Gate of Memoirs/Stairwell B

At the top of the stairwell stands a shadowy silhouette, though it does not seem to have noticed your presence...yet.
Portrait 	Dialogue
Music: "Devil's Heart"	Music: "Devil's Heart"
 	
*???: *SCREAM*
 	
*The woman shrieks and flees into the upper levels of the house. A distant slam of furniture echoes through the vacant manor.
 	
*Theodor: ! Are you alright?
*Theodor: I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help. I've little in way of physical prowess…
 	
*Theodor: But if you're injured, let me have a look. I'll have you right as rain in no time.
 	
*Theodor: ......
*Theodor: I know, I know. If you want to say it, go ahead.
*Theodor: "Whatever attacked us is definitely not a ghost"—right?
 	
*Theodor: I'm not a very good liar, but I didn't mean to deceive you all the same.
*Theodor: I'm just...trying to protect her in my own way.
*Theodor: If word gets out that there are still remnants of the disease...I shudder to think what would happen.
 	
*Theodor: There would be an uproar! They'll take her away and—and—
*Theodor: ......
 	
*Theodor: I don't want to lose her. I don't want to lose Florence.
*His sudden burst of emotion takes you by surprise, but you put a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
*Theodor: Thank you, my friend. I...I brought this upon her. So...I have to be the one…
*You watch as Theodor mutters to himself, lost in his thoughts and staggering up the stairs.
 	
*His words confuse you, but you think better of asking him for now.He seems rather shaken by the ordeal.
*Not wanting to leave the doctor alone upstairs with her, you follow him.