Chivalry
"the motto of chivalry is also the one of wisdom, to serve all and love only one." -honore de balzac the ages of old have come to pass. banners of azure flow gallantly in the wind.
Book 1, Genesis: Chapter 1: Strange way to meet a lady.
Tanya laughed, looking at him as the door opened, "again with the chivalry. i'll be starting to think you are a cowboy or something pretty soon." she laughed and gracefully got out of the car.
Changeling, the Dreaming - A Basic Introduction
While it may sound nice at a casual glance, knightly chivalry may conflict with the morals of the modern world and the fae idea of courtly love is sometimes much removed from the reality faced by mortals.
Wide Open World Chapter 5: Northbound
Yet, chivalry demanded. he sighed, standing up and helping to gather the bodies together. this was going to be a loooong day. the end
Wide Open World Chapter 4: A Son's Diplomacy
The church wielded much power in the western lands, preaching their words of chivalry, chastity, and love for the world. they gave much to the poor, and were the main source of education outside of the nobility, and even among them.
Chapter One: Quickening
"most dragonesses, or at least people raised by dragons, ennica included, find chivalry to be insulting rather than romantic." "whaa?" "it's seen as basically saying 'you're too weak to do this, so i have to do it for you.'"
The Club
"good one, commander chivalry. i'll take the bus like everybody else. you can bring me to the station and keep me company, though. if you like," "i'd love to. did you have a coat?" "nope.
The Human Species Ch.109 - Problematic Oppressor Primeape
He articulated a war chant as zerobi nodded in agreement, thinking chivalry did not need to apply to an ass like the primeape.
Dragons Destiny: chapter one
As the cougars drew their blades draco cursed his chivalry toward all females regardless of their species, age, lineage, or colour. "come on then!" he shouted at the cougars. then the cougars charged at draco.
Ever
He'd collected it many centuries ago... it belonged to a powerful magician in the age of chivalry, one who'd lived a long time by sacrificing the lives of others to prolong their own. the inkling of an idea occurred to him. he shook his head.
Hold On (Thursday Prompt 9/14/12)
chivalry was thrown out the window in the middle of the century and it's not coming back. dr. gervas said i'm not supposed to talk about jason either. i'm glad he's gone. he's... he's never coming back. and i'm just supposed to accept that.
My World, Our World, One World, Small World
Where chivalry is not yet dead. where one is never wary of strangers, because there are none. where there's room for everyone, if everyone makes some room. where love reigns supreme.