Baudimon/Supports

## Jakka

### C Support

> **Baudimon**How are you holding up, buddy?**Jakka**Passably well. How about you? Taken any hits yet?**Baudimon**This is nothing compared to the battles we fought in during the rebellion.**Jakka**Well, that's nice to hear, but did you want something, Baud? I'm kinda busy here. Is there another reason you are stopping to chat with me in the middle of a fight?**Baudimon**I am just making sure you can keep up with me.**Jakka**Don't patronize me! I can keep up with you on a good day.**Baudimon**Sure, you can, but not every day is a good day.**Jakka**Pfft, you may have been stronger than me when we last fought, but no more. I'm starting to rival you in terms of skill. A few more months and I'll surpass you.**Baudimon**That's good to hear, brother. I like your confidence.

### B Support

> **Baudimon**Jakka. When was the last time you saw your family?**Jakka**A couple of months, I think. I don't get many chances to visit, being a mercenary and all.**Baudimon**How's your little sis doing?**Jakka**Femke? She's alright. She spends most of her time looking after mom. Someone has to do it ever since dad passed away.**Baudimon**It's a damn shame what happened to your old man. Things would have been different were he still alive.**Jakka**Dad was a soldier. He always knew he might have to give his life for Andaron. Though I always expected he would die on the battlefield, not from some plague.**Baudimon**The Styxian plague claimed many lives. I lost some family members to it as well.**Jakka**Damn those necromancers for unleashing it on us. I will never forgive them.**Baudimon**To be fair, Jakka. They unleashed it on us because we were invading their country. It was self-defense. They had the right.**Jakka**Pah. They are cowards. All of them. They could not match our strength, so they resorted to their black magic.**Baudimon**Your anger is understandable, Jakka. Though I think you would do well to visit your family at some point. Make sure you spend some time with your mom while you still have her.**Jakka**Yeah Baud, I will do that. I promise you I will.

### A Support

> **Jakka**Hey Baud. You doing alright, friend? You've been looking a little tired.**Baudimon**Hey Jakka. Well, you know. A lot has been going on lately.**Jakka**Tell me about it. Who could have foreseen all that happened in these past weeks?**Baudimon**Jakka, I have this strange feeling that something bad might happen soon.**Jakka**Haven't plenty of bad things happened already?**Baudimon**I guess, but this feels different. I can't shake the feeling that something awful might happen.**Jakka**I'm sure it's nothing. You are just experiencing some nerves.**Baudimon**Jakka. If something were to happen to me, you would look after Aylanda, right?**Jakka**Of course, I would. You know that.**Baudimon**Thank you. That means a lot.**Jakka**Hey. What's the matter with you? It's not like you to get this gloomy.**Baudimon**I guess I'm just starting to get old.**Jakka**Well, we're not teenagers anymore. That's for sure.**Baudimon**What do you plan on doing after all this is over? When you are no longer able to work as a mercenary.**Jakka**Me? Oh, I'd like to open a restaurant in the capital.**Baudimon**Really? I never took you for a cook.**Jakka**Well, maybe I won't be the one making the food, but I'd like to run the place. A little cozy corner away from the noise. Where people can eat a meal in peace. Maybe get served drinks by a cute girl.**Baudimon**You never told me about this.**Jakka**You never asked.**Baudimon**You know what? Once all this is over I would love to help you with this dream. We could start something together?**Jakka**I'd like that a lot, Baud.**Baudimon**It's a deal then.**Jakka**Aye. It's a deal.

## Samuel

### 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.

## Colter

### C Support

> **Colter**Boss, I got something to report.**Baudimon**Alright, let's hear it.**Colter**I've mapped out the enemy positions. You can see their formations here. I've written it all down on this note. What I do next is up to you, Baud. Would you like me to infiltrate solo? I can also play the role of support. I can harass the enemy forces or try to steal some supplies for our troops.**Baudimon**Hmm, you do whatever you feel is most beneficial to our team. I trust your judgment, Colt.**Colter**Got it. I will return to you when I have more to report.**Baudimon**Reliable as always.**Colter**It's what I'm here for.

