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Sylvain, Mercedes enter the scene
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Sylvain
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Mercedes! You're looking divine, as always.
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Mercedes
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Good evening, Sylvain! Thank you for coming out to see me.
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Sylvain
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Just the two of us meeting at this time of night? You move quicker than I thought.
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Mercedes
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Hm? I don't know what speed has to do with it, but there was something I wanted to talk to you about.
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Sylvain
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Ah, OK... I probably should have figured that out.
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Mercedes
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I can be so forgetful at times. I neglected to mention this the other day.
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Mercedes
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I meant to say...that I know you've been through a lot in this life.
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Sylvain
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Huh? Me?
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Mercedes
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Your parents have placed a great deal of pressure on you as their heir...
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And it's all because you were born with a Crest. You've had to put up with such lofty expectations.
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Sylvain
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All of the Kingdom's noble houses expect a lot from their heirs.
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Sylvain
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I'm no different from any other noble guy or gal. We've all got responsibilities.
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Mercedes
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But didn't you mention that your brother envied you enough to wish you dead? I'm sure that wasn't easy.
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Sylvain
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Thinking about it, life was probably a lot harder for my brother than it ever has been for me.
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Mercedes
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Didn't you also mention that women were only interested in having your, as you say, "Crest baby"?
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Mercedes
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I'm not very interested in the particulars, but...
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Mercedes
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I get the feeling that you don't care very much for these women who throw themselves at you.
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Sylvain
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Um, I'd appreciate it if maybe you kept that observation between the two of us.
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Mercedes
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Your secret's safe with me.
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Mercedes
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I understand the pain you've had to carry.
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Sylvain
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I know you've got your share of bad memories too, but...
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Mercedes
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That's why you feel comfortable letting your guard down around me.
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Mercedes
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Come now, that's enough with the sad smile.
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Sylvain
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Mercedes...
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Sylvain
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Was my sad smile really that bad? Did it ruin my dashing good looks?
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Mercedes
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Not at all. You actually look more handsome to me with honesty on your face.
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Sylvain
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Aw, here come the waterworks...
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Mercedes
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Don't be ashamed of crying. I'm here to protect you.
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Mercedes
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Will you protect me in return?
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Sylvain
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I will. I promise. You know, Mercedes, you really are a special lady.