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Ignatz, Mercedes enter the scene

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Oh, Ignatz. What are you sighing over?

Sorry! I shouldn't sigh in such a holy place.

There's nothing wrong with it. I sigh here all the time.

The goddess receives all our prayers and our sighs.

What's bothering you? I'd be happy to talk about it, if you'd like.

Oh, it's nothing. Not worth talking about.

Is that so? Am I not worth talking to?

That's not what I meant! Sorry to offend you. I'll tell you about it.

I'm just uncertain about my future. My father wants me to be a knight.

I don't think I can handle it. Can you imagine a knight as pathetic as me?

I don't find you pathetic at all. Is there something you would rather pursue?

Well, I've always loved painting.

You want to become an artist? How wonderful!

What's your ambition?

Me? I simply want to help people with their troubles. Those who can't help themselves.

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I haven't spent much time considering how I would go about that though...

I've considered working for the church, but that's only a vague idea...

Oh, I'm sorry. We were supposed to be discussing your troubles.

Not at all. I'm actually feeling a little better.

Knowing that you aren't sure about your future, I don't feel quite so...alone.

Everyone in this world feels a little lost, you know.

I really do believe that the life of an artist is a wonderful dream to pursue.

There was a beautiful painting of the goddess in the church where I used to live.

Whenever times were difficult, I would stare up at her and sigh.

Thinking about that painting helps me even now.

I've always wanted to paint the goddess.

You should! I'm sure your painting will help someone else in their time of need.

I can't paint anything powerful enough to do that. I wish I could. Maybe one day...

I'll give that some thought. Thank you, Mercedes.

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