#Franz Weissschloss RKZ

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So, just to be clear: Franz is your oc right?

Greetings Anon ^^

While the original idea of Franz Weißschloss the hospital chaplain was my idea, I would like to thank @pastelprince18 for having given me the input/idea to make him Dottys and Francis father, the character has evolved/developed so much thanks to her :-) Thinking about it, I think, Franz could be called a joint project between me and Ray, I think that word describes him the best.

Yours sincerely

Bowler

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I can understand why Franz was reluctant telling Dotty the truth, I mean "leaving your family because staying with your wife no longer felt right" sounds selfish on paper.

Greetings Anon

Tagging @pastelprince18 since I thought this question might interest you :-)

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For Franz it was, very difficult to talk about it because he himself, does not understand it himself, there was just, those thoughts that told him it was for the best to just, leave. However him being hesitant to talk about it made it worse for himself because a part of him wanted to talk Dorothy, the part of him telling Franz that it wouldn't get any better if he continued not to talk about it, but he could for a long time, not bring himself over it to do it.

He was so worried talking about it with Dorothy, not because of how his daughter might react, he has accepted and knows that she has every right to be furious and angry with him, after all he left them all behind, but rather because he himself has difficulty understanding it, and it gnaws on him, he feels so sorry for what he has done, he just wishes he himself could explain it, but, he can't.

Every time, Franz wanted to talk with Dotty about it, or believed he had found the strength, he just couldn't, no matter how hard he tried it felt like as if there was a lump in his throat that made Franz unable to speak about it, and it just made him more nervous and sad that he couldn't talk about it for a long time.

I have to admit, I am not sure if it is Franz, who takes the courage one day to talk about it, or if Dorothy figures out that "Father Weißschloss" is her real father but it would be a very emotional confrontation, with Dotty, understandably, angry at her father for abandoning her but more importantly, having abandoned his son Francis who needed him the most. Franz would be an absolute mess, because he knows how much he has messed up, telling his daughter between sobs, tears and kneeling on the floor, how sorry he is, for everything and that there was not a single day where he did not regret for having abandoned them, leaving them behind with their abusive mother.

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Yours sincerely

Bowler

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Will Franz ever have true romantic feelings for someone? or does he prefer to stay single?

Greetings Anon ^^

I think he had romantic feelings for Sylvia (OC of @pastelprince18) once, or at least he genuinely was convinced he did, until, they began to fade.

After the mess he had caused, Franz does prefer to stay single, he has thought about it but, he believes it is better that way. The worries, that he once again might cause something, similar to what he had done in the past, gnaw on him and he could not forgive himself if he would make the same mistake again.

For him, it is also more importantly right now, to repair, or at least, try to repair the relationship with his children, who he had abandoned for so long.

Yours sincerely

Bowler

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What was it like when Franz met his now adult Son?

Greetings Anon

I am honestly not sure how much I can say but I think I can give, a "general explanation" I imagine it would be something like that.

Overall, Franz would, similar to when he revealed himself to Dotty, be an absolute mess and cry a lot, saying how sorry he is to Francis, for having abandoned his son when he needed him the most, and how sorry he is, that he was not there to prevent all the abuse Francis had to go trough. Francis never should have had to suffer for what he, Franz, had done so the hospital chaplain would say, for one of the reasons Sylvia abused her son, was because Francis reminded her of her husband.

The hospital chaplain would say with tears in his eyes, that there are still some parts, he does not understand why he left his own family behind , but he is so, so sorry. In the same breath, he would assure Francis, that it was not his fault, that neither he or Dotty were the reason why he left and that he never hated them, Franz only hated himself for what he had done.

He understands if Francis can not forgive him, he really does, if his son wants him out of the picture, then he will do so, if it is the only thing he can do, to bring Francis some comfort, Franz will oblige.

Franz just wants to tell his son how sorry he is, for everything he has caused, and that there was not one day, were he did not regret his decision for leaving him and his sister behind.

Yours sincerely

Bowler

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Does Franz ever meet Ruby Mortis?

Greetings Anon ^^

Given that Franz is often found walking the corridors of the Medics base, he and Ruby have met occasionally.

At first she was not really, interested to talk with the hospital chaplain, but I think at one point, when her inner turmoil because of Joanna Owens grew, she started to talk with Franz about it, after all he offers to everyone a sympathetic/friendly ear and it there for them if they want to talk about something.

She would talk about her frustration with Joanna, and how she feels and Franz would ask if she knows that Joanna feels that way, or if she believes that Joanna thinks about her, Ruby, like that.

