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Mercedes, Jeritza enter the scene
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Mercedes
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I never imagined I'd see you again.
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Jeritza
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Indeed...
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Mercedes
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Emile, I've missed you so much. How long has it been since we last spoke?
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Jeritza
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Since you left House Bartels. I was eight.
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Mercedes
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And just look at you now! All grown up.
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Mercedes
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I notice that you still indulge in sweets. It makes me happy to see that you're still the same in some ways.
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Jeritza
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Hm... It has been some time since I've tasted such a thing...
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Mercedes
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Well, of course. That's because this is a recipe only Mother and I know of.
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Mercedes
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Oh no! You've gotten crumbs all over your face. Sit still while I wipe them off.
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Jeritza
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Stop it.
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Mercedes
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Oh, come on. Allow me to be your big sis. It won't hurt you to indulge me.
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Jeritza
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Mercedes. The little brother you once loved... He is no longer here.
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Mercedes
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It doesn't matter to me how you've changed. You will always be my baby brother.
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Mercedes
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You are precious to both me and to Mother.
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Jeritza
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Mother is well, I assume...
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Mercedes
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She is very well! You should send her a letter. She'd be so thrilled!
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Jeritza
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I suppose.
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Mercedes
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Mother has always borne a deep regret over what happened. We should have brought you with us...
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Mercedes
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We never intended to leave you alone with House Bartels.
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Jeritza
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Perhaps not. But it was wise of Mother to have only taken you.
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Jeritza
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As the heir, if she had taken me, Father would have searched relentlessly for us all.
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Jeritza
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And...had he found us...I feel certain he'd have killed you both.
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Mercedes
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Yes... That's what Mother said too. He'd have done exactly that.
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Mercedes
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You know, I've heard about what happened... About killing the family of House Bartels.
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Jeritza
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And? Are you afraid of me? Or...do you despise me?
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Mercedes
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Neither of those. That isn't why I bring this up.
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Mercedes
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I understand your reasons, but it's a terrible thing to take a life. You understood that even then.
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Mercedes
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I've been waiting a very long time to ask you. Why did you do it? Why did you kill your father?
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Jeritza
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Because I wanted to.
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Mercedes
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I know you're avoiding my question. I can hear it in your voice.
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Mercedes
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I won't ask any further if you don't want to tell me why. But...just let me know if you ever feel ready to talk to me about it.
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Jeritza
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Understood. The time may eventually come.
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Mercedes
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Until then, I'll wait patiently.