>>33354896I always thought it'd be cool to gain one of several possible permanent partners in the game, and have them help you with healing, team battles, suggesting what to do next, teamwork puzzles, etc.
They'd be of either gender, and the game would give you the sense that they had an increasing amount of comradery with the PC, but nothing more than that.
Of course, it's up to the player's imagination exactly how far they want the two to go.