Ruby would say it's, more of a believe, but also, that's what she kind of expects from Joanna, that she holds her back on purpose, and in silence mocks her for having joined the Wrath at one point.

Franz would, recommend to her to talk with Joanna at one point, but Ruby would retort that she knows her teacher in blood magic won't listen.

However I think she would tell Franz she will try, and although the confrontation between Joanna and Ruby is a bit heated, they are able to talk things out, and their relationship gets better.

Even after the conflict is resolved, I think Ruby and Franz often talk with each other.

Yours sincerely

Bowler

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Speaking of younger medics members. I can easliy see Franz getting along quite nicely with Woody puddles. (@northerngrail)

Greetings Anon ^^

I can imagine that as well, Franz would be very understanding with Woody, he does not like the conflict between the Roadkillerz and Wrath either. Weischßschloss is glad that Woody is part of the medics team and his help and aid. There is no need in being embarrassed for being clumsy or shy the Franz would say, Woody is doing his best and such a good work, the hospital chaplain genuinely appreciates having Woody Puddles around.

Franz could really need a hug from Woody to be honest, and would appreciate it, there is a lot going on in the hospital chaplain and Franz would silently embrace it.

Yours sincerely

Bowler

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How Does Franz treat younger members of the medics?

Greetings Anon ^^

He treats them all equally, he does not patronize anyone of would behave, differently just because they are younger, he sees in all of them his colleagues who do their best to help and aid others.

Franz does not like how some people , use a less serious or more, immature sounding voice when talking to younger people, he never understood why you can't talk to them like you talk to every other person?

And so he does, of course, repeating himself if someone did not understand or hear what he was saying, or explaining a term/word he was using if the person he talks to does not know said word.

Yours sincerely

Bowler

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How did Franz react when he saw Fran? a kid that looks really similar to Francis (@pastelprince18)

Greetings Anon ^^

Surprise, happiness and sadness

Franz was completely caught off guard when he first met Fran. Did that mean he was a grandfather now? He would ask himself. There was this child, that reminded him so much of his son, and even a bit of himself, when they were younger.

The hospital chaplain was happy to meet his, well grandson, introducing himself to Fran as Franz Weißschloss, Francis father.

But, Franz also felt sadness because, Fran, who looked so similar to Francis as he remembered his son, made Franz remember that he never saw his own son grow up and how much could have been avoided if he just, would have been there for Francis and Dotty.

I can see Franz giving Fran a hug and crying, both, because he was genuinely feeling happy and glad to have met Fran, yet also sad due of being reminded of the past he can't change.

Yours sincerely

Bowler

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Does Franz Have any Friends?

Greetings Anon ^^

At the very beginning when he started to work with the Medics, I think not really, while Franz was there for the staff and patients he mostly kept to himself, often secluding himself to cry pray.

Later I can see Franz being friends with Ty Nicholas and Joanna Owens, of course Franz would be very open and I can see him being friends and forming friendships with other people as well.

Yours sincerely

Bowler

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After dotty starts to forgive Franz more. What do you think they bond over?

Greetings Anon ^^

I like to think that a starting point they bond over with is music and songs. When he was still his family I believe Franz was not the most musical and only later in his life started to take more interests in it, or at least, he didn't show his interest in music around his family much... Now in the present he loves to sing and listens to a lot of music, I think it helps Franz to calm his own mind, when full of grief, guilt, sadness and sorrow, he often hums some tunes to soothe himself.

I can imagine them talking about all different kinds and genres of music and songs and they would also talk about musical magic, the concept, the power, as well as the dangers that can come with it.

What also helps them bond is that they both care for Francis and want him to be himself again so Franz would aid Dorothy as good as he can in finding a way of getting rid of the envy spell/curse.

Yours sincerely

Bowler

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Why did Franz joined the medics/

Greetings Anon ^^

I think Franz Weißschloss decided at some point, that, given how he failed his family, he wanted at least to use the rest of his life to be there for those, who are in pain, illness, discomfort etc. who need someone who can give them reassurance and comfort which is why Franz decided to take the training to be a hospital chaplain. He gets dispatched later to the Medics HQ, where he offers his services as hospital chaplain to Tyson Nicholas telling him that although he has no medical experiences, he would like to give those in need, pastoral care, being there for patient and staff alike to offer them solace, if they want to. After a short conversation Tyson welcomes "Father Weißschloss” to the Medics. Yours sincerely

Bowler

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What are the lyrics of the song of Sorrow/Grief?

