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Manuela enters the scene
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Manuela
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♪As my mind clings to desperate thoughts... Here it comes, Horsebow Moon and summer's end...♪
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Manuela, Lorenz enter the scene
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Manuela
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Did you hear me just now? What did you think?
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Lorenz
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Marvelous. As though sung by the goddess herself.
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Lorenz
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Enchanting. Heartrending. Your voice truly captivates all who hear.
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Lorenz
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It is as though you channel all the emotion and human experience of your life into the music.
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Manuela
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Well, I guess I have my fair share of life experience. So long as you're not implying I'm old...
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Lorenz
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No, that is not— I mean to say that you skillfully applied your own interpretation in the music.
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Manuela
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Interpretation? When I sing, I am not interpreting. I'm scarcely thinking at all.
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Manuela
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I simply yield my heart to the poetry, and the emotion follows naturally.
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Lorenz
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I believe that is what they call genius.
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Lorenz
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I hope you will permit me to listen again. I would like to hear it up close next time.
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Manuela
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Of course. Next time I'll perform a private show. Just the two of us...
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Lorenz
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You mock me?!
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Manuela
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Never. I wasn't mocking you. In fact, I'd like to see some more of your poetry.
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Lorenz
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My poetry? Why?
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Manuela
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I'd like to use it for another song. I promise that when it's done, you'll be the first to hear.
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Lorenz
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Please. My poetry is merely an idle pursuit.
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Manuela
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That doesn't matter. The words are unadorned—the feelings so direct.
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Manuela
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Your poems have touched my heart. They are so true to life.
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Lorenz
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I suppose there is a certain appeal in the portrayal of such dark emotions. Even if it is a bit graceless.
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Lorenz
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Very well. Take this. You may use any of the poems I've finished working on.
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Manuela
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Oh my. I can hardly wait...
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Manuela
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Is this the next part of the poem I was singing just now?
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Lorenz
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Yes. I wrote that after I heard you sing the first part.
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Lorenz
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I had nearly given up on it, to be honest, but your music gave me the inspiration to continue.
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Lorenz
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Though it is still quite unpolished, and not at all ready for a broader readership, I feel.
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Manuela
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Unpolished? No, Lorenz. It's beautiful. Thank you. To think that my voice inspired you...
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Manuela
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Yet it's you who inspires my voice. I'm so excited to start a new song!
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Yes, please do!