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Annette, Ingrid enter the scene
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Annette
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Ingrid...
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Ingrid
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What's the matter, Annette? You look upset.
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Annette
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I'm just so, so sorry! I had no idea!
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Ingrid
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I'm not sure I follow. Take a breath. What's going on?
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Annette
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Well, I was really curious about why you're not interested in things like makeup.
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Annette
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So I asked some of our friends about it...and...
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Ingrid
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Oh, I see. I imagine they mentioned that my family was fairly poor, and they probably also mentioned that I lost my fiancé. Correct?
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Annette
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They did. I'm so sorry. It was thoughtless of me to try pushing those things on you.
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Ingrid
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It's perfectly fine, Annette.
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Ingrid
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It's true my family struggled financially. It wasn't easy growing up, but it taught me values I wouldn't have learned otherwise.
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Ingrid
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And we weren't so poor that I consider myself deprived. I'm sure my family would've bought me makeup if I'd wanted it.
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Ingrid
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But it never mattered enough to me—not then, and not now.
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Annette
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Oh. So you just...never sought that stuff out?
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Ingrid
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Never. While I acknowledge it can be fun, fussing over my outward appearance isn't an instinct of mine.
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Ingrid
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When I was younger, I'd usually be found covered in dirt, bugs in my hair, and a big smile on my face. Things haven't changed too much since.
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Ingrid
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Then, when my fiancé passed on, my priorities shifted even further. It reminded me of what's most important in life.
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Ingrid
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Beyond that...it's hard to think of myself changing without him around to see it, even if it's something trivial like how I present myself.
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Ingrid
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But talking to you has helped me realize it's OK to loosen up and enjoy those things if I want. So...thank you.
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Annette
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Me? Oh, I didn't do anything at all. Except pester.
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Ingrid
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More importantly... Do you notice anything different about me today?
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Annette
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Yes! It's very subtle, but I could tell right away that you were using that makeup I gave you!
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Ingrid
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You could? Ah, that makes me happy. I was trying to apply it just how you showed me.
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Annette
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You did great, and it really suits you.
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Ingrid
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I think there's a lot I can learn from you, Annette. You've helped me embrace a lighter side of life I quite like.
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Annette
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It's my pleasure! Oh, this is so great! Want to go shopping to celebrate?
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Ingrid
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Uh, shopping? But...what would we buy? That sounds so overwhelming!
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Annette
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There's a dress I've been eyeing for a while now. I'm certain it will complement your pretty eyes.
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Annette
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Just leave it to me, Ingrid. I'll make you the most fabulous knight this world has ever seen!
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Well that does sound fun! I look forward to it.