Thea/Supports

## Colter

### C Support

> **Colter**Sis! Hold up.**Thea**What is it, Colt? You look annoyed.**Colter**What have I told you about jumping around like an idiot?**Thea**Jumping around?**Colter**I saw you perform a freaking backflip in battle earlier. Why the hell would you take such a stupid risk?**Thea**This is just how I fight.**Colter**I taught you to always go for the kill whenever possible. The longer a fight drags out the more dangerous it gets.**Thea**You have your style. I have mine.**Colter**Your style is going to get you killed. I won't allow it.**Thea**I don't need your permission to fight.**Colter**I did not babysit you on the streets for nearly two decades. Just so you could go and get your head split by some brigand.**Thea**Alright brother... I'll be more careful.**Colter**Thank you. Thea.

### B Support

> **Thea**This army got some handsome men in it.**Colter**... What?**Thea**Let's just say I'm glad you brought me along.**Colter**Will you shut up?**Thea**Afraid I'm going to steal one of your boyfriends?**Colter**Why do you always get like this?**Thea**It's okay, Colt. I am sure some of these soldiers swing both ways.**Colter**You are the last person I want to have this conversation with.**Thea**Alright fine. So, which one of the girls do you like, then? Linette is kind of cute.**Colter**I don't want to discuss this with you either.**Thea**Not into blondes? Could have fooled me.**Colter**Go bother someone else.**Thea**Alright, maybe I'll work my charms on Jakka.**Colter**I hope you fall into a ditch.**Thea**You are so easy to tease.

### A Support

> **Thea**Colter, do you remember our parents well?**Colter**Where did this come from?**Thea**You never talk much about mom and dad.**Colter**No. I don't.**Thea**I don't even remember what they looked like. I was so young when they passed away.**Colter**I have described them to you.**Thea**I know, but it's not quite the same. Do you think about them often?**Colter**Every day.**Thea**What was the last thing they said to you?**Colter**.....They told me to take care of you. No matter what happened.**Thea**Colt. You never told me.**Colter**I thought it was obvious.**Thea**Is that why you've been looking after me all this time? Did they make you promise?**Colter**Thea. You are my sister. I would have done it no matter what.**Thea**..... I tease you a lot, but that is only because I care about you. You know that right, Colt?**Colter**Yeah yeah.**Thea**Oh that reminds me, I got you something.**Colter**Thea this is...**Thea**Do you like it?**Colter**Where did you find this?**Thea**It's a secret.**Colter**This type of dagger, it's very rare. My boss in Holtmeier has one. You didn't get it from her, did you?**Thea**Does it matter? It's yours now.**Colter**I am grateful, Thea. I just hope you didn't do anything stupid to obtain it.

## Lilinette

### C Support

> **Lilinette**Hello there. I do not believe we have been properly introduced.**Thea**I am Thea, Colter's sister.**Lilinette**Oh, I see it now. The resemblance is quite striking. As for me, I am.....**Thea**I know who you are, Lilinette.**Lilinette**Is that so? I suppose my reputation as a noble lady precedes me.**Thea**Well, you're certainly not hard to miss, but that's not why. The men in camp talk about you all the time.**Lilinette**They do??**Thea**Yep.**Lilinette**Whatever could they be saying about me?**Thea**You do not want to know.**Lilinette**Of course I do! As a noble lady my reputation is quite important.**Thea**Don't worry, your reputation is not the focal point of their conversations.**Lilinette**Excuse me?**Thea**Are you really this clueless? They are talking about your looks.**Lilinette**About my looks? As in, what I wear, how I put my hair up. My makeup, and such?**Thea**That is one way to put it, yes.**Lilinette**So there are many men in this camp concerned with fashion? That is great news! What did they think about my shoes?**Thea**You really are clueless, aren't you?**Lilinette**Excuse me? Why would you say that?**Thea**Oh Lilinette, this journey will be quite the learning experience for you.[Thea leaves.]**Lilinette**Hey wait! Did they like my shoes??

