Victoria/Supports

## Jakka

### C Support

> **Victoria**Uhh. Hey Jakka.**Jakka**Hello Victoria.**Victoria**You doing alright?**Jakka**Can't complain. Kinda busy right now though. What do you want?**Victoria**Oh. Uhm. I just wanted to talk.**Jakka**Now's not the best time.**Victoria**Oh sure. Maybe we can fight together side by side then?**Jakka**I think you would be better suited elsewhere. I am doing quite alright here. I think there are others in need of cavalry support.**Victoria**Oh... Uhm... I...**Jakka**Hmm? Did I say anything wrong?**Victoria**It's... it's nothing.**Jakka**Hmm? What's wrong with her? Women can be so strange.

### B Support

> **Jakka**Hey, Victoria.**Victoria**Oh. Uhm. Jakka. Hello!**Jakka**Just wanted to say, nice work out here. You're doing great!**Victoria**Uh... What?**Jakka**You're fighting hard. Keep up the good work!**Victoria**Uh. Thank you?**Jakka**That's all I wanted to say. Take care.[Jakka leaves.]**Victoria**W-wait. Jakka. Come back here![Jakka returns.]**Jakka**Oh? What's the problem then?**Victoria**You promised we would spend some time together in camp. But you have hardly had time for me at all since I joined. Every time I come over, you just brush me off!**Jakka**I have a lot of responsibilities. It's not always easy to find time to chat with the soldiers.**Victoria**The soldiers? Is that all I am to you, Jakka? Just another soldier to look after!?**Jakka**Hey. What's gotten into you? You know we are more than that.**Victoria**We are?**Jakka**Of course. We are friends.**Victoria**Well... I thought that maybe... We could be more than friends?**Jakka**Oh... Now I see.**Victoria**... Well?**Jakka**Yeah. I'm sorry Victoria. That ship has sailed.**Victoria**.....**Jakka**I used to have a thing for you during the rebellion, but that was before...**Victoria**Before what?**Jakka**I'm sorry Victoria. I fell in love with someone else. And I never got over her.**Victoria**Wait, what!?**Jakka**It's not something I've told a lot of people. I don't think I'll ever love anyone again.**Victoria**\*Sniff\***Jakka**Victoria. Please don't cry.**Victoria**J-just leave me alone, please.[Victoria leaves.]**Jakka**Man. This sucks.

### A Support

> **Jakka**.....**Victoria**What do you want?**Jakka**You can't just keep avoiding me forever, Victoria.**Victoria**I can, and I will.**Jakka**Come on. Don't be like that.**Victoria**You were the reason I ran away from my marriage. Do you know that?**Jakka**Really?**Victoria**Henry wasn't all that bad. I think I even felt something for him at some point.**Jakka**.....**Victoria**But every time I closed my eyes, all I could think about was you.**Jakka**Well. I am pretty handsome.**Victoria**Don't joke about this!**Jakka**Sorry. Keep going.**Victoria**You were the reason I came back here. And I just hoped maybe we could... Oh maybe I am just a stupid, naive girl.**Jakka**No. I don't think you are.**Victoria**Really?**Jakka**I think maybe there's a chance for us. If we survive this whole ordeal, maybe we can find out?**Victoria**Do you really mean that?**Jakka**I want you to hold on to this. It was my mother's ring. If we survive this, give it back to me at the end. Maybe we can talk...**Victoria**J-jakka. You are making me blush.**Jakka**Hey. There's nothing more adorable than a blushing girl.

## Bjarki

### C Support

> **Victoria**WOW! You are really big!**Bjarki**Hmm? What was that?**Victoria**Your muscles are huge!**Bjarki**..... Why are you touching my biceps?**Victoria**I bet you could crush
> my head like a grape.**Bjarki**Quite possibly.**Victoria**Is it true that the Vikings
> tear their enemies to pieces?**Bjarki**I am sure someone
> has at some point.**Victoria**Wow. And look at your
> beard. It is sooo long.**Bjarki**You seem quite fascinated.**Victoria**Hey. Can I ride on
> your shoulders?**Bjarki**No.**Victoria**Aw. Please? Come on.
> Just a little bit!**Bjarki**No.**Victoria**Maybe later then?**Bjarki**..... No.[Bjarki leaves.]**Victoria**Not a very sociable fellow, that one.

