Samuel/Supports

## Lilinette

### C Support

> **Lilinette**Eeeeek!!**Samuel**What is it Lilinette!? Are you okay? Did someone hurt you??**Lilinette**Oh no... I broke a nail!**Samuel**... Lilinette...**Lilinette**Why are you looking at me like that?**Samuel**A broken nail is not something to scream about on the battlefield.**Lilinette**Do you have any idea how long it took me to get these nails done?**Samuel**I have an idea, yes. I am usually the one waiting for you to get ready.**Lilinette**Then you should know how much work it was. And now I have to do it all over again!**Samuel**Lilinette, this is not the proper priority to make in the middle of a battle.**Lilinette**You always talk about how I should find a good husband to marry.**Samuel**I fail to see how that is relevant.**Lilinette**What if I meet my future husband on this battlefield?**Samuel**If he is bothered by a broken nail, he is not husband material.**Lilinette**Aww, that is so sweet. Would you chase him away from me, grandfather?**Samuel**With my lance. If I had to.

### B Support

> **Lilinette**Grandfather, please tell me how you and grandmother met.**Samuel**Hmm? What brough this On all of a sudden?**Lilinette**I want to know how you captured her heart, so I know what to expect when a man proposes to me.**Samuel**Hah, to tell you the truth. Your grandmother was promised to another when I met her.**Lilinette**Really? You never told me that.**Samuel**It was not very honorable of me, but I had to steal her away.**Lilinette**Aww, that is so romantic! So what did you do about her future husband?**Samuel**I challenged him to a joust, and knocked him into the dirt with my lance. Then I gave your grandmother a rose, and told her to get on my horse. She never looked back.**Lilinette**Grandfather! I cannot believe you did something like that!**Samuel**I was young and reckless, but sometimes we men have to be to get what we want.**Lilinette**I wish two knights would joust over me.

### A Support

> **Lilinette**Grandfather...**Samuel**What is it my dear? You look so sullen. Have you been crying?**Lilinette**Maybe a little bit.**Samuel**Did someone in this army say something hurtful to you?
> If it was one of the boys in camp I will make him regret it.**Lilinette**No! It's nothing like that.**Samuel**Then what? Tell me what bothers you my grandchild.**Lilinette**Do you often think about death?**Samuel**Ah, so this is what this is about. You are worried about my age?**Lilinette**It is just that I realized you will not be there to look after me forever.**Samuel**Yes Lilinette, that is true, at some point, I will be gone. I do not fear death, but I will regret leaving you alone.**Lilinette**.......**Samuel**This is why I hope you will find a husband before I pass away to the Great Beyond. I want you to have someone looking after you the way I have since you were a child.**Lilinette**I have always had a dream, that on the day of my wedding... You would walk me down the isle, and be the one to give me away.**Samuel**My dear Lilinette, nothing would make me happier.**Lilinette**Then I forbid you to die until then! You will be there on the day of my wedding. Promise me!**Samuel**I cannot promise you that, but I will try my best to achieve it.

## Baudimon

### C Support

> **Baudimon**How are you holding up, Samuel? Struggling to keep up with us?**Samuel**It will be many years yet before I let you youngsters outshine me in battle!**Baudimon**The years after the rebellion have not dulled your skills in the slightest. I am hard pressed to think anyone in this group can keep up with you.**Samuel**Your flattery warms my heart, but you are selling yourself short. Your skills have improved a lot since last we fought together. You are every bit the warrior
> your father used to be.**Baudimon**You rode into war alongside Thorgrim twice, did you not?**Samuel**I did. It was an honor to fight alongside him.**Baudimon**You've always spoken highly of my father, but what do you think about him as king?**Samuel**That is another matter entirely, I'm afraid. Do you want the true, or proper answer?**Baudimon**Are they not the same?**Samuel**Your father was a spectacular general. Just his mere presence lifted morale. It is a shame he could not continue serving Andaron in the military.**Baudimon**That's impressive, but you did not answer the question.**Samuel**I did. You just did not listen to my words.**Baudimon**Why this weird secrecy?**Samuel**As your sworn knight, I cannot lie to you. However, neither can I speak ill of my king. I am sure you understand, young master.**Baudimon**Of course. It was silly of me to ask in the first place.**Samuel**Not at all. I am always happy to answer any questions you might have. My long years of experience should be useful for more than just stories.**Baudimon**Thank you for the talk, Samuel. I am glad to have you along.

