Fred/Supports

## Samuel

### C Support

> **Fred**.......**Samuel**.......**Fred**Samuel...**Samuel**Fred...**Fred**How fares House Rose?**Samuel**Passably well. How is House Speargarden?**Fred**Oh you know. The usual.**Samuel**.......**Fred**.......**Samuel**Well, I should go. I plan to put you to shame on the battlefield today.**Fred**Hah! House Speargarden will never lose to you pompous knights of House Rose.**Samuel**You think yourself my equal? Maybe in another 20 years.**Fred**Please. It is the other way around, Samuel. You are 20 years too old to be MY equal.**Samuel**Try to keep up with me then, if you can.**Fred**Gladly.

### B Support

> **Fred**I must admit, for a knight of House Rose you are not as weak as I had imagined.**Samuel**And for a knight of House Speargarden you are not as useless as I thought.**Fred**I was trained by Alexander.**Samuel**Ah yes, Alexander, said to be the finest general in Andaron. I never really believed it myself. He always seemed lazy to me. His father was a better man.**Fred**None of us expected Lord Galvin to pass away so unexpectedly. The plague ravaged everyone.**Samuel**Mmm yes. Lord Galvin and I did not see eye to eye, but I always respected him. May his soul rest in peace.**Fred**Indeed. May he rest.

### A Support

> **Samuel**Fred, I am surprised you are still with us. Why haven't you sided with Alexander?**Fred**Why would I? He's clearly lost his honor. We are fighting for the right side.**Samuel**You think Baudimon... Is a good leader?**Fred**Strangely enough I do.**Samuel**I've... lost faith in him.**Fred**Truly? Why is that?**Samuel**The rebellion claimed both my children. Those damned Lightbringers killed them. I despise them, and now Baudimon has invited one of them into his bed.**Fred**You were on the side of the instigators.**Samuel**I know that, but I still can't stop myself from hating them with all my heart.**Fred**Hmm, I do not understand, but then again I am not a father.**Samuel**When you have children, you will understand.**Fred**So... Do you plan on betraying Baudimon then?**Samuel**What!? How could you say such a thing?**Fred**Merely asking. You better not think of doing anything rash. You don't need to have faith in Baudimon to follow him. I see his flaws, but despite that I believe he will be a fine King.**Samuel**Fred, when did you become the wise one?**Fred**I suppose we all grow up sooner or later.

## Colter

### C Support

> **Fred**You there!**Colter**What do you want?**Fred**I see you sneaking around here like a thief.**Colter**That would be a pretty astute observation. Seeing as I am one.**Fred**You willingly admit to being a lawbreaker??**Colter**No sense in being dishonest about what I really am. You got a problem with that?**Fred**It so happens I do, young man. As a knight of a noble house, I cannot just stand by and watch you steal.**Colter**Who said anything about watching me? You think I would willingly let you see me?**Fred**I have the eyes of a hawk. If you commit so much as a whiff of crime. I will know. Do not even try it, lout.**Colter**I suppose my hands are tied then. Guess I can't steal anymore.**Fred**I do apologize for being so harsh, but you will thank me for it later.**Colter**I suppose so, Fred. Be seeing you.[Colter moves past Fred and leaves.]**Fred**Ahh. It feels good to uphold law and order.**Fred**.....**Fred**Wait a minute, where did my coin purse go?

### B Support

> **Fred**Stop this very instant!**Colter**You again? What is it?**Fred**Someone cut my purse earlier.**Colter**Not me.**Fred**Who else could it have been?**Colter**Maybe you just lost it somewhere?**Fred**Nonsense! I do not lose things.**Colter**Everyone loses things. Don't be embarrassed. Happens to all of us.**Fred**I am NOT embarrassed! You will hand me the stolen purse this very instant.**Colter**Hah. You? Arrest me? I'd like to see you try.**Fred**That is it! You are coming with me![Fred tries to catch Colter.]**Fred**You slippery little thief. Stand still!**Colter**Hey Fred, what is that thing hanging from your belt?**Fred**Wait. My coin purse?? How did that get there?**Colter**Maybe it was there all along?**Fred**Nonsense! You planted it on me!**Colter**What kind of thief would plant his own stolen goods on the person he just robbed?**Fred**You dishonest rogue! You think you can trick me?**Colter**Maybe you should take better care of your things?[Colter "leaves".]**Fred**.....**Fred**Hmm, maybe he is telling the truth? There is no way he would be able to attach that purse onto my belt. I am far too perceptive for that.[Colter appears behind Fred.]**Fred**I am an extremely observant and brilliant knight, after all.[Colter pickpockets Fred and leaves quietly.]**Fred**.....**Fred**Was my coin purse not here a moment ago?

