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Lysithea, Hanneman enter the scene
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Lysithea
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Professor Hanneman, is this a good spot for this book?
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Hanneman
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That will do nicely, Lysithea. I'm sorry to trouble you with these chores.
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Lysithea
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It's no trouble. After all, it's proper etiquette for the young to help the elderly.
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Hanneman
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The elderly? I'm only— Never mind. How have you been feeling of late? Anything worth mentioning?
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Lysithea
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I've been feeling well enough, all things considered.
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Hanneman
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You seem to be maturing remarkably.
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Hanneman
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No doubt your well-being is due to the positive influence of your twin Crests working in tandem.
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Lysithea
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Here he goes with the "positive" again. Looks like your research is more useless than I thought.
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Hanneman
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I may ignore your assaults on my age, but I will not allow unfettered attacks upon my research. What makes you think it's lacking?
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Hanneman
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Surely you do not deny that your Crest-related abilities exceed those of your peers.
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Hanneman
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You are so far ahead of the others... Even the combined effects of the twin Crests you bear do not fully account for that discrepancy.
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Lysithea
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You just can't see beyond the Crests, can you?
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Lysithea
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In all your research, haven't you considered that my abilities are a direct result of the effort I've put in?
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Hanneman
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Of course I am aware that you are a hardworking student, but...
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Lysithea
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My efforts far exceed those of any other student— I've placed top priority on growing as quickly as possible.
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Hanneman
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Is the ability to expend such incredible efforts, to be so focused, and driven... Is that not a form of talent?
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Lysithea
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It has nothing to do with talent! It's a question of sheer will.
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Lysithea
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I'm determined to succeed, no matter the sacrifice.
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Hanneman
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I see... But what drives you to such lengths?
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Lysithea
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I have goals, just like anyone. And precious little time in which to achieve them.
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Hanneman
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Little time?
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Lysithea
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The people who made me as I am informed me that my life would be drastically shortened as a result.
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Hanneman
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...
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Lysithea
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A person bearing two Crests, against the will of nature itself... Well, clearly it can't be sustainable.
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Lysithea
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As such, I don't indulge in the luxury of fantasizing about the future. I haven't got one.
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Lysithea
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Knowing all this now, will you still claim that my Crests are something "positive"?
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Hanneman
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I... I cannot... Please understand... I had no idea.
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Lysithea
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I'll be leaving now.
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Lysithea leaves the scene
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Hanneman
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Lysithea. So that is why you are...