### B Support

> **Baudimon**Samuel. What do you think about my brother?**Samuel**Which one?**Baudimon**The one I constantly get into fights with.**Samuel**Just like the namesake of your house he is as unbending as pure steel. He has great strength and endurance but he lacks flexibility.**Baudimon**I don't know why, but we could just never get along. Every time we are together things just end up going bad. However Mortimer always seems able to talk him down.**Samuel**Randall feels threatened by your exploits. They overshadow his own by a mile. You built a reputation during the rebellion and many still talk of your heroic deeds. Randall gets along with Mortimer because he does not view him as a threat.**Baudimon**Speaking of Mortimer. What are your thoughts on him?**Samuel**He is a fine young boy with a sharp mind. So different from the rest of his family.. Mortimer truly took after your mother, both in appearance and personality. He is more Flameguard than steel.**Baudimon**He sadly took mother's death quite hard. Locked himself in his chambers for days. He refused to eat. We worried he might starve himself to death.**Samuel**People have different ways of coping with grief.**Baudimon**Yeah, but the strange part was once he came out, he acted like nothing had happened. He seemed fine. It was eerie, almost as if he had put the entire incident beside him.**Samuel**He might have been trying to put on a strong face in front of his brothers. You and Randall were never the ones to get slowed down by your emotions.**Baudimon**I took her death quite hard as well, but I had to look after my little brother. There was never any time to grieve.**Samuel**We both lost so many good friends during those years the rebellion went on. Death was a constant companion, and we both had to learn how to handle it. Mortimer on the other hand, was to young to partake in the fighting. He never had to toughen up that way.**Baudimon**Well. No matter what happens, I will always look out for him. He will always be my little brother.

### A Support

> **Baudimon**Samuel. Did you know my mother?**Samuel**Maria? I cannot say I knew her well, but we spoke a few times.**Baudimon**What was your impression of her?**Samuel**If I am to be frank, there was a sadness to her.**Baudimon**A sadness? What do you mean?**Samuel**On the few occasions I did speak to Maria she seemed quite distant. She spoke and listened well enough, but I could tell that her mind was elsewhere.**Baudimon**That is not how I remember her.**Samuel**Whenever she was around her sons, Maria always smiled. It is not so strange that you never saw this side of her.**Baudimon**And yet you say she was sad?**Samuel**It was my impression. That is all I can say.**Baudimon**What do you think the reason was?**Samuel**Maybe her marriage to Thorgrim was not all that great?**Baudimon**Nonsense! She loved my father!**Samuel**You asked me a question and I gave my honest answer. I meant no offense.**Baudimon**..........
> I'm sorry, Samuel. That was uncalled for. I do appreciate your honesty. Forgive me.**Samuel**There is nothing to forgive.**Baudimon**We have been through a lot together, Samuel.**Samuel**We have.**Baudimon**I have a feeling we are going into quite turbulent times. I need you by my side. I hope we can continue to stay friends.**Samuel**Of course.

## Fred

### 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.

## Theodor

### C Support

> **Samuel**Theo, are you okay?**Theodor**I'm fine, uncle.**Samuel**Please do not take any great risks in this battle.**Theodor**I am a knight, Samuel. Taking risks is what I do.**Samuel**Does your life mean so little to you? Would you throw it away for nothing?**Theodor**I am not throwing it away for nothing. I am protecting lady Aylanda. If I am not willing to give my life for her in battle, I would be a poor knight.**Samuel**Hmpf. Imagine dying for some lady who does not even love you back.**Theodor**I do not protect Aylanda out of love. I made a sacred vow as a knight.**Samuel**You made a sacred vow to House Rose as well.**Theodor**Yes, I carry the shame of that with me every day. It was not a choice I made lightly, or without regret.**Samuel**You will never find happiness serving her. Forever will you be chasing a dream.**Theodor**So, what would you have me do, uncle? Break yet another knightly vow?**Samuel**Come home and take up your mantle as the future of House Rose.**Theodor**I want nothing more, but I simply cannot. Not unless I know Aylanda is safe.**Samuel**She has someone else looking after her now.**Theodor**I am aware... But it changes nothing. I am still her sworn protector.**Samuel**Theodor...

### B Support

> **Samuel**Theo, how long is it since you trained with a lance?**Theodor**Not since I was a boy. Why do you ask?**Samuel**Do you remember how excited you were at the prospect of wielding the Rosethorn?**Theodor**What boy wouldn't be excited at the prospect of wielding a Regalia? That was a lifetime ago.**Samuel**Have you considered taking up the practice again? You were quite good at it.**Theodor**I have not used a lance since the day I broke my vows. It did not feel right to use one. I felt undeserving...**Samuel**I happen to have brought something with me from Castle Rose.**Theodor**My old training lance! I cannot believe it. Where did you find it?**Samuel**It never left your room. Why don't you hold it?**Theodor**It's lighter than I remember...**Samuel**You've gotten stronger.**Theodor**Hah, maybe so. Here you can have it back.**Samuel**Keep it. The lance is yours.**Theodor**Uncle, I see what you are doing.**Samuel**Whatever do you mean?**Theodor**You think that by giving me this lance, I will take up practice again.**Samuel**Well, it is your uncle's right to dream, is it not?**Theodor**Heh, maybe so. Thank you for the lance. If anything, it is a nice memory.

