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Manuela enters the scene

Hmm... Let's see... Has to be here somewhere...

Ferdinand enters the scene

Oh, my princess! Pray tell, are you seeking a book?

Ferdinand... You should probably settle down a little with the "princess" talk.

Just speak to me normally. My "princess" days are long gone.

I could not disagree more!

To me, you will always be that dazzling songstress, that veritable princess of the opera.

From ages five to eleven, I never missed a single one of your performances.

Seeing you on stage was like glimpsing heaven. I was overcome with bliss.

You're going a little overboard. And I... I think I may have something in my eye.

An elegant coalescence of beautiful song and frenetic swordplay. That was the most memorable aspect for me.

Onstage, weapon in hand, letting your ballad soar to the heavens...

Honestly, the first time I held a sword, it was not to train. I was trying to do your sword dance.

I inspired your love of weaponry? How...flattering?

Correct! It is all thanks to you.

Oh, come now...

Although I'm honored if my stage presence had any such influence on your life.

The honor is all mine. You blessed me by returning to my life.

No matter where I go, or who I end up marrying, my childhood memory of you is inscribed in the deepest depths of my heart.

Is something the matter?

Oh, nothing. I just feel a little empty inside now...