### B Support

> **Victoria**Hey Bjarki. Look
> what I found.**Bjarki**Ah. My knife.**Victoria**I knew it was yours.
> I found it on the ground.**Bjarki**Thank you.
> I thought I lost it.**Victoria**It is a very big knife.
> Do you use it for fighting?**Bjarki**No. It is a carving knife.**Victoria**Carving?**Bjarki**Yes. I make figurines.**Victoria**Wow. Really? Can I see?**Bjarki**Yes. One moment.[Bjarki gives Victoria a figurine.]**Victoria**Woah. That is beautiful. It's a Viking Longship!**Bjarki**I modelled it after the one who brought me and Berit here.**Victoria**This is incredible. You are an artist.**Bjarki**Oh. Thank you. It is not so special.**Victoria**You are too humble, Bjarki. Look at all the little details. You even carved symbols on the inside of the ship!**Bjarki**I only tried copying it as best as I could.**Victoria**When I was a girl, my mother told me stories about Vikings. She said they were all brutal killers who murdered for sport.**Bjarki**For some of my kinsmen that is sadly the truth.**Victoria**I never knew that a Viking
> could have a gentle side. Not until I met you.**Bjarki**Well. Hmm. That is good to hear.**Victoria**Well. I suppose I have to get going. Take care, okay**Bjarki**Mm. Yes. You too.

### A Support

> **Bjarki**Victoria.**Victoria**Oh. Hello Bjarki.**Bjarki**I have something.**Victoria**Hmm? What is this?**Bjarki**.....**Victoria**Oh. Is this for me?**Bjarki**Yes.**Victoria**You... Made a figurine... of me?**Bjarki**Do you like it?**Victoria**I love it. It is amazing!
> Look. It's meee!**Bjarki**I am glad you like it.**Victoria**You even included my horse.
> Look at how nice the saddle is!**Bjarki**.....**Victoria**Thank you, Bjarki[Victoria gives Bjarki a hug.]**Bjarki**Oh... Uhm..**Victoria**Oh I am sorry. I just got very happy and I wanted to hug you.**Bjarki**It is quite alright.**Victoria**This is a lovely gift, Bjarki. I will treasure it forever.**Bjarki**Mm. That is good to hear.**Victoria**One of these days, I will get you a
> gift too. It will be something nice!**Bjarki**I look forward to it.

## Ariel

### C Support

> **Victoria**Ariel. How are you holding up?**Ariel**I think I'm doing okay.**Victoria**A lot has happened since you joined up with us.**Ariel**Indeed, it has.**Victoria**Hey. You look tired. Are you okay?**Ariel**I suppose.**Victoria**What's wrong?**Ariel**I overheard some of the other soldiers talking about me.**Victoria**What were they saying?**Ariel**Not good things.**Victoria**I have been making sure to tell everyone that those rumors about you are false!**Ariel**I suppose some rumors die hard.**Victoria**You are not a butcher! I will make sure everyone knows that!**Ariel**Victoria. You don't need to do this. Your insistence might lead some people to think you are covering for me. Don't jeopardize your own reputation in an attempt to save mine.**Victoria**You are my friend, and I will do anything to make people stop badmouthing you!**Ariel**Oh Victoria. What have I done to deserve you?

