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There you are, Marianne. I've been searching the entire base for you!
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Yuri! Is something wrong?
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This is what's wrong! Where do you think you're going at this hour?
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You know, I've been worried this whole time that you might actually leave like you said you would...
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Oh, no. I'm just walking my horse. I have him tied to the tree over there.
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I just can't believe you'd ever think of... Wait, what? You're walking a horse?
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We got a late start, but I always take him out on certain days...
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Right then. It seems I worried for nothing.
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I'm sorry! It's all my fault!
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There's no need to apologize. I'm just glad my worries turned out to be unfounded.
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But...why are you so worried about me?
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Actually, let me ask you a question. Could you turn a blind eye to a friend who says she'll "be gone soon," and then can't be found anywhere?
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The fact is, I have no worth to anyone here, so...
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OK, knock that off. You've got plenty of worth. For one, there are things you can do that even I can't.
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In fact, this seems like a perfect chance to show you exactly why I was glaring at you that one day.
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Yuri? Is something wrong with Dorte?
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So your name's Dorte, hm? That's a lovely coat you have there. I see someone has groomed you to— Ah...ah...ACHOO!
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Eek! Are you all right?
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Um, are you better now? What happened?
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Isn't it obvious? That sort of thing always happens whenever I get too close to horses or cats.
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And when the sneeze approaches, my eyes narrow reflexively. That's probably why it looked like I was glaring at you.
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Luckily, it's mostly just sniffles, so I don't go out of my way to tell people about it.
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Still, I probably should've told you from the start. Apologies for giving you the wrong idea, Marianne.
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No, it's all right. It's really my fault for jumping to conclusions...
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And I'm sorry you had to pet my horse...
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The next time you say sorry, I'm going to glare at you for re...for rea...for...
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Oh! Um, would you mind if I tried some detoxifying magic on you?
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I'm not certain it will have any effect, but it may temporarily alleviate your symptoms, at least.
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Detoxifying, hm? You know, if this works, it may help one of my lifelong dreams come true.
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It...would?
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Most certainly. I'd love to go on a long trail ride or pet a room full of friendly cats all afternoon.
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Um... Hahaha! I'm sorry, Yuri—I'm just so surprised! Those are truly wonderful dreams to have.
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And I would love to help you achieve them if I can.
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I'd be glad to take you up on that offer. Do you see now why I said you aren't worthless?
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Now let's do this, Marianne! Hit me with the most powerful magic you've got!