### A Support

> **Fred**Alright Colter, well played.**Colter**What do you want this time?**Fred**Every day I keep losing my coin purse. And every morning I find it again. I think you have made your point.**Colter**Don't know what you're talking about. Maybe you are just going crazy.**Fred**Colter, you are a thief and an irredeemable cutthroat.**Colter**.....**Fred**But your skill is undeniable. No one has been able to steal from me like that before.**Colter**What are you getting at?**Fred**Imagine if you used your skills to help people instead of hurting them.**Colter**Oh, so I hurt people?**Fred**You may not be evil at your core, but you are performing acts of evil.**Colter**What the hell do you know about anything?**Fred**.....**Colter**When my parents died I was left taking care of little baby Thea. I was left with a choice, steal or starve to death in a gutter. Tell me Fred, is it evil to let a child starve to death?**Fred**.....**Colter**You probably never even felt real hunger as a kid. And yet you see fit to judge someone like me?**Fred**.....**Colter**What? You gonna say something sophisticated?**Fred**I apologize, Colter.**Colter**.....**Fred**It was wrong of me to call you evil. I see now that you did the things you did out of necessity.**Colter**I don't need your pity.**Fred**Still, I can tell that you are ashamed of the things you have done.**Colter**.....**Fred**You act like a hardened criminal, yet you have a gentle heart.**Colter**Stop analyzing me.**Fred**You are right Colter, I have no idea what it is to be like you. However, I see someone with the potential for redemption.**Colter**Nah. It's too late for me, Fred. I'll be a thief until the day I die.**Fred**Is that what your sister would want?[Fred leaves.]**Colter**.....

## Jaheira

### C Support

> [Fred approaches Jaheira.]**Fred**Excuse me. EXCUSE ME!**Jaheira**Hmm? What do you want?**Fred**Your beast almost knocked my off my horse. Be mindful of where you land that thing.**Jaheira**My beast? Are you talking about my wyvern, Khalid?**Fred**I don't care what you call it. It's massive and dangerous.**Jaheira**Aww, you aren't dangerous, are you Khalid? Nooo you're not. Who's a good boy?**Fred**Don't ignore me when I am talking to you!**Jaheira**Don't listen to the stupid man Khalid. He doesn't know what he's talking about.**Fred**Hey! You joined our army. You don't get to go around calling me stupid!**Jaheira**Excuse me? I never joined your army. I am only here at the behest of my prince.**Fred**You fight under our banner. You should show some respect to your superiors.**Jaheira**Let us be off Khalid. We can watch the funny man from the clouds.[Jaheira flies away.]**Fred**Hey... HEY... Get down here! I am not done disciplining you!

### B Support

> **Fred**What kind of a man is prince Tendaris?**Jaheira**Well, he's only half man, technically.**Fred**Well yes, I know he is a half-dragon. How did that go about anyway?**Jaheira**Well, when a manakete daddy and a human mommy loves each other very much...**Fred**Spare me your filth!**Jaheira**It is not unusual for Manaketes to take human lovers. King Baathu had two sons from different mothers.**Fred**Is Tendaris the oldest among the kings sons?**Jaheira**No, in fact he is one of the youngest.**Fred**Then why is he the crown prince?**Jaheira**In Timaet, the king selects his heir based on strength.**Fred**What a barbaric system.**Jaheira**And your bloodline selection works so much better?**Fred**I suppose you have a point.**Jaheira**I always do.**Fred**Don't push it.

### A Support

> **Fred**Jaheira, I have something to say to you.**Jaheira**Do you now, Fred? This should be good.**Fred**You Timaetans aren't so bad. A little violent, but not so bad.**Jaheira**Is that a compliment? I'm shocked.**Fred**Hmpf. Don't let it get to your head.**Jaheira**Well I have something to say to you too.**Fred**Let's hear it. I take it you've realized we humans are not so bad after all?**Jaheira**No, I have actually gotten all of my biases affirmed. We Timaetans are superior to you in every way. That's all...[Jaheira leaves.]**Fred**Huuuh? What in the Divines was that? This isn't how this was supposed to go!

