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Oh, uh... Hi.
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Bernadetta, listen. I'm sorry about what happened back there.
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No, it wasn't your fault. I'm the one who should be apologizing.
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I...didn't realize things could even go that bad.
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I'm glad we managed get you in front of the meanest-looking guy in my company...
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But that didn't last long before the nerves got to you. Quickest I've ever seen someone run, lemme tell you.
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And then I accidentally stepped on that horse's tail, so it started going wild and totally trashed the place. It'll probably take weeks for them to clean that up...
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Oh, you really did it this time, Bernie.
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Hey, we all make mistakes. Water under the bridge, you know?
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Yeah, thanks...
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Kind of a shame, it would've been way cheaper to just buy the herbs from Anna and be done with it.
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Urghhh!
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And with how much repairs ended up being, we could've even tossed in that creepy pot.
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Ack! No...
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That aside though, you still wanna do something about your shyness, right?
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I can see why this is a bigger problem than your whole staying indoors thing. Your anxieties can be quite the hurdle to overcome.
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You're right... But hey, I haven't been keeping to myself at all lately! Bernie's out in the open!
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I guess you're right. At least not going outside only makes problems for me..
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Either way, now we know how things turn out when we try to force the issue. Looks like we're better off taking an incremental approach.
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How's that work?
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Well, we can start by having you hide nearby while I talk to someone you're afraid of.
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Then, I dunno, if the conversation gets interesting, maybe you can come out and join in?
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I'm not going to care whether it's interesting or not!
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It doesn't matter if they're serious or boring or the most fascinating person in the world. All I care about is that they don't scare me!
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Yeah, I guess that's gonna be tough to manage on its own, huh.
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Well...maybe the incremental approach won't actually be as hard as we think.
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Really? How do you figure?
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I mean, I did use to think you were pretty terrifying. But with all this stuff we've been doing together, I've actually gotten used to you.
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And now I'm not really shy around you, am I? Heh heh!
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Glad to hear you say it. I'd honestly be kinda sad if you were still afraid of me after all we've been through.
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Sounds like getting you used to people is the way to go after all.
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Maybe you just have to spend a lot of time with someone before you get really comfortable.
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Yeah, I think that's it.
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Not exactly flattered to hear that, but... Well, I guess I'll just be glad I don't scare you anymore.
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Sounds like spending time with someone is the key. Which means we'll just have to toss you straight into the deep end and see if you can swim.
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WAH! No, not the deep end! I HATE THE DEEP END!
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Sorry, sorry. Just messing with you.
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Anyway. Here's hoping you and I can keep getting closer, Bernadetta.
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Right!