Theodor/Supports

## Aylanda

### C Support

> **Theodor**Aylanda, are you okay? You are not hurt?**Aylanda**I am quite alright Theo. Do not worry about me.**Theodor**Please be careful in this battle. If you were to fall here...**Aylanda**Then what?**Theodor**Then the five years I spent looking for you would be for nothing.**Aylanda**Really? Is that the only reason?**Theodor**What!?**Aylanda**You make it sound like it would be an inconvenience to you.**Theodor**That is not what I meant!**Aylanda**.....**Aylanda**Forgive me Theo, That was insensitive of me.**Theodor**There is no need to ask my forgiveness, princess.**Aylanda**Am I really a princess anymore though?"**Theodor**Of course. You are the rightful princess of Andaron.**Aylanda**I think House Steel might have some objections to that claim.**Theodor**House Steel are violent usurpers. I do not care what they think.**Aylanda**And what about House Rose? If memory serves, they also suppored the rebellion.**Theodor**.....**Aylanda**Or do you not care about what your house thinks either?**Theodor**Of course I care. It was not an easy choice.**Aylanda**Why did you abandon your family for me, Theo?**Theodor**It was the right thing to do. I was your sworn retainer. Breaking an oath is the worst thing a knight can do.**Aylanda**But you had to break an oath to serve me. You broke your oath to serve House Rose.**Theodor**I would be an oathbreaker regardless of outcome.**Aylanda**So why pick your oath to me over your oath to your family? Both should have equal value.**Theodor**Because you mean more to me than my family.**Aylanda**What a terrible thing to say! You should always be loyal to your own family first.**Theodor**P-Princess... I....**Aylanda**Please leave me alone. I need to think...**Theodor**.....

### B Support

> **Aylanda**Theo, don't you ever get tired of me?**Theodor**Hmm? Where did this come from?**Aylanda**I've always been so crass with you, and yet you keep putting up with me.**Theodor**I'm your retainer. I swore an oath...**Aylanda**We already discussed this. You had to break an oath to stay with me.**Theodor**That may be true, but I made a choice, and I'm sticking with it.**Aylanda**Even on days where I get completely insufferable?**Theodor**Even on days where you get a little insufferable, yes.**Aylanda**Hahaha.**Theodor**What's so funny?**Aylanda**It is not often I get you to admit something like that. It's honestly quite refreshing.**Theodor**You find being called insufferable refreshing?**Aylanda**I wish you would speak your mind a bit more often in my presence. You don't have to pretend like being around me is all sunshine and roses.**Theodor**Most of the time I enjoy your company.**Aylanda**But not all the time?**Theodor**No. Not all the time princess.**Aylanda**What are some of the things about me that annoy you the most?**Theodor**Please. This is hardly befitting for a retainer to talk about.**Aylanda**Why not? Watching over me does not mean you have to sing my praises.**Theodor**I almost get the impression you want me to insult you.**Aylanda**I don't like being around people who praise me up into the clouds. Sometimes it's nice to just hear what people really think about me.**Theodor**Do you think I have not been honest with you?**Aylanda**Sometimes it does feels that way.**Theodor**Hmm. Well, I will try to be more honest with you from now on. If you do something that angers me, I will let you know about it.**Aylanda**Thank you, Theo. I appreciate that.

### A Support

> **Theodor**Aylanda, what do you have there?**Aylanda**I picked this for you.[Aylanda gives Theodor a rose.]**Theodor**It's a beautiful rose, just like the sigil of my house. Where did you find it?[**Aylanda**That does not matter, Theo. I want you to wear it for me.**Theodor**I would be honored to, but what brought this on all of a sudden?**Aylanda**I suppose this is my way of apologizing.**Theodor**You have nothing to apologize for.**Aylanda**I do. I am sorry for making you forsake your family.**Theodor**That was a choice I made.**Aylanda**I am sorry that I will never be able to give you a new one. In your heart, that is what you always wanted, right?**Theodor**Princess... I....**Aylanda**You mean a lot to me, you know. Just not in the way you want.**Theodor**Princess, please stop...**Aylanda**Do you think it is easy for me to see the pain I cause you? To see a person who has sacrificed so much for me. Only to get nothing in return except more suffering?**Theodor**Aylanda, shut your mouth!**Aylanda**W-What? Theo?**Theodor**For once I will allow myself to be blunt with you, princess. I will not allow you to tarnish our relationship in this way.**Aylanda**Tarnish...?**Theodor**If you think all you bring me is suffering, then release me from your service.**Aylanda**.......**Theodor**On the night where the royal castle was besieged, I made a terribly difficult choice. I chose to forsake everything I loved. Why would you insult that decision by claiming that you only bring me pain?**Aylanda**.......**Theodor**Being your retainer gives me more joy than you could possibly know. To serve and protect you gives my Knighthood meaning, and purpose. You think I am only doing this for personal gain? How insulting!**Aylanda**Theo... I am so sorry... I only meant that...**Theodor**Keep your opinions to yourself. If you think I am only doing this to get something back, then find yourself another retainer.**Aylanda**Forgive me. That was very insensitive of me.**Theodor**.......I accept your apology, princess. Can we please move on now? I just want to serve you as your retainer, like I always have.**Aylanda**Yes, Theo. I would lilke that. I am very happy to have you.**Theodor**Thank you for the rose. I will wear it with pride.**Aylanda**I love you, Theo. You really mean the world to me.**Theodor**I... love you too, Ayla.

