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Mercedes enters the scene

Ignatz enters the scene

Mercedes

Oh my, Ignatz. You're in a hurry. Is something the matter?

Ignatz

The professor wants us to gather at the training grounds. Didn't you hear?

Mercedes

Of course I did! I'll head over in a bit.

Ignatz

Um. Are you sure you want to wait? I can hear the professor calling.

Mercedes

We're not needed until after the lunch hour. We have plenty of time.

Ignatz

Oh, I guess so. I was just panicking a bit.

Ignatz

I wish I could be calm like you.

Ignatz

How are you so unflappable?

Mercedes

Well, rushing around doesn't help, does it?

Mercedes

I mostly try to stay out of everyone's way.

Mercedes

There's no point in overexerting yourself. Anything that needs doing will get done eventually.

Ignatz

Hm! So that's the secret to happiness.

Mercedes

I suppose, but it's not nearly as philosophical as you make it sound.

Ignatz

No, it's perfect. I feel like I don't quite fit in with other people.

Ignatz

So in situations like this, where I have to talk to someone, I panic a little.

Ignatz

Please, teach me how to be as calm and collected as you are.

Mercedes

Honestly, Ignatz, you're making this out to be much bigger than it is. I mostly just don't pay attention.

Mercedes

Being like me is more trouble than it's worth.

Ignatz

But you always seem so happy! Agh, I'm sorry...

Mercedes

There's no need to apologize.

Mercedes

Come on, let's head to the training grounds. I may slow you down though.

Ignatz

All right. We don't have to rush...

Ignatz

But I'm going to anyway. See you there!

Ignatz leaves the scene

Mercedes

Goodness! Don't strain yourself!