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Dorothea
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What's the matter, Ingrid? I never hear you sigh like that.
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Ingrid
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Oh, hi, Dorothea. And hello, Professor. Nothing's the matter. Well, nothing major.
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Dorothea
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You don't look like it's nothing major.
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Dorothea
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Then again, I suppose you always have a furrowed brow, don't you?
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Ingrid
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Truth be told, there's rather a lot going on. It seems that there's always something to worry about...
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A childhood friend who's always causing trouble, my family... Things like that.
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Now? Oh, I really did not wish to bother you with such trivialities...
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You see, I received a letter from my father recently.
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Dorothea
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From Count Galatea? What a kind gentleman to have for a father.
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Ingrid
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I thank you. But the content within the letter is what I find troubling.
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Dorothea
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Let me see! Oh, it's a marriage proposal... For you.
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Ingrid
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I've not met him, though I've heard his name here and there.
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He began life as a merchant but has somehow achieved rank in court. An enterprising noble from an allied territory.
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It's most likely that he wants the Crest of Daphnel that I bear to adorn his family name.
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Dorothea
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Hmm, yes, that sounds about right. The jerk.
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Ingrid
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You sound as though you know him. Do you?
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Dorothea
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Yes, I must admit that I know him. He tried to court me when I was a singer.
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Dorothea
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Best advice I can give you, Ingrid? Stay far, far away from this guy.
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He's offered a sizable dowry, so I must at least consider it—for the sake of my family.
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Dorothea
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Dowry? Ha! Blood money. That's all it is.
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Ingrid
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Dorothea, I—
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Dorothea
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This jerk's entire fortune is soaked in blood. Do you want to rebuild your own house using that kind of money?
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Dorothea
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I mean, it's all just rumors, but I think it still might be worth investigating.
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Dorothea
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What do you think, Professor? Should we go check this guy out?
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Dorothea
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Great! Let's tell the others.
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Ingrid
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Uh, really? OK...
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Ingrid
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That's right, Dorothea. No point bothering. All of us, including the professor, are far too busy.
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Are you sure? If you change your mind, Professor, just let me know.