## Samuel

### 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...

## Lilinette

### C Support

> **Lilinette**Uncle Theo!**Theodor**Uh, hello there Lilinette.**Lilinette**What is the matter?**Theodor**It is just that I am not used to being called uncle.**Lilinette**Am I embarrassing you?**Theodor**A little bit. I am only ten years your senior, you know.**Lilinette**My father always said there was a big age gap between you and him.**Theodor**That is true. My older brother
> always felt so distant from me. He was a grownup and I was just a stupid kid trying to follow him.**Lilinette**Father used to say you were extremely talented.**Theodor**Really? He said that? It never felt that way.**Lilinette**You became a mage knight at the age of twelve. I could not even apply my own makeup at that age.**Theodor**Hah, I still remember how you kept chasing me around the palace gardens all day. You wanted to become a mage knight too. You were such a cute child back then.**Lilinette**Uncle Theo! Now you are the one embarrassing me!

### B Support

> **Lilinette**Uncle Theo? I want to
> ask you something.**Theodor**Yes?**Lilinette**Do you regret your decision to not side
> with your family during the rebellion?**Theodor**No.**Lilinette**Really? Not even a little bit?**Theodor**It was a difficult choice, and I did
> have a lot of conflicting emotions.
> In the end, I felt no regret. I did
> the right thing. Of that I am sure.**Lilinette**Hmm, it is understandable I suppose.
> Aylanda is a pretty woman.**Theodor**Lilinette. It had nothing
> to do with her beauty.**Lilinette**Not even just a little bit?**Theodor**Not at all. It was about
> honor and duty.**Lilinette**I think you are being a
> little dishonest with me.**Theodor**Enough! I need to
> focus on this battle.[Theodor leaves.]**Lilinette**Wow, he really gets
> sensitive over that.

### A Support

> **Theodor**Lilinette, what do you think is the future of our house?**Lilinette**The future of our house? That is a serious question.**Theodor**It is an important topic. One we should discuss more at length.**Lilinette**I must admit, I never really thought much about it.**Theodor**Have you ever considered that one day, you might have to lead?**Lilinette**I could never imagine myself in such a position, Theo. Not while you are around.**Theodor**I could never take that position for obvious reasons.**Lilinette**Well, I don't really feel comfortable with it either.**Theodor**Then from this day forth, we will begin our training together. I will make sure to teach you everything I know.**Lilinette**U-uncle Theo, that sounds very scary.**Theodor**It will be, for a little bit, but I am confident you can handle it. You have a lot of potential, you need to begin harnessing it.**Lilinette**Do you really think so?**Theodor**I know it. You are as much a member of House Rose as I am.**Lilinette**A-alright Uncle Theo, I guess I can give it a try!**Theodor**hat's the spirit. We will begin the training next time we make camp.

## Christina

### C Support

> **Theodor**Christina.**Christina**Oh, hi Uncle Theo!**Theodor**How are you feeling?**Christina**I'm good! It's nice to be able to help in battle.**Theodor**Are you sure? If you want to fall back, I won't stop you.**Christina**I'm alright, Uncle Theo. Don't worry about me.**Theodor**Well, I must insist that you stay by my side during battle, then.**Christina**What? Why!?**Theodor**Isn't it obvious? You're a child! I don't want to watch you die!**Christina**Oh come ON!! I'm fourteen, I can take care of myself!**Theodor**Yes, you're fourteen. And, you're proving my point!**Christina**You're not listening to me, Uncle! I don't want to hide behind you. How can I ever improve if you're protecting me all of the time?**Theodor**Christina, please...**Christina**No! Ugh, just get away from me!**Theodor**....

### B Support

> **Theodor**Christina, please, talk to me.**Christina**....**Theodor**Christina! Do not ignore me! We are on the field of battle!**Christina**Hmph, what do YOU want?**Theodor**Come here, I want to show you something.**Christina**Huh? This is...**Theodor**This is the scar Baudimon gave me. I was angry, drunk, and attacked him. He defended himself, and I almost lost my arm in the process.**Christina**Why are you showing me this?**Theodor**I made one mistake, and it nearly cost me my life.**Christina**...**Theodor**You're fourteen, Christina. Do you think our foes will spare you because you're young?**Christina**No.**Theodor**Always remember what's at stake, here. If you run off alone, you're in danger. I don't want to have to bury you.**Christina**I understand. I'm sorry.**Theodor**Always remember, we're stronger together than we are apart.**Christina**Yes, let's work together from now on.

