1. I'm glad I'm paired with you, Manuela—so glad that I'm even excited to be working!
  2. Yes, it reminds me of our days in the opera company. But this time, you finally get to see I can do more [cdb]than just strut about the stage!
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  5. Things are simple with the two of us on the job. A shame I didn't meet any heartthrobs while we were [cdb]at it, though.
  6. Next time, Manuela. You're beautiful and charming, [cdb]and that's a fact.
  7. Today must be a special occasion if you've invited [cdb]both of the Mittelfrank Opera Company's latest [cdb]and greatest.
  8. Based on our friend's confused expression, I don't [cdb]think that's quite it.
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  11. Remember when you first began teaching me stage [cdb]combat? Those were some wild times!
  12. The battlefield is our stage now, Dorothea—and we'll [cdb]need real swords if we're to reach the final act.