Greetings Anon ^^

I honestly don't know the details, because I haven't given the lyrics of the song too much thought yet ^^,,,, However I think the text involves, Franz regrets, sorrow, grief, sadness and guilt he has for having abandoned those who needed him the most as well as him asking for forgiveness, but also him knowing and understanding if he is getting none of it, for his actions weigh heavy. It would involve lines that tell how sorry Franz is, for everything he has done, and how he wishes he could turn back time to change them, alas, he can not, and all he can do now is to do better and to atone for what he has done, and also what he neglected to do in the past. Despite how sad the song is, it has something soothing and calming for those who are grieving. Yours sincerely

Bowler

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When Franz left his family, did he ever worry about how Sylvia was treating their kids?

Greetings Anon ^^

Either way Franz was oblivious to the abuse his wife did to their children, or he was too deep in his own thoughts at this point (the one that told him to leave) to notice that something was clearly wrong, as if he had a tunnel vision. I think Franz genuinely believed that things would get, better with him being gone, and when he discovers how, abusive his wife was to their children, Franz is absolutely heartbroken and feels even more miserable than before, knowing that with him around, it may have never gotten this far. He would apologize so much to Dorothy and Francis, for not being there to defend them as he should have. It is also something he can not forgive Sylvia, Franz feels sorry for having abandoned her and that he left her alone with their children, but that she, as an adult, mistreated and abused them, that is something he can not. Yours sincerely

Bowler

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Would Joanna be mad at Franz because he left his own daughter?

Greetings Anon ^^

Oh I can assure you, when Joanna Owens was able to connect the dots that Franz Weißschloss was the father of Dorothy Whitlock, she was furious for a moment, thinking that was some kind of sick and sadistic joke on Franz part, believing the hospital chaplain felt some sort of joy for being around without revealing anything.

However, she quickly sees how much Franz is hurting when he knelt down on the floor, sobbing again and saying that he just....can't that every time he wants to tell Dorothy that he is her father, that there is a rock in his throat no matter how hard he tries. Joanna would feel sorry for him, and guilty because of her accusation, but she also would tell Franz that sooner or later he has to tell Dorothy the truth, it's either him or eventually his daughter is going to figure it out herself anyways. He knows, he would reply and he hopes that he finds soon the confidence to tell her. Yours sincerely

Bowler

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What exactly is Franz connection to the "Followers of the Moon"

Greetings Anon ^^

I think Franz did a lot of soul-searching and self-discovery stuff once he left/abandoned his family, because he himself didn't know what he wanted to do with his life, each day filled with guilt, sorrow and grief for what he had done but also, unable to return out of shame.

I think Franz found something, soothing and solace in the idea that the moon is watching and guarding over him, even in his darkest moments, it would always be around the world, even if not visible because it is day or new moon. After some consideration he joined, voluntary the "Followers of the Moon" and, wanting to do something, where he could help and aid people, decided to take the training as an hospital chaplain.

Yours sincerely

Bowler

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What are the songs of Sorrow and Grief? (Also, I think your Drawing Skills are not bad at all, I think you should draw more often :)

Greetings Anon ^^

Thank you, maybe later, currently I am focusing more on my writing but, I am inclined to draw some of my other OCs one day ^^

The Song of Sorrow/Grief (For I have yet to decide what the final name is) is a song and spell written by Franz Weißschloss.

At some point Franz wrote a text , having felt remorse and guilt for all the years he had abandoned his wife and children, he began to write down his sadness on paper.

Reading the text, Franz began to realize that there was some sort of, magical aura in that text and after working on it for some time, the lyric was turned into the "Song of Sorrow/Grief", Franz was surprised himself about this, he was not aware that, his writing and singing could do such a thing.

Singing the song of Sorrow/Grief, Franz is able to comfort those who are in emotional pain, for example comforting those who have recently lost someone close to them, despite the fact that Franz himself is full of grief, sadness and regret he is able to help those around him with the song.

Franz was at the beginning very, wary and cautious to use the song, worrying that he might cause more harm than good, however when he saw that he can help people with his song that he wrote from his own sadness, he began to sing it more frequently, singing the song also made him feel a bit better.

The downside of the song is that if one would use it incorrectly, excessively or under pressure, instead of comfort it can cause people around the singer, to start crying uncontrollable with those affected being confused because they don't know why they are crying. Franz himself would be against the idea of overusing the song, with the exception of an emergency, when say for example, to help/aid people around him who are in danger.

Yours sincerely

Bowler