### B Support

> **Victoria**It's been a while since we sat around in the gardens of Ashburn castle.**Ariel**I really enjoyed the time we spent together there.**Victoria**Me too. It made my stay there tolerable.**Ariel**I remember the day you arrived at the castle, Henry was beside himself. He kept telling me what a beautiful woman he was going to marry.**Victoria**Yeah...**Ariel**But I could tell you did not love him. I knew things were going to end badly. I tried telling him, but he wouldn't listen.**Victoria**In truth, I felt a little bit of something for Henry at first.**Ariel**You did?**Victoria**He wasn't bad looking. He was strong and tough. I liked his laugh.**Ariel**What changed?**Victoria**I saw how he completely changed around his father.**Ariel**Ah...**Victoria**When Lord Geoffrey was around, Henry became all tough-like. He acted like I didn't matter. Told me to shut up if I spoke. Once he even threatened to hit me in front of his father.**Ariel**Henry always tried to please our dad by behaving just like him.**Victoria**I could tell it was nothing but an act. But I still couldn't marry someone like that.**Ariel**But that was not the only reason you lost interest, right?**Victoria**Whatever do you mean?**Ariel**Oh Victoria. Don't think I have forgotten? When you arrived at the castle you told me you already had a crush.**Victoria**Eep! You remember!?**Ariel**You told me he was part of the rebels, which means he might be in this army right now. You better tell me who it is!**Victoria**I g-gotta go!**Ariel**Victoria, come back here!

### A Support

> **Ariel**Come on Victoria. Tell me who it is!**Victoria**O-okay, but only if you promise you won't tell anyone.**Ariel**Hey, I'm your bestie, right? I can keep a secret.**Victoria**A-alright. It's Jakka...**Ariel**That's pretty much what I figured.**Victoria**W-wait. Is it that obvious!?**Ariel**You keep looking over at him when you think no one is watching.**Victoria**Oh my gosh. This is so embarrassing. Do you think anyone else knows?**Ariel**Most likely.**Victoria**Aaaah. I am going to die!**Ariel**I'm sure you will be fine.**Victoria**D-do you think there's a chance for us? Me and Jakka that is.**Ariel**Hmm.**Victoria**What do you mean hmm!?**Ariel**I don't think he has the same infatuation for you as you have for him, sadly.**Victoria**What!?**Ariel**It is clear to me that his heart is with someone else. Though I do not know who.**Victoria**.......**Ariel**I'm sorry Victoria. As your friend I think it's more important to be honest with you.**Victoria**N-no it's fine Ariel. I appreciate it. Besides, I will always have you, right?**Ariel**That's for sure, Victoria. No matter what happens we will always be together!

## Aisha

### C Support

> **Victoria**Hey you! Pirate wench! What's your deal?**Aisha**Huh? What are you talking about?**Victoria**Who are you to show up and act so chummy with Jakka?**Aisha**Girl, is this really the time and place to talk about each other's pasts? I'd rather go back to fighting.**Victoria**Not so fast, I will have my answers!**Aisha**... Why?**Victoria**Why? Umm... We.. We got assigned to the same position and I need to know who I am fighting besides!**Aisha**Look, I'd rather not talk about myself and I don't care much about who I'm fighting with. I just want to get into the thick of things.**Victoria**Grr, so you're just a crazy person. Going into battle without armor. Not caring about your allies?**Aisha**I guess.**Victoria**Fine. Very well. Then go get yourself killed for all I care.**Aisha**Thanks, I'll do just that.[Aisha leaves.]**Victoria**That could have gone better. The only thing I learned is that she's a damn lunatic. What does Jakka see in her??

