Forum:Stormholder and Woodcutter

In Paris they knew each other as Tarvek Sturmvoraus and Gilgemesh Holzfäller respectively. They frequented the same nightspots. Knew each other on a first name basis. They both had dealings with Zola. Each formed strong opinions about the other. Evidence of a keen rivalry.

You would think from those opinions that each would want nothing to do with the other. Yet when Tarvek is in resplendent trouble, Gil swears he will get him out of it. Offering himself up to the risk of a SVV procedure and provoking Agatha in to acts of mad, weird and downright kinky science.

Where did that come from? From their time in Paris what aspect of their relationship would spark that kind of altruism? How did Tarvek make Gil's life tough in Paris? What did Gil do to return the favor? In Gil's numerous adventures, were there times that Tarvek lent key assistance? What about Tarvek's adventures?

When Gil and Tarvek meet in the castle, Gil knows who Tarvek is just from the mention of his first name. Tarvek knows Gil from the tone of his voice, yet he calls him by his alias. He claimed to Agatha he had never met Gilgamesh Wulfenbach.

Has Gil deceived Tarvek up to now? Has Tarvek succeeded in deceiving us, even now?

What was the nature of their relationship when they knew each other as Stormholder and Woodcutter?

What do you think?