Ferdinand & Marianne C / houses.fedatamine.com

Ferdinand, Marianne enter the scene

Ah, Marianne. Praying to the goddess?

Yes, I am.

Excellent! So persistent in your devotion. I quite admire that about you.

Oh, no. It's not like that.

No need for false modesty. I hardly know anyone with more piety.

I need to be going.

Wait a moment!

Oh! Um, yes? Did you need something?

I have a suggestion. I have been meaning to tell you about it for a while. Have you ever considered projecting more confidence?

Your every word is laden with pessimism and devoid of enthusiasm.

To gain the trust of commoners, you must appear self-assured at all times.

I have no need to earn the trust of the common people as a noble.

All I want is to live a quiet life and to not be a bother to anyone. I dare not hope for anything beyond that.

But you are the only daughter of the esteemed Margrave Edmund!

Regardless of what you hope for, you must concede that you have inherited certain responsibilities, by virtue of your birth.

If that's the case, then I don't care to be a responsible person. Farewell!

Marianne leaves the scene

One would think she does not wish to be a noble...