### B Support

> **Lilinette**Thea, there you are!**Thea**You have been staring at me a lot today, Lilinette.**Lilinette**Oh, you noticed?**Thea**I grew up in the slums. I learned how to pay attention to who was watching me, even from a distance.**Lilinette**That is actually what I wanted to talk to you about.**Thea**What, my upbringing?**Lilinette**No, not that. The fact that you are a lowborn with no last name. And yet you are really pretty, in a sort of unrefined way.**Thea**Oh geez. I'm pretty for a commoner? That must be the most underhanded compliment anyone has ever given me.**Lilinette**I did not mean it like that! With the proper style you would look breathtaking!**Thea**You are not making me your little pet project, Lilinette.**Lilinette**But Imagine the fun we could have. I have always wanted a friend to do these things with. We could have our nails done together!**Thea**I am happy with the way I look. Now stop talking to me, I need to focus on this battle.[Thea leaves.]**Lilinette**But Theeea! Oh Thea, come back! I am not done talking!

### A Support

> **Thea**Lilinette. You have been avoiding me all day. Something bothering you?**Lilinette**Thea... Do you think I am stupid?**Thea**Stupid? No, not stupid.**Lilinette**But you think I am an annoying, pampered noblegirl, don't you?**Thea**Well, kind of...**Lilinette**I am sorry for bothering you. I will go away now...**Thea**Lilinette, don't be like that. Yes, I do think you are a little... naive, but you also have a good heart.**Lilinette**Really?**Thea**And truth be told, I was also a little jealous.**Lilinette**Jealous? At me?**Thea**The men in camp always talk about your appearance. It made me a little annoyed. I put some effort into my appearance too you know? And I train hard with my sword to stand out and get noticed.**Lilinette**.....They talk about my appearance?**Thea**Well, among other things. I don't think you want to hear everything they said.**Lilinette**Thank you Thea. This made me feel a lot better. You are a true friend.**Thea**I am NOT getting my nails done with you.**Lilinette**But maybe we could spend some more time together, just... talking?.**Thea**That does not sound so bad.**Lilinette**Tee-hee! I am so excited! Let's talk about boys!

## Albert

### C Support

> **Thea**Hey you. Old man.**Albert**Hmm? Are you speaking to me?**Thea**You got some nice moves. Never would have guessed just by looking at you.**Albert**Thank you. You are quite talented yourself. Are you self-taught?**Thea**Is it that obvious? Yeah. I grew up an orphan in the slums with my brother. I could never afford a teacher.**Albert**Yes. It is quite obvious. Your style is quite rough and unrefined, but you make up for that with your athleticism and speed.**Thea**You don't have much power behind your swing, but your sword always seems to cut through whatever you aim it at.**Albert**My style of swordplay is a highly unusual one, passed down through my family.**Thea**Do you think you could teach me?**Albert**Hmm. I stopped teaching a long time ago I'm afraid.**Thea**Why? Did you retire?**Albert**No. I brought shame onto my family. My actions led to the death of several of my students. I quit shortly after.**Thea**What did you do?**Albert**I would rather not talk about it, child. It's in the past, and it should stay there.**Thea**I take it you won't be teaching me your techniques then?**Albert**I will watch and observe your swordplay in the coming battles. Give me some time to think about it, and I will let you know.**Thea**Alright. Thank you.

