Legend of the Seeker (TV Series)

Torn (2010)

Craig Horner: Richard Cypher

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Quotes 

• [Kahlan sees Cara take a leaf out of Richard's hair] 

  Kahlan : What are you two doing?

  Richard Cypher : We're just discussing whether we should go through the mountains or cross the river.

  Kahlan : [to Cara]  You had your hands all over him.

  Cara : I was taking a leaf out of his hair.

  Kahlan : I may not have my powers, but I have EYES, Cara. I know what I saw. You can't stand it that Richard and I were together last night.

  Cara : Why would I care?

  Kahlan : Do you think I don't see how you look at him? "I'd die for you, Richard"? "How can I serve you, Richard"? You want him for yourself, you always have. Just admit it!

  Richard Cypher : Kahlan, you are seeing things that aren't there.

  Kahlan : Richard, she has been trying to get her claws into you ever since you rescued her from the Mord'Sith!

  Cara : NO ONE... rescued me.

  Richard Cypher : Cara!

  Kahlan : You think if it weren't for me you'd have him already? Well, you will never have him.

  Cara : If I wanted him I would've had him already.

  [Before this escalates any further, Richard steps in between Kahlan and Cara] 

  Richard Cypher : Kahlan, you're not thinking. Cara hasn't done anything.

  Kahlan : [defensively]  Why do you always defend her?

  Richard Cypher : Just calm down.

  Kahlan : You love her, don't you?

  Richard Cypher : Kahlan...

  Kahlan : All right, fine. If you want her, you can have her. I hope you two will be very happy together.

  [She walks away] 

• Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander : Every day the quest is delayed, the Keeper grows stronger.

  [to Richard:] 

  Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander : You and Cara continue the search for the Stone of Tears, while Kahlan and I... go to Aydindril.

  Kahlan : The Seeker needs his Wizard and his Confessor by his side. If we leave him again...

  Richard Cypher : After we killed Darken Rahl, you should have gone back to Aydindril then, but, instead, you came with me.

  Kahlan : The quest was more important.

  Richard Cypher : The quest is my burden. I've kept you away from your home long enough.

  Kahlan : My home is with you.

  Richard Cypher : We've been apart before. We always find our way back to each other.

• Kahlan : [sleepless, after staring up at starry sky]  Richard... Richard!

  Richard Cypher : What's wrong? Are you all right?

  Kahlan : Oh, yeah, I'm fine, everything's fine. It's just... I need to talk to you.

  [looks over her shoulder at Cara on guard duty] 

  Kahlan : Alone.

  Richard Cypher : [to Cara]  We're going to take a walk.

• Kahlan : I couldn't sleep. I... I kept thinking, I don't have my powers.

  Richard Cypher : I know, but...

  Kahlan : No...! No, Richard, it's not that. I...

  [sighs] 

  Kahlan : I don't know if I'm gonna get them back tomorrow or ever. But right now... this... this could be our only chance.

  Richard Cypher : [softly]  Are you saying...?

  Kahlan : [softly]  Yes. If you want to.

• [first lines] 

  Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander : If the compass continues pointing us south, we'll go right past the Falls of Aldermont.

  Richard Cypher : Is that someplace important?

  Kahlan : It's considered the most romantic spot in all the Midlands.

  Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander : Many a child was conceived beneath those cascading waters.

  Kahlan : I was there once. It's beautiful.

  Richard Cypher : Oh, really? And who were you with?

  Kahlan : My sister.

  [smiles] 

  Kahlan : When the sun sets, the light hits the falls, and the water glistens red. They say it's the reflection of all the lovers' hearts who've kissed there.

  Cara : That, or a reflection of the blood spilled at the Battle of Aldermont.

  [with relish:] 

  Cara : Two hundred men were killed in that spot. The rest threw their bodies into the rapids rather than surrender.

  Richard Cypher : Well, that does sound romantic.

• Richard Cypher : I don't think the amulet was the only thing that split in two. Don't ask me to explain it. We need to get to Zedd.

  [Cara reaches for her Agiel] 

  Richard Cypher : Not like that.

  Cara : [impatiently]  Then how do you propose we get to him?

• Richard Cypher : I'd like to speak on Zedd's behalf before his sentence is carried out.

  heartless Kahlan : It's your right to speak.

  Richard Cypher : In sentencing Zedd for treason, you failed to take into consideration his exceptional life and deeds. Should I list them?

  heartless Kahlan : I'm well aware of Zedd's accomplishments. But it doesn't change the fact that he conspired to overthrow me. He broke the law.

  Richard Cypher : As Mother Confessor, the law is what you say it is.

  heartless Kahlan : And I say the Code of Aydindril is the law.

  Richard Cypher : I've read the Code of Aydindril. It was written by the first Mother Confessor. She said there is no justice be it not tempered with mercy.

  heartless Kahlan : Magda Searus, the first Mother Confessor, she was not without her enemy. She killed when it was necessary.

  Richard Cypher : She did kill. In fact, she insisted that all male Confessor babies be killed because they lack the compassion necessary to control their powers.

  heartless Kahlan : Is my sex in question, Richard?

  Richard Cypher : No. But your compassion is. You have none. Because you are, in fact, not the Mother Confessor.

  heartless Kahlan : You know who I am, Richard.

  Richard Cypher : I know your kindness, your wisdom, and, yes, your compassion. But I don't see these things in you. Because they're in her!

  heartless Kahlan : [amazed to see 'softer self' unveiling]  This is a trick.

  Richard Cypher : This is no trick. She's been with me since the moment you left. When you used the amulet, you were split in two. You may have your powers, and your sharp mind, but the rest of you is in her. Your heart... your compassion... your mercy. The Mother Confessor needs all of it. Zedd can fix this. He can put you back together. He can make you a whole person again. But until he does, you don't have the right to decide his fate, or anyone else's.

  heartless Kahlan : Let's assume you're correct, and I no longer have the part of me that cares for you... or for Zedd. That... compassion, as you call it, kept me from my duties here. Without it, I'm a better leader, a better judge, a better Confessor. Whoever she is, I don't need her getting in the way of that.

  Richard Cypher : If you refuse to allow Zedd to put you back together, you will leave this woman without her reason, her power. Is that just?

  heartless Kahlan : [surprised]  She has no powers?

  [her 'carbon copy' shakes her head] 

  heartless Kahlan : Then you and Richard can be together. Do you feel incomplete?

  [timid version hesitates] 

  heartless Kahlan : You can't lie to a Confessor, I think you know that.

  powerless Kahlan : No, I don't feel incomplete. If you're part of me, then... I don't want you back. Not if it means I'd put duty above love. Not if it means I can never be Richard's wife.

  Richard Cypher : I'm never going to be your husband!

  powerless Kahlan : No, you'll change your mind. I can be everything that you want. I won't ask you to give up your quest. I'll... I'll love Cara like a sister. And you can have her too if that's what you want. And you'll love me just like you did before.

  Richard Cypher : [to 'hard version']  Would you look at her? She's not in her right mind! And neither are you.

  heartless Kahlan : Richard, I understand that you miss some... idealized form of the Kahlan you loved. But you do not have the right to murder two distinct individuals simply to get the one that you want. I've made my decision. Go back to your quest and take her with you!

  Richard Cypher : I'm not going anywhere until you let Zedd go!

  heartless Kahlan : Then you'll be arrested for defying the Mother Confessor.

  [to her guards:] 

  heartless Kahlan : Seize them!