Thread:MMYP999/@comment-27109830-20171030064428/@comment-27416494-20171126003547

They're hard working heroes with childlike appearances who are actually older than they appear thanks to their innate immortality. Both serve under a powerful, but surprisingly ditzy goddess who serves as both the leader of a great magical nation/realm, and also a close familial figure to each combatant. (Palutena is more or less a maternal figure for Pit, and Neptune is literally Nepgear's older sister.) Despite their differences and misgivings, the two of them are still incredibly loyal to Palutena and Neptune, and they care greatly for their friends above all else. Of special note is a story arc in which both pairs were kidnapped, possessed, or otherwise taken out of commission by various dark forces. As soon as Pit and Nepgear were able to recover from their states of imprisonment, they were quick to step into action and set out to rescue their family in the midst of a world corrupted by darkness.

Their main weapons of choice usually consist of bladed weapons that are capable of doubling as firearms, but they have been known to incorporate technology and magic into their fighting styles as well. Despite their immense combat prowess and contributions to their beloved homelands, Pit and Nepgear are often subjected as the targets of jokes and mockery from friend and foe alike. They may be immortal, but they are still incredibly naive in comparison to many of the other Gods and Goddesses of their settings. The two of them are unable to fly without the aid of outside assistance or a special transformation (both of which fall under some form of time constraint), are easily excitable, and easily taken advantage of due to their gullible personalities.

Oh, and the fourth wall is also practically nonexistent in both settings, which plays a fairly big role in much of the ensuing dialogue and humor surrounding them.