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Mercedes enters the scene
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Ferdinand enters the scene
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Ferdinand
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Oh, Mercedes. This is unexpected.
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Mercedes
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Hello, Ferdinand. Did you come to pray?
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Ferdinand
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I did. I quite like the atmosphere in the cathedral.
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Ferdinand
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It is holy and solemn. Perfectly suited to a noble, wouldn't you say?
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Mercedes
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Uhh... I guess so.
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Ferdinand
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You guess so? I think the matter is rather clear-cut.
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Ferdinand
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It is incumbent upon nobles that we pray regularly to the goddess.
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Ferdinand
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Even Edelgard, who opposes the church's methods, does not deny us the right to pray to the goddess.
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The piety of the nobles is a model for commoners— it teaches them the value of devotion.
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Mercedes
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Absolutely. I know exactly what you mean. I couldn't agree more.
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Ferdinand
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These days many nobles scarcely, if ever, pray.
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Ferdinand
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Look around! You and I are alone in this cathedral. It is really quite a shame.
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Mercedes
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Ah, well, I don't really know that I count as a noble anyway.
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Ferdinand
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I am afraid the nobility seems to be losing its way. When you pray, you are usually alone, right?
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Mercedes
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Umm...yes. You're right. I usually am.
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Ferdinand
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Precisely. Where are the others? Of course, you cannot force people to worship. That is out of the question.
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Ferdinand
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Nobles must determine for themselves what they will believe and how they will pray.
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Ferdinand
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A religion foisted on you without your say is not much of a religion at all. Do you not agree?
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Mercedes
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Yes, I definitely agree. Definitely...agree.
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Ferdinand
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On the other hand, we cannot stand idly by while...
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Mercedes
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Um, it was great talking to you, but I'm getting pretty sleepy. I'm going to head off to bed. Good night!
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Ferdinand
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All in all, one has to conclude... Mercedes? Where did she go?
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Ferdinand
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I must have inspired her to go out and revive the faith! Perhaps I should do the same. I cannot let her show me up...