Quote Originally Posted by Formalhaut View Post
Bear in mind eidolons are very knowledgeable and wise beings, Rydia would have matured quite well. However, she spent TEN years with no human contact, do you think Rydia would be ready to leap into action so easily?
I think so, I mean she could have been non stop thinking about her next battle. Eidolons are very wise and know tons, perhaps being with them and learning/growing is exactly what a leader needs. As to fall in love, I think this time away from everything and everyone made her "mentally tough", and if she falls for someone, then it would have to be strong. Thinking like an adult, that can be sped up from loss, then a lot of being alone; or just generally change.

In neuropsychological research, this has been called Post-Traumatic Growth. Well that's a bit of a stretch, but not really.