Ferdinand & Marianne A

Marianne
Mmm... Delicious...

Ferdinand
Marianne, may I join you?

Marianne
Yes, Ferdinand. Of course.

Ferdinand
Hmm.

Marianne
Um, is something wrong?

Ferdinand
I am sorry, but, uh... You seem very different. Compared to how you were before.

Marianne
That may be true.

Ferdinand
Right there! You are smiling. I do not think I have ever seen you smile.

Marianne
Please...you're making me blush...

Ferdinand
I do not mean to embarrass you! I am just saying, you seem to have truly changed.

Marianne
Well, I have you to thank for that.

Marianne
In truth, I spent a lot of time thinking about what you said.

Marianne
It meant so much when you told me that everyone has a purpose to fulfill. Even me.

Ferdinand
I am so glad to hear you say that, Marianne. I wonder, did you find a purpose for yourself?

Marianne
No, not yet... But I've been much happier since I started thinking about it more.

Marianne
I remembered a time back when I was working at the animal clinic. The rest of the staff was so thankful for the work I had done.

Marianne
Even in something as simple as looking after animals, I was able to make myself useful to others.

Marianne
Thinking about it made me realize that anyone can make other people happy. Even someone like me.

Ferdinand
It sounds to me like you have already found your answer.

Marianne
What do you mean?

Ferdinand
Making people happy. If you ask me, that is a truly worthwhile purpose.

Marianne
You may be right!

Marianne
Ah! I just remembered! I wanted to ask about your food.

Ferdinand
Yes, what about it?

Marianne
Today was my turn to prepare the meal. How is it?

Ferdinand
Oh! It is delicious!

Ferdinand
The flavor and the texture are superb. So you are certainly making me happy!

Marianne
I'm glad you like it.

Ferdinand
I hope you will learn to like yourself. For what it is worth, I like you.

Marianne
Oh?

Ferdinand
Maybe, if you have the time, you can cook something for me again?

Ferdinand
For me alone, I mean.

Marianne
Of course! It would be my pleasure!