### A Support

> **Samuel**Theodor, it has given me a lot of joy to fight beside you in these battles.**Theodor**I feel the same way, Samuel. Yet, I sense a sadness in you. Is something wrong?**Samuel**My dear nephew, I have not been entirely honest with you.**Theodor**What are you talking about, uncle?**Samuel**I have lost faith in the young master.**Theodor**In Baudimon? Why would you say such a thing?**Samuel**After he maimed you and married that Lightbringer princess, he has changed. I no longer believe he sees clearly.**Theodor**......**Samuel**You see it too, do you not? Baudimon is not fit to rule.**Theodor**What are you implying, uncle?**Samuel**We must look after ourselves, House Rose is all that matters.**Theodor**I already told you, my loyalty is to Aylanda. I will not forsake her.**Samuel**Will you follow her even if it leads to your death?**Theodor**Yes. I will. Nothing will make me break my sacred oath to her.**Samuel**Is this because you love her?**Theodor**No, uncle. This goes far beyond that. I believe in her cause.**Samuel**You would truly support the Lightbringers over your own family over House Rose?**Theodor**As much as I love my family, I was born into that position. No one asked me if I wanted to become a knight of Rose. With Aylanda however, I made my own choice to serve her.**Samuel**......**Samuel**Theo, when I die, the Rosethorn lance will be passed onto you. Do you know what that means?**Theodor**That I will be the new lord of House Rose.**Samuel**And will you lead our house? Will you take up the mantle?**Theodor**As long as I can continue to serve my lady.**Samuel**I see...**Theodor**Uncle, why are you acting so strange?**Samuel**Let us keep moving. We must not linger.[Samuel leaves.]**Theodor**Uncle...

## Christina

### C Support

> **Samuel**Christina, if you're going to be here you need to practice your stance.**Christina**What about it, Grandfather?**Samuel**It's sloppy. Your form is all over the place. Stand with your back straight! Keep your lance pointed upwards, never let it drag after you as you walk.**Christina**Oh Grandfather, you worry too much! I've been getting by just fine.**Samuel**Getting by won't cut it on a real battlefield, Christina.**Christina**But I've been practicing my curtsy with the lance. Like this, see?**Samuel**Christina, this is serious. This isn't about being charming, it's about staying alive.**Christina**Oh, but Grandfather, isn't charm another form of defense?**Samuel**Not when a spear is pointed at you.**Christina**I'll be fine. I can just disarm the enemy with my beautiful eyes!**Samuel**Go practice your stance, Christina. No more playing around.**Christina**You're no fun.

### B Support

> **Christina**Grandfather, was Father... was he much better than me when he was my age?**Samuel**Why do you ask, Christina?**Christina**I want to know if I'm living up to his name.**Samuel**Hmm, your father... Gideon, he was something else. Even at your age, he was on another level.**Christina**So, I'm not as good as him...**Samuel**No, you're not.**Christina**Oh...**Samuel**But that doesn't mean you can't be as good as him, or even better.**Christina**You really think I can surpass him?**Samuel**Out of all the Rose nobles you have the most potential.**Christina**Do you really mean that?**Samuel**I do, but this talent comes with a price. You are also prone to taking shortcuts. Like Lilinette, you can be lazy.**Christina**Isn't that just called being smart?**Samuel**Not always. There are certain shortcuts you simply cannot take, granddaughter. Keep working hard, and stop slacking off. Maybe you'll surpass your father.**Christina**Alright, I promise I will!

### A Support

> **Samuel**Christina, come here.**Christina**What is it, grandfather?**Samuel**I want you to take the Rosethorn lance and return home to Lady Beatrice. If I die, you have to continue wielding it in the name of our House.**Christina**What? But why?**Samuel**It is no longer safe to remain here.**Christina**Has it ever been safe?**Samuel**Don't talk back to me, young lady. Do as I say, now!**Christina**.......**Samuel**Having difficulties hearing?**Christina**I refuse...**Samuel**What!? How dare you!**Christina**I am a Knight of House Rose. I will not turn tail and run! I will fight on this battlefield alongside you, or die trying!**Samuel**Oh, my sweet naive granddaughter. You don't understand the situation.**Christina**if I don't understand it then please explain it to me.**Samuel**I cannot. You just have to listen.**Christina**Sorry, no can do. I won't obey that command. That's not what a real Knight would do.**Samuel**Bah, you're as stubborn as your mother was.**Christina**Thank you.**Samuel**That was not a compliment...**Christina**I know, but still, it's nice hearing that I remind you of her.**Samuel**I just don't want you to meet the same fate as she did...**Christina**What do you mean by that, grandfather? I won't die, I have you protecting me!**Samuel**It's... nothing. Let's focus on the battle ahead.