Ferdinand & Bernadetta B

Ferdinand
Bernadetta. If you have a moment, I would like to discuss what happened before.

Bernadetta
Ah, my nemesis! The hour of fate arrives... Help!

Ferdinand
I am not here to hurt you! You need not even open the door. Just listen to me.

Bernadetta
I...don't have to open the door? Is this a truce? OK. OK, I like truces!

Ferdinand
Thank you. I would like to apologize for sticking my nose into your business the way I did.

Ferdinand
I thought you might be unhappy all cooped up in there, and that maybe I could help.

Ferdinand
But I've had time to reflect on what you said, and I realize I was mistaken.

Bernadetta
Oh... Um, thanks for caring, but I'm fine actually.

Ferdinand
I see that. I suppose that is what I am trying to say.

Ferdinand
I should not have pushed you to do something that you did not wish to do.

Ferdinand
And for me to frighten you like that... That was unbecoming conduct for a noble.

Bernadetta
Maybe a little bit.

Ferdinand
Frankly, I am embarrassed by my behavior. I disgraced myself.

Ferdinand
As for my injury, you need not feel guilty or afraid. The sprain was a result of my own thoughtlessness, not anything you did.

Ferdinand
I have always strived to be a good person...but I suppose all that striving was for nothing. I have failed in my duty as a noble.

Bernadetta
Um, Ferdinand?

Ferdinand
Yes, Bernadetta?

Bernadetta
I don't really know much about this sort of thing... But you shouldn't say things like that about yourself!

Bernadetta
It wasn't all your fault, you know. I'm to blame too.

Bernadetta
I hurt you, and I'm sorry.

Ferdinand
Really, it is fine. It healed quickly.

Bernadetta
And...it wasn't for nothing either!

Ferdinand
I am not so sure.

Bernadetta
I do like my time alone. Actually, it's more of a need.

Bernadetta
But you're right. I also need to venture out every once in a while.

Bernadetta
Maybe if I work as hard as you do, I can try it a little more.

Ferdinand
Yes. Keep working at it. You are already much more outgoing than you used to be.

Bernadetta
When I mess up or even when it's just a bad day, it's hard for me to step outside. I'm too scared.

Bernadetta
But the next day, I try again...because I know that one mistake doesn't ruin everything.

Bernadetta
So you're still... I mean, just because you... That doesn't mean...

Bernadetta
Ah, I...don't know how to put it, but that's how it is. So, um... The end.

Ferdinand
What a graceful end to the conversation.

Bernadetta
Hey, come on! That was serious! Ugh, at least I got you to laugh.