### B Support

> **Albert**Thea. Tell me. Why do you practice the sword?**Thea**To kill my enemies.**Albert**That is all?**Thea**What other reasons could I have? I grew up in the slums. It was kill or be killed. I had to protect myself.**Albert**Survival is important, but swords do not exist merely to take life.**Thea**What else are they supposed to do?**Albert**Swordplay, when practiced correctly, can give life.**Thea**I'm not sure I follow.**Albert**Do you not find solace in training? Does it not help you take your mind of things when you are worried?**Thea**I suppose. I never really thought about it that way.**Albert**If you wish to master my techniques, you must learn to look much deeper. You must ask yourself why you truly desire to master the blade.**Thea**I just want to become stronger. That is all.**Albert**Your skill right now is sufficient to kill others. Why do you wish to attain even more power?**Thea**Because there are always stronger opponents out there.**Albert**You are far more likely to come across such opponents the stronger you get.**Thea**So what should I do? Stop my training?**Albert**If survival is your goal, then yes. You think the best swordmasters die quietly in their beds?**Thea**I guess not, but I still wish to become stronger. Will you please teach me?**Albert**I am sorry, Thea. I cannot.**Thea**Why not?**Albert**I have been closely observing you during our conversations. You are not capable of grasping my lessons. Your mind is closed.**Thea**Hmpf. Very well. I'll just have to become better on my own then. I don't need your help, old man.**Action**Thea leaves.**Albert**She is just like the rest of them. Young, arrogant and full of pride. What is the point of me teaching her anything? She will not live long. They always die in the end...

### A Support

> **Thea**Albert. Do you have a moment?**Albert**What is it, child?**Thea**I think I finally understand.**Albert**Understand what?**Thea**The other day, I came across a strong opponent on the battlefield. I was on a bit of a streak and I felt very good, so I rushed in on my own.**Albert**.....**Thea**I was completely outmatched. I only narrowly escaped death.**Albert**And what exactly did this make you understand?**Thea**If I were less confident, I never would have entered that fight alone.**Albert**I see.**Thea**I will not put down my sword just yet. My friends need me to continue fighting. However, I don't think I want to become any stronger than I am right now.**Albert**Very good, Thea. You are now ready for my lessons.**Thea**Wait, what?**Albert**When next we make camp, I shall teach you some of my techniques.**Thea**I don't understand...**Albert**When I was younger, I taught many students how to wield the blade. I turned them into great warriors. And yet, all of them died. Every single one were gone in a few years.**Thea**.....**Albert**I told myself that I would only teach students who showed restraint. Students who did not merely want to seek power for the sake of power.**Thea**.....**Albert**You now have the right state of mind. You wish to fight to protect something, not just to attain more killing power. Now, you are open to my teachings.**Thea**Thank you. Teacher. I look forward to it.

## Theodor

### C Support

> **Thea**Hey. Will you knock it off?**Theodor**Pardon?**Thea**You've been staring at meall day. It's creeping me out.**Theodor**I have done no such thing.**Thea**You think I don't know when men are checking me out?**Theodor**Who do you think you are? I am a knight!**Thea**Knights can be perverts too. Trust me, I've known a few.**Theodor**You got a foul mouth on you, woman. Do you speak to all men this way?**Thea**Only creeps like yourself who keep staring at me.**Theodor**If I stared at you, it is only because of the ridiculous way you dress.**Thea**The way I dress?**Theodor**The way you leave your thighs and chest exposed for all to see. It is most unbefitting for a young woman such as yourself.**Thea**You sure didn't seem to mind earlier today, creep.**Theodor**Pah. Leave me alone. I have no time for your antics.**Thea**Alright. I'll just go and tell everyone in camp the truth. How you like to oogle the young ladies in this army.[Thea leaves.]**Theodor**W-what? You will do no such thing! Come back here.

### B Support

> **Theodor**Thea. Stop right there!**Thea**Well if it isn't the creepy knight.**Theodor**I cannot let you spread these filthy rumors! You will stop this now!**Thea**Or you'll do what?**Theodor**.....**Thea**You gonna strike me? That is not very knightly of you.**Theodor**A knight's reputation is everything. You have to stop this. I beg of you.**Thea**Oh, so now you're gonna grovel at my feet? Pathetic.**Theodor**Thea. What have I ever done to deserve this?**Thea**I just want you to admit that you were checking me out earlier.**Theodor**...If I tell you the truth, will you stop your gossiping?**Thea**Sure.**Theodor**Alright. Maybe I have... Observed you a few times.**Thea**Observed me? Come on Theo, you can do better than that.**Theodor**...You are a beautiful woman. That is all I will say.**Thea**Hah. I knew it. You ARE a pervert. I can't wait to tell everyone!**Theodor**W-what? Thea, you promised!**Thea**I lied. Haha![Thea leaves.]**Theodor**Damnit! Come back here!

