they've suffered through. When Sole admits they know their abuser is still alive and wants to take care of them once and for all, with Piper's help, their companion is understandably reluctant. She can help Sole, but will it really make them feel any better in the long run? She isn't so sure. Still, after a lot of convincing and asking, Piper agrees to go with Sole to deal with their abuser, even if just to be there for moral support. Afterwards, Piper will initially be relieved that Sole seems to be happier. She'd always wondered how some so young could be so full of anger, it was actually nice to see a happier and more outgoing side to them. Of course, she will be sure to offer Sole support if they ever need to talk, rather than letting their troubles eat away at them. Sure, she's better at talking sometimes than she is at listening, but anything for a friend, especially one as good as Sole.

Preston

He knew there were bad people in the world - he'd seen enough of them in Quincy alone - but how could someone be this cruel to someone so young? Sole deserved better and Preston wished he could take away the pain they'd experienced. He has no problem agreeing to go with Sole to take care of their abuser, after all, this person is just as bad as a raider or a gunner, if not worse, he'd just be doing the Commonwealth a favour and protecting Sole. Besides, Sole has helped him and the other Quincy survivors so much in the time he's known them, it's only right that he helps them, they've never asked him for anything until now. Since Preston treats killing Sole's abuser like taking out another raider camp or super mutant outpost, he doesn't think Sole will feel much guilt about it - why should they? He's just glad to see Sole find happiness again, they deserve the peace, even though it's hard to come across in a world like this. It almost inspires Preston, maybe there's hope that he can find happiness again one day too.