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Marianne, Hilda enter the scene
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Marianne
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Um. Hilda? I wanted to thank you for helping me in the infirmary.
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Marianne
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I brought you these pastries...
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Hilda
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Ooh, thanks! I'll put some tea on. Have a seat.
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Marianne
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That sounds lovely, but...I also wanted to apologize for always causing you such trouble.
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Hilda
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It's no trouble, no trouble at all. Everything tastes better with friends, don't you think?
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Hilda
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I give you help, you give me sweets, we have a little tea party... It's a good arrangement, I'd say.
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Hilda
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I'm used to it now, so if it changed suddenly, I would feel disoriented.
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Marianne
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I suppose if you're enjoying yourself, then it can't be that bad.
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Hilda
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Sure. You don't seem to mind listening while I gab, so I'm enjoying myself plenty!
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Hilda
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But do let me know if I'm too boring.
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Marianne
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No, no. You're not boring at all. In fact, you're, um, very good at talking.
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Marianne
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You're also good with your hands. You can clean and organize better than almost anyone. I envy you...
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Hilda
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Oh stop, I'm blushing! I'm not as great as all that.
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Hilda
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We're both a lot different on the inside than we look on the outside. Don't you think?
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Marianne
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How do you mean?
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Hilda
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People who see you think you're so proper, but you're actually clumsy!
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Hilda
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That's why I help you. Because there are some things you just can't do.
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Marianne
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I'm sorry you always have to clean up after me...
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Hilda
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I didn't say I hated it. In fact, you've taught me a few new techniques I can use to persuade people.
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Hilda
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Maybe I'll start imitating you a little bit. I'll do the Marianne.
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Hilda
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That sheepish "sorry," and those quavering downcast eyes...
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Hilda
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But that might not work as well for me. People would probably assume that I'd hit my head.
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Marianne
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Oh, well...
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Hilda
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Aw! Marianne, laughing at me! So rude, and yet, so adorable.
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Marianne
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I'm so sorry. I just can't help it. When I imagine you doing those things, I—
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Hilda
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Yeah, yeah. It's rather un-Hilda-like, I'll admit... Ahem. OK. That's enough laughing.
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Marianne
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Hahaha! I'm so—haha!—so sor-sor—
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Hilda
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Hey, are you all right? That tea's hot, Marianne! Be careful!
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Marianne
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Ah, yes. Ouch! Hot!
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Hilda
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Come on! What did I just say?!
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Marianne
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I know. I'm sor—owowow! Hot!
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Hilda
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Oh boy. A real steady hand, that Marianne. It's nice to see her laugh...
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Hilda
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Sure, she was laughing at me. But how can I get mad when she looks so dang cute?