## Kurt

### C Support

> **Fred**Wait a minute!**Kurt**Hmm?**Fred**Can it really be?**Kurt**What is the matter?**Fred**No. It cannot possibly be! I had heard that you died.**Kurt**Oh. I see. You recognize me.**Fred**I was only a young squire, but I remember it vividly. The tournament at Bellshire.**Kurt**.....**Fred**During the archery contest. I saw you hit the bullseye five times in a row like it was nothing. You won in spectacular fashion. No one else could touch you.**Kurt**In truth, the competitionat that tournament was rather stale.**Fred**So it IS you! Lord Wilbert of House Ring!**Kurt**Keep it down, will you? I don't want the entire army to hear.**Fred**How could you still be alive?**Kurt**That is a long story. One I do not have time for right now.**Fred**But what about your family!?**Kurt**With the exception of my daughter my family wants nothing to do with me.**Fred**You cannot know that!**Kurt**I can. Now please leave me. I need to focus on this battle.[Kurt leaves.]**Fred**I cannot believe this! The Lord of House Ring lives!

### B Support

> **Fred**Lord Wilbert!**Kurt**Please Fred, call me Kurt.**Fred**Why do you insist on hiding your true identity?**Kurt**It is easier this way.**Fred**Your family has a right to know that you still live!**Kurt**My family is better off without me.**Fred**The Lord Ring I remembered was a proud, powerful man. What happened to make him toss aside his pride so?**Kurt**It was my pride that led to my downfall. Had I been more humble, I could have...**Fred**You could have done what?**Kurt**My sons, they would.**Fred**.....**Kurt**Fred, the day you have children of your own. Make sure you spend time with them.**Fred**Of course. I will be the best father they could possibly ask for.**Kurt**No! Don't say that. It is not about being the best father!**Fred**Whatever do you mean?**Kurt**Being a father is not some prize to be won. It is not a contest. It is about putting the needs of your children before your own.**Fred**Well, obviously!**Kurt**Thinking you will be the best father is often what will bring about the opposite. I too thought I could do nothing wrong. That I always knew what was best. As a result, I saw my sons turn on me as they grew older.**Fred**I already knew that. Of course.**Kurt**\*Sigh\* You are just as clueless as I was back then.[Kurt leaves.]**Fred**W-what? I am not clueless. In fact, no one in Andaron has more clues than me!

### A Support

> **Kurt**Fred. Do you have a moment?**Fred**Of course.**Kurt**Which is more important to you. Doing what is right, or following your own heart?**Fred**When I do what is right, I follow my own heart. They are one and the same.**Kurt**Is that what you call going against your house?**Fred**Alexander broke the rules. He upset the natural order. His ambitions dragged our house down into the mud. It was only natural for me to oppose him.**Kurt**And what do you plan to do if we win this war?**Fred**I will restore the name of House Speargarden to its former glory.**Kurt**You certainly do not lack for confidence in yourself.**Fred**I am on the path of righteousness. If I start doubting myself, how can I expect others to follow my example?**Kurt**You are an interesting person, Fred. At first, you come off as quite vain, but there is no malice in your soul. Your mannerisms may lack authenticity, but I believe you mean the things you say.**Fred**Why of course. Anything else would make me a hypocrite!**Kurt**I hope for the sake of your house, that we win this war.**Fred**I know we will. We are on the good side. Good always triumphs over evil in the end. It is the natural way of things!**Kurt**Your confidence is reassuring.

## Theodor

### C Support

> **Fred**Sir Theodor.**Theodor**Sir Fred.**Fred**How are you on this most auspicious day?**Theodor**I'm alright. Yourself?**Fred**Passably well. Passably well.**Theodor**Good to hear. Did you want something?**Fred**Oh I wanted to observe your prowess in battle. I've heard good things.**Theodor**I suppose I'll take that as a compliment.**Fred**So far it's been a bit disappointing though. I expected far more from Samuel's nephew.**Theodor**Well in that case, allow me to show you what I can really do. Pay attention in this battle.**Fred**I'm ecstatic.

### B Support

> **Fred**Theodor, what would you say is the most important role of a Knight?**Theodor**Is this really a good time to be asking that?**Fred**It is never a bad time to discuss ethics.**Theodor**Well, if you insist. Honor and chivalry is most important to a Knight.**Fred**Hmpf. As I expected of a Knight of House Rose.**Theodor**Do you disagree?**Fred**I see your point, but without rules and laws, how do we maintain order and discipline?**Theodor**Order is essential, Fred, but not at the expense of justice and compassion. Honor and chivalry requires we do so regardless of personal risk to ourselves. This is what separates us from mere enforcers. It's what makes us Knights.**Fred**And ye, laws are a foundation, providing a framework within which society operates. If we disregard these in favor of 'right' and 'wrong', do we not court anarchy?**Theodor**The laws are a foundation, but we are not mere buildings, static and unchanging. In times where the rule of law fails to give guidance, a Knight must listen to his heart.**Fred**But if we let every knight follow his own code of chivalry and honor, wouldn't we risk descending into chaos?**Theodor**Hmm. You are not an easy guy to debate, Fred.**Fred**You're not too bad yourself.**Theodor**Anyway, we should probably get back to fighting.**Fred**Indeed, but let's continue this another time.**Theodor**Aye. We should.