### B Support

> **Victoria**Still alive somehow, I see.**Aisha**Aye, to our mutual dismay, I still draw breath, somehow.**Victoria**I have watched you fight and I must say, I have never seen anyone brawl like you. Where did you learn to fight?**Aisha**By brawling with Brandon's men. We often fight on deck.**Victoria**Is that so?**Aisha**I got lucky. In my first few fights, folks underestimated me because they saw an inexperienced girl. By the time I earned a few scars and the men started taking me seriously I had worked it out.**Victoria**That sounds harrowing! Why don't you wear armor?**Aisha**Armor is part of a state of mind in which you admit the possibility of being hit. When I go into battle I don't think, I rely on instinct to dodge and deflect.**Victoria**That still sounds crazy, but somehow makes sense, I guess. So uhm... I am wondering.... Why did you decide to answer my questions this time?**Aisha**It is the seafolks way to meet hostility with hostility and respect with respect. The last time you approached me like a raving lunatic, so I responded in kind.**Victoria**I guess can get a little carried away sometimes. I just didn't know how to properly approach you.**Aisha**Because you saw me talking with Jakka and got jealous?**Victoria**Yeah, that's basically it. Is it that obvious?**Aisha**I'm surely not the only one that noticed you stealing glances at him constantly. I can't blame you, he's a handsome fella.**Victoria**So how do you two know each other?**Aisha**Brandon, the man I sailed with until I joined you guys, is his stepfather, so we met a few times here and there, that's all there is.**Victoria**Really? That's it?**Aisha**Well, I would lie, if I said he hadn't piqued my interest.**Victoria**Well, then. In that case I consider you my rival! I'll even try adopting that "no think" style of yours.**Aisha**Haha. You're on then. May the best woman win!

### A Support

> **Aisha**So, have you made any progress yet?**Victoria**Ah, hello Aisha. I tried your no-thinkin
> thing, but it just doesn't work for me.
> My mind is always racing during battle,
>
>
>
> recalling all the lessons and the drills.**Aisha**Keep practicing. You'll get
> the hang of it, I'm sure.**Victoria**Yeah...**Aisha**Is everything ok?**Victoria**I tried talking to Jakka and he blew me off. I feel so terrible. I ran away from my wedding because I had feelings for him. I trained every day so I could be useful and help him out. And what does it get me? Absolutely nothing...**Aisha**Oh Victoria, I'm so sorry, if it makes you feel better, I didn't get anywhere with him either.**Victoria**For the last few years almost all I did revolved around him. Maybe I should try something new, clear my mind of him.**Aisha**Same goes for me. I was planning to go on a journey, maybe do a little mercenary or merchant work. I could always use a partner. The red haired merchant sisters have a nice ring to it. Doesn't it?**Victoria**You know what? I think I might just take you up on that offer. Stupid Jakka will regret ignoring us when we're rich and famous.**Aisha**That's the spirit!

## Baudimon

### C Support

> **Baudimon**Victoria, I need to speak with you.**Victoria**Oh hey Baudimon! What's going on? Make it snappy! No time to waste!**Baudimon**That's what I wanted to speak with you about. You're much too hasty. You keep leaving us behind in battle.**Victoria**Well, yeah, but so what? I need to pull my weight.**Baudimon**Listen. You're putting yourself and our comrades in danger with these stunts. What if you get in over your head? People could die if we break formation.**Victoria**I understand, but this is what I'm good at. Every foe down is one less threat for you!**Baudimon**Victoria. Do you remember how many friends we lost in the rebellion?**Victoria**I try to forget.**Baudimon**I'm sure you remember their faces, right? Our friends, even some of our enemies. If you keep charging into enemy lines like that, you will join the fallen.**Victoria**A-Alright, Baud. Sorry.**Baudimon**Just looking out for you.

### B Support

> **Victoria**Um, Baudimon... about our last talk, I-**Baudimon**Wait, Victoria. I want to apologize. Though I stand by what I said, I shouldn't put all that weight on your shoulders. I'm sorry.**Victoria**Let me explain. You asked if I remember the friends we lost in the rebellion. Well, I do.**Baudimon**..............**Victoria**Some days are worse than others. but they're almost always there. The dreams are the worst of all. The dead or dying strewn about.**Baudimon**..............**Victoria**Even when I'm awake, I can see it, death hiding behind every corner. And if I slow down for too long I fear it will catch up to me as well.**Baudimon**I feel the same way.**Victoria**If we both still struggle with it after this long, I suppose, it will never go away.**Baudimon**No. You just find something to live for. For so long, I only lived for booze. Now I live for Aylanda and our child. They give me strength.**Victoria**Something to live for...**Baudimon**Yes, you'll find it eventually. Just don't give up.**Victoria**Thank you, Baudimon. I promise, I won't.

## Fred

### 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.