The replica Dawn does seem to be good at never leaving.

It feels really early to call that. I would like to see a Redemption Arc for Van simply because I doubt it's something I'd ever be able to effectively pull off in any game that didn't involve amnesia, but I don't want to try and force it either -- especially as an awakening villain has potential of its own. I'll let the chips fall where they may and hope that the end result will be satisfying, whatever that is.

And you say 'well matched'? I am curious about that, IF YOU DON'T MIND ME PRODDING INTO ACEDIA'S LOVELIFE FFFF.