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Mercedes, Ashe enter the scene
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Excuse me, Ashe. Do you have a moment?
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Mercedes
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I've finally managed to finish cooking a dish and I would love for you to have a taste!
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Ashe
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Sounds good! I'd be happy to.
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Ashe
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Wow, Mercedes! This is delicious!
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I used that herb you suggested. Boiling it gave off such a lovely aroma.
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I think I used the right amount of spice too. Even I could eat it without burning my tongue!
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I'm a much better cook now, thanks to you.
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I hope you can continue teaching me...
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Ashe
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Definitely! I should thank you too.
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Mercedes
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Thank me? Even after all the trouble I've caused you?
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Seeing you persevere has made me really happy.
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In fact, you've reminded me of someone I cared about a lot.
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Mercedes
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Oh! Someone you cared about? Romantically? This is all so sudden, Ashe. I-I don't—
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Ashe
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Ah, I didn't mean it that way. I was actually thinking about my brother.
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Mercedes
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What a relief! I didn't even know you had a brother!
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Ashe
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He was the son of Lonato, my adoptive father. I always called him my brother though.
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Failure never got to him. All he'd ever do is laugh and try again.
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Whenever I was feeling down about a setback, he would cheer me up.
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He'd say something like, "Don't worry. We'll tackle it together next time."
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I was always happy to have him around.
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Mercedes
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He sounds like a wonderful person.
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He was. And I get the same feeling from you.
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I've done nothing but bother you with frivolous little things.
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I'm sure I could never be like your brother...
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But I'd like to stay by your side... If you'll have me...
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Ashe
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What do you mean?
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Mercedes
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I want to be there to help you in times of need, or to cheer you up when you're feeling down.
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I should be able to manage that without doing too much damage!
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I'm glad to hear you say that.
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Thank you, Mercedes. I know I can rely on you!