Ferdinand & Manuela A / houses.fedatamine.com

Ferdinand enters the scene

Ferdinand

♪How the crimson rain of pain it came, falling hard upon a land aflame. When the sacred blade it split the sky, until the heavens heard our cry...♪

Ferdinand

♪In the hour of vengeance, will you heed the call? On the red fields of revenge, will you help avenge? We must fight strong and stand tall!♪

Manuela enters the scene

Manuela

Oh, Ferdinand! That song...

Ferdinand

Manuela, ah, hello! What a treat. It is most rare to see you at the training grounds.

Ferdinand

I have never had the honor of sparring with a princess. Why not grab a sword?

Manuela

Ferdinand. That's called changing the subject.

Manuela

That song you were singing, is it the one you said made such an impression on you?

Ferdinand

So, you heard me...

Ferdinand

I hope it was not too grating on your ears.

Manuela

You've nothing at all to be embarrassed about! I'm pleased if one of my songs stayed with you like that.

Manuela

Ahhh, it really takes me back. I remember the big battle in the first act...

Manuela

♪How the crimson rain of pain it came, falling hard upon a land aflame. When the sacred blade it split the sky, until the heavens heard our cry...♪

Manuela

♪In the hour of vengeance, will you heed the call? On the red fields of revenge, will you help avenge? We must fight strong and stand tall!♪

Manuela

Wow. My heyday is behind me, that's for sure.

Ferdinand

No, that was...wonderful! Exactly the voice I recall from my childhood.

Ferdinand

To have witnessed this performance in such an intimate setting... I am deeply moved!

Ferdinand

I cannot stop trembling. I feel as though I am going to cry. You have shaken me to my very core!

Manuela

All right, Ferdinand. Relax. I can see that it's affected you deeply.

Ferdinand

You made a little boy's cherished dream come true. Perhaps you can help realize one more.

Manuela

Another one? And what would that be?

Ferdinand

Would you do the sword dance with me—the one that accompanied the song?

Ferdinand

It had a part for a male performer if I recall.

Ferdinand

I would be truly honored.

Manuela

I'm sure I can't do it as well now as I could then. But you're just so adorably...you. I can't resist.

Ferdinand

Thank you so much. That has long been a dream of mine, and you made it a reality.

Manuela

I gotta say, Ferdinand, you're full of surprises.

Manuela

It was like dancing with a pro. Perfect timing, always in step...

Ferdinand

All thanks to you. You inspired me.

Manuela

Or perhaps it was you who inspired me.