### A Support

> **Fred**Sir Theodor...**Theodor**Now is not a good time, Fred.**Fred**I am not here to debate you. I want to offer my sympathies.**Theodor**Your sympathies?**Fred**For what happened with Lord Samuel, of course.**Theodor**I'm surprised, I thought you were here to gloat.**Fred**I take no pleasure in what Samuel did. It was a great tragedy for us all. Even though our Houses a rivals, I still had great respect for the man.**Theodor**Thank you, Fred, his betrayal... It was quite unexpected.**Fred**Family can often wound us deeper than any foe. Betrayal of trust, leaves scars not easily healed.**Theodor**Of course, you would know. Because of... Alexander.**Fred**We are not so different, you and I. We share a common fate. Over our many battles together I have come to respect you.**Theodor**The feeling is mutual, Fred. You've been a good friend.**Fred**Once this is all over, maybe the two of us can work together. Maybe House Speargarden and House Rose can become allies.**Theodor**That sounds like a splendid idea. Let's make sure we survive. I want to see this future come to pass, for both our sakes.**Fred**Agreed, my friend.

## Victoria

### C Support

> **Fred**Ah, Lady Victoria isn't it? Of the disgraced House Claymore.**Victoria**Oh, Fred! Yes, I am a Claymore, but I wouldn't call us disgraced. We've just hit a rough spot.**Fred**Hmm, a house in ruin due to debt. I'd call that quite the disgrace.**Victoria**Well, perhaps, but things like wealth, they come and go, don't they?**Fred**It's that lack of seriousness that led House Claymore to its downfall. Your father didn't manage his lands properly, and they fell to ruin.**Victoria**My father was a great man. Don't talk bad about him!**Fred**If the truth offends you, then I apologize, my lady.**Victoria**That's not an apology at all. You stupid bumblemonkey!**Fred**Calling other people names is not befitting of a Noble.**Victoria**I could give a rats ass about what you think!**Fred**I see that we've gotten off on the wrong foot, my lady. I will attempt to re-start this conversation another day.

### B Support

> **Fred**Lady Victoria, we meet again. How do you fare?**Victoria**A bit better now that you don't open up the conversation by insulting me.**Fred**Believe it or not, but I meant no offense. I was merely stating the truth.**Victoria**Well, I think you look like a sleazy badger, but I don't open up a talk with that.**Fred**I see that you still have quite a vicious tongue on you. As expected of a Claymore.**Victoria**You're not one to talk. Cousin of Alexander.**Fred**Touche, my lady. Indeed, Alexander has brought great shame over my House.**Victoria**You don't seem to be particularly bothered by that fact.**Fred**I am, but a true noble never lets his emotions get the better of them. That is something you could stand to learn a few things about.**Victoria**There you go insulting me again! You're so insufferable, Fred!**Fred**Hmm. I see I have offended you yet again. I suppose this is another failed attempt. Oh well. I will get it right next time.[Fred leaves.]**Victoria**Even when he's trying to be nice he's an insufferable jackass!

### A Support

> **Victoria**Fred, I'm sorry for lashing out. I realize I've been rather rude.**Fred**Don't worry, Lady Victoria. I am not easily offended.**Victoria**I notice you talk like this to everyone. I guess it's just how you are.**Fred**Most people tend to perceive my words the wrong way. I'm quite used to it.**Victoria**When we first met I thought you were nothing but a rude idiot. However, your bravery and skill in battle is unmatched.**Fred**I only do what is expected of a Speargarden noble.**Victoria**Fred, I was thinking. Do you think we could spar with each other?**Fred**Spar? You and me?**Victoria**You are a master of lances. I specialize in swordfighting. I have a feeling I could learn a lot by training with you.**Fred**Hmm. I do not really "train" that much with other nobles. We have servants at home to train with us for that. But I suppose we could try.**Victoria**Thank you so much, Lord Fred. I look forward to our training.**Fred**As do I.