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Marianne enters the scene
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Marianne
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Dear Goddess, I ask for guidance...
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Byleth enters the scene
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Marianne
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Professor. You're always watching over me, aren't you?
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Of course.
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Marianne
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I've spent my life avoiding people so I wouldn't have to expose them to this horrible burden of a Crest.
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My father was born with it as well. He's the one who told me to avoid others as much as possible.
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He said it would be the cause of great unhappiness to both myself and everyone around me...
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Marianne
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After some time, I was only truly comfortable opening up to animals and the goddess.
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Marianne
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I've spent my entire life avoiding people.
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Marianne
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Speaking to others was so difficult for me, so I made a point to always be alone.
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Marianne
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Animals and the goddess were the only ones I could really open up to.
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Marianne
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Do you remember the time you asked what it was I prayed for?
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Thanks and protection?
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Marianne
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Yes, but that wasn't the case.
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Marianne
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Back then, I felt that my life served no purpose and that I was nothing more than a burden.
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In truth, I was begging the goddess to take me to her.
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Marianne
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That was my daily prayer.
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Marianne
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But now I fear the idea of dying and being left alone.
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Marianne
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I have friends who accept me for who I am now, in spite of my Crest. And I have you watching over me.
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Marianne
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I've finally learned to accept the kindness and warmth of others.
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Marianne
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It's because of you, Professor. Because of you, I've decided to live.
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Marianne
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I'm sorry to have worried you, but I'm all right now.
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I'm still not ready to tell everyone about my Crest, but I feel that the burden of my curse has been lifted.
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Marianne
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Even if I'm separated from you or any of my friends...
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The memories I've made here will give me the strength to continue on!
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You should look to the future instead of the past.
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Marianne
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Um...
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From now on, we'll look to the future...together.
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Marianne
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Oh! I'm sure I'll have the strength to move forward if we're together!