### A Support

> **Theodor**Thea. How long must you continue to torment me?**Thea**Oh, lighten up, Theodor. I actually haven't said anything to anyone.**Theodor**Really? But... Why did everyone give me these strange looks earlier?**Thea**You are probably just imagining it. Being paranoid will do that.**Theodor**So you were just... Toying with me earlier?**Thea**I thought you were kinda cute. When I like someone, I tease them.**Theodor**... You like me?**Thea**I was kind of hoping we could spend some time together. Maybe in my tent? Later?**Theodor**I uhm... Thea... This is very sudden... I am a knight, I cannot possibly...**Thea**Man. I can't believe you fell for it again.**Theodor**What!?**Thea**All red in the cheeks. A total pervert!**Theodor**Argh! What did the divines do to inflict such a cruel punishment on me? I rue the day I ever met you, woman![Theo leaves.]**Thea**Hmm. I guess he is kinda cute though. In a pampered, noble sort of way.

## Shom

### C Support

> **Shom**Hmm...**Thea**Why are you staring at me, Shom? Knock it off, it's creepy.**Shom**Don't flatter yourself. You are not my type.**Thea**A lot of guys say that.**Shom**I am not like most guys.**Thea**A lot of guys say that too.**Shom**Do you meet a lot of guys?**Thea**Maybe I do. Why do you care?**Shom**I don't really.**Thea**So why the ogling?**Shom**I was just observing your fighting style. It's safe to say you're going to die soon. But I think you already know that.[Shom leaves.]**Thea**Hey! What did you mean by that? Come back here!

### B Support

> **Thea**Hey Shom, what did you mean the other day about my fighting style? You think I'm going to die?**Shom**Your fighting style is similar to Colter. Except you are stupid, and he is not.**Thea**I don't follow. Colter's a thief. He sneaks up on people.**Shom**Exactly. That's my point. He sneaks up on people. You charge them head on like a stupid moron.**Thea**I'm a swordfighter, I don't see the point in cheap shots.**Shom**There it is, that stupid sense of honor so many swordsmen have. That's what's gonna kill you.**Thea**And how do you know that?**Shom**Because you rely on nothing but skill and speed to survive. One mistake and it's all over. You could wear some armor.**Thea**Armor slows me down.**Shom**It also keeps you from dying.**Thea**Why are you so invested in my survival anyway?**Shom**I'm not, really. We haven't known each other for long. I wouldn't call you a friend, but others do care for you. My best friend was very skilled at wielding a sword. He had that same stupid sense of honor too...**Thea**I take it he died?**Shom**He did. And if he wasn't so damn honorable, he might not have.[Shom leaves.]**Thea**I can't tell if he's worried about me, or just in a foul mood.

### A Support

> **Thea**Shom, may I ask you a question?**Shom**Does it matter if I say no?**Thea**That man you told me about. His name was Jacob, right?**Shom**I don't ever recall telling you that.**Thea**Well, I overheard a few things in camp. You really cared for him, didn't you?**Shom**I don't see how that's any of your damn business.**Thea**It's not, but it explains why you seem so passionate about the topic of survival. You've lost some people you care about. Maybe even someone you used to love.**Shom**Again, I fail to see where you are going with this.**Thea**I just wanted to let you know I plan on being more careful moving forward.**Shom**Yay. That really makes my day.**Thea**Really?**Shom**No.**Thea**You are such a jackass, Shom.**Shom**I know. I know. Anyway... It's good to hear you don't plan on dying soon. I am sure there is someone in this army who will appreciate that. Now go bother someone else.[Shom leaves.]**Thea**I think he's starting to like me.