### B Support

> **Baudimon**Hey Colter.**Colter**What's up boss?**Baudimon**Hang back a little in today's battle, ok? No need to constantly risk your life.**Colter**You pay me to do the dangerous jobs. It's what I'm here for, boss.**Baudimon**I know, but sometimes I worry you go above your paygrade.**Colter**I don't understand.**Baudimon**You may be a thief and one of my most reliable men. However, you're also a friend. I don't want you to die.**Colter**I'm not a great warrior, Baud. I can't fight like you or Jakka.**Baudimon**I know, that's why I want you to be more careful.**Colter**So that's why you have to let me do what I'm good at out there. Sneaking around, avoiding the enemies, attacking from behind. These are things I am good at. It makes me a valuable asset. If you take that away from me, I'm just dead weight out here.**Baudimon**I get what you mean, I just don't want to use you like a tool.**Colter**I know you don't, which is exactly why I choose to follow you into battle. You're a good man, so let me serve you.**Baudimon**Alright Colter, just promise me you'll be careful out there.**Colter**I won't do anything stupid.

## Shom

### C Support

> **Baudimon**Shom, come here.**Shom**Hmm? You want something? I'm busy killing stuff.**Baudimon**By the divines, will you slow down? You're incredibly reckless today. You trying to get yourself killed?**Shom**Death in battle doesn't sound like a bad way to go.**Baudimon**Look, you can't just go and get yourself killed on my watch. I've lost enough friends already.**Shom**You say that like you are the only one who has lost people you care about.**Baudimon**I know I'm not, but I know your pain too. I am aware of what you're going through.**Shom**I find that very hard to believe.**Baudimon**I don't have time to argue with you out on the battlefield, Shom. Be less reckless, that's an order.**Shom**Whatever you say, boss.

### B Support

> **Shom**Baud, I would like to apologize to you. I was unreasonable the other day.**Baudimon**You're always unreasonable Shom.**Shom**Way to kick a guy when he's down.**Baudimon**Sorry, I guess I'm a little grumpy today as well.**Shom**I just wanted to let you know I'll be more careful from now on.**Baudimon**That's good, Shom. I know that's what Jacob would have wanted.**Shom**Yeah, I suppose. Thanks for always putting up with my antics.**Baudimon**That's what friends are for.

## Victoria

### 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.

## Mortimer

### C Support

> **Baudimon**Mortimer, please don't hesitate to get behind me in this battle. I'll keep you safe from any harm.**Mortimer**I am fine Baudimon. There is no need to worry over me.**Baudimon**Mother would never forgive me if something happened to you.**Mortimer**I suppose.**Baudimon**Do you miss her?**Mortimer**Baudimon, this is hardly the time or place to speak of such things.**Baudimon**I just find it strange how you never talk about Maria. You two were so close. While Randall and I were out traveling with father, you stayed behind with her. You two must have spent so much time together back at Castle Steel.**Mortimer**Is there a reason you are bringing this up?**Baudimon**I just think it's important we talk about her every now and then. Make sure she's not forgotten.**Mortimer**I'm sorry Baudimon, but I have no desire to discuss this with you.**Baudimon**.............
> He's still grieving...

### B Support

> **Baudimon**There you are. Glad to see you still alive and kicking, brother.**Mortimer**You as well.**Baudimon**Is something wrong? You look... uneasy.**Mortimer**We are in a battle. Of course I'm uneasy.**Baudimon**I get what you mean, but we're almost done. Just a little longer, and the throne is mine.**Mortimer**Yeah. Indeed.**Baudimon**Okay, seriously. What's the matter? I can tell something is up with you.**Mortimer**Brother, forgive me. I have not been entirely honest with you.**Baudimon**What do you mean?**Mortimer**..............**Baudimon**Mortimer, if you know something, you have to tell me about it.**Mortimer**Please don't pay me any heed, Baud. I'm not acting rationally right now.**Baudimon**Alright, well I won't push the issue. Come talk to me later if you want.**Mortimer**Of course.**Baudimon**Alright, I'm off. Take care!**Mortimer**..............
> Please forgive me... I can't go back now.