### A Support

> **Christina**Um, Uncle Theo, can we talk?**Theodor**Oh, Christina, of course. Are you doing alright?**Christina**]I- I...umm**Theodor**Hey, what's wrong?**Christina**I...I've been having trouble sleeping.**Theodor**Oh, I see... is this about Sam-**Christina**Please, do not say his name. I can't bear to think about...**Theodor**I know, I feel the same.[Christina hugs Theodor.]**Christina**I loved him so much, I... Why, Uncle Theo!? How could he just leave us like that!**Theodor**Shh, shh. It will be alright, I promise.**Christina**And you, Uncle Theo. Are you going to abandon me, too?**Theodor**Oh, Christina.. I could never, ever abandon you. I swear. We are family, I won't let anything happen to you.**Christina**...Thank you, Uncle, I...I won't let anyone hurt you, either. Or, Lilinette either, because I love you both so much.**Theodor**I love you too, Christina. I promise, as long as I live, you won't be alone.

## Ariel

### C Support

> **Ariel**Excuse me, Sir Theodor?**Theodor**What is the matter, Lady Ariel?**Ariel**Just Ariel is fine by me, Sir. I noticed you dropped this.[Ariel gives Theodor the Clasp.]**Ariel**It seems to be a clasp of some kind. And it looks quite valuable, too.**Theodor**Oh, thank you, it is rather valuable indeed. It's a symbol of knighthood of House Rose. I usually affix it to my cloak before battle, but with everything that has happened... I must have slipped up and it fell off.**Ariel**With all due respect, I don't think this happened by accident. You always keep your weapons and armor in perfect condition.I believe you could not bring yourself to throw it away.But you did not want to keep it either. So you wanted to leave it to chance.**Theodor**And what leads you to believe that?**Ariel**I know a thing or two about being disillusioned with your family. Spreading false rumours about me was the least of my father's horrible deeds. Of course he claimed that he did it all for my own benefit, or for our House. Sounds familiar, doesn't it?**Theodor**Far too familiar. My uncle's lectures yet ring in my ears. Still, I remain undecided what I should do with this badge. You seem to contend with similar struggles, any ideas?**Ariel**I don't have all the answers, but I think you should hold onto it. Think about what it means to you and don't leave its fate to chance.**Theodor**That is wise counsel.I will need to do some thinking. About what it all means to me. Family, Nobility, Knighthood.**Ariel**I'd be happy to lend an ear, but I will leave you to your thoughts for now.**Theodor**I might take you up on that offer. Thank you very much, Ariel.

### B Support

> **Ariel**It has been a while, Sir Theodor. Have you found your answers?About the meaning of family, nobility and knighthood?**Theodor**These topics haven't left my mind, but I fear I am still without clear answers. As a Knight you are supposed to be a selfless protector of others, but as a Noble you are supposed to put your own House before everything else. It's like wrangling two horses that are galloping in opposite directions.**Ariel**Wrangling two horses at the same time? That sounds like a fun challenge. Jests aside, I agree. The knightly ideals from the stories are hard to achieve in reality. Especially when burdened with expectations from your family that contradict them.**Theodor**For the time being my only answer is, to put my role as a Knight first. If circumstances allow it, I will strive to reform my House in the future. Maybe then I can bear the Sigil of my House proudly once again.**Ariel**If we continue our current course we are likely to confront our Houses in battle. I will have your back if you'll have mine.**Theodor**Of course, I'd be happy to.

### A Support

> **Theodor**Ariel, I've been meaning to ask you something.**Ariel**Ah, Sir Theodor, ask away. I'm an open book.**Theodor**I'm wondering how you turned out so different from the rest of your family. It took me a lot of years, almost losing my arm and my uncle betraying us to really reflect and make a change. What made you so steadfast in your beliefs?**Ariel**A fair question.First and foremost, I would credit my mother.**Theodor**Lady Rowena was her name, correct? I never heard much about her.**Ariel**She was a rather private person. But very thoughtful and gentle.She even kept father's worst impulses in check, his brother hated her for that. As for myself, she used to read stories and sing songs of valiant knights to me. And you know the sweetest thing she did?I only found out after she died and I read some of the stories myself. But she used to change the names of the male heroes to female ones. I think that really helped me believe that I could be like them myself.**Theodor**Sounds like she was an amazing person, I'm sorry for your loss.**Ariel**Thank you, Sir Theodor. For our talks as well. They have reaffirmed my goal to become a protector of the weak.**Theodor**Likewise. Let's do what we can to bring this war to an end, shall we?**Ariel**Gladly, together we ride!

## Thea

### 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.

## Fred

### 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.