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Manuela enters the scene

Manuela

Hmm... Let's see... Has to be here somewhere...

Ferdinand enters the scene

Ferdinand

Oh, my princess! Pray tell, are you seeking a book?

Manuela

Ferdinand... You should probably settle down a little with the "princess" talk.

Manuela

Just speak to me normally. My "princess" days are long gone.

Ferdinand

I could not disagree more!

Ferdinand

To me, you will always be that dazzling songstress, that veritable princess of the opera.

Ferdinand

From ages five to eleven, I never missed a single one of your performances.

Ferdinand

Seeing you on stage was like glimpsing heaven. I was overcome with bliss.

Manuela

You're going a little overboard. And I... I think I may have something in my eye.

Ferdinand

An elegant coalescence of beautiful song and frenetic swordplay. That was the most memorable aspect for me.

Ferdinand

Onstage, weapon in hand, letting your ballad soar to the heavens...

Ferdinand

Honestly, the first time I held a sword, it was not to train. I was trying to do your sword dance.

Manuela

I inspired your love of weaponry? How...flattering?

Ferdinand

Correct! It is all thanks to you.

Manuela

Oh, come now...

Manuela

Although I'm honored if my stage presence had any such influence on your life.

Ferdinand

The honor is all mine. You blessed me by returning to my life.

Ferdinand

No matter where I go, or who I end up marrying, my childhood memory of you is inscribed in the deepest depths of my heart.

Ferdinand

Is something the matter?

Manuela

Oh, nothing. I just feel a little empty inside now...