E9 - A Birdcage and Flowers
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Faces will lose their
sense of self in due time,
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becoming but faithful
servants of their shadows.
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Then shall shadow and face
unite as a complete being.
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In that sense, it calls into question
the methods of Edward's debut.
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It's a mistake to have shadows
be friendly with their face.
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Faces are meant to be taken.
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Having faces rescue their masters
creates an emotional bond
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and encourages them
to think for themselves.
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Is it not important to promote loyalty?
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However, a debut that could
cause them all to fail is quite a risk.
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Quite the experiment.
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Some are showing signs
of new powers blossoming.
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In that respect,
Sophie looks favorably upon Edward.
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Do you wish to mass-produce Star Bearers?
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No good will come of having
them ponder matters to no avail.
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This means there are yet many
possibilities here in Shadows House.
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What an interesting debut.
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Edward's methodology is revolutionary.
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It will be difficult
for him to judge swiftly.
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Bah! That Edward makes one's blood boil.
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He's rolled out quite
the lavish performance.
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Is he trying to steal Ryan's thunder?
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No, no.
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However...
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that was uncalled for.
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The union of bodies is
this house's great secret.
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It was foolish to do so
where the candidates might see.
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Ed, you have sunk too far
into your own world.
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Aileen!
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Yes, ma'am.
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What becomes of these five pairs
upon the debut's conclusion
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shall be a sight to see.
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"A Bird Cage and Flowers"
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Oh, how wonderful it feels
to have clean clothes once more.
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That soot remover is superb!
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There would be no need to change
three times a day with one of those!
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Then there's this map.
This debut is so much fun!
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Well, Shaun?
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Can we get through those bars?
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I figured it out.
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They're locked by this
bar sunk into the ground.
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They should turn if we lift it.
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But there's also a bar on the other side.
Both have to be lifted at the same time.
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We can't move the bars
without someone on the other side?
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There's nothing we can do.
We'll have to take a detour.
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We can check on Mistress Kate on the way.
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No, John's not going to meet with her.
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He promised not to
until he passed this test.
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Then we won't--
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But John would save her if she asked!
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You're the last person I wanted to see.
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Huh?
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Oh, I get it.
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Shaun, you want to get to this side.
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Get down on your knees
and beg. Then I'll help you.
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If you came from that direction,
you want to get to this side.
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No. I've already saved Master Patrick.
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I'm just killing time
with a little stroll.
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Is that Patrick's face?
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Master John?!
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That's right. I've figured out more
of the labyrinth than you, Ricky.
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I even know where Master Patrick is.
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All your bluster was in vain.
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Considering where you are right now,
you haven't yet saved him.
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Shaun, would you mind answering this?
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Yes?
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Doesn't having your master here
give you an unfair advantage?
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John wants to learn about
the relations between dolls.
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So please proceed as if John weren't here.
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But Ricky would obey you
if you told him to.
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What a unique shadow master.
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In any case, I've got the advantage.
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We still have plenty of time,
even with a detour.
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I already know most of the paths.
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You, however, have a long way to go
before you'll see Master Patrick.
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Your path will take you
about twice around the garden.
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I'll tell you what.
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If you apologize for hitting me,
I'll lend you a hand.
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One point for Shaun.
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Not so fast.
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From what you said,
can I assume Master Patrick is here?
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I really had no idea.
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I must thank you for
your loose-lipped leak.
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One point for Ricky.
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I'm done wasting time here.
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Let's go, Master.
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W-Wait! I'll apologize!
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Hitting you was wrong.
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That was utterly insincere, but drawing
this out will only waste more time.
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Emilico would probably help him,
no questions asked.
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All right, let's open the gate.
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What? But it's still a two-to-two tie.
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Enough with that!
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And when did we each score another point?!
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Okay, we'll lift the bars together.
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Aren't those the shears Lou chose?
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Ricky, what have you done to her?
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Lou gave them to me.
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I swear upon Master Patrick
that I'm not lying.
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Why would Lou give you her shears?
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You've tried to trick people into
doing your bidding the entire time.
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I can't trust you.
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Wait! Answer my question!
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You won't believe me no matter what I say.
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That's the same as
insulting Master Patrick!
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Mistress Louise has arrived!
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To think we'd be greeted
so grandly at the exit!
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How fine it feels to come in first.
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There's Barbie.
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Louise made it out. That means...
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Ricky was telling the truth.
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Oh, you're a sight for sore eyes, Lou.
Let's see that face.
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A living doll would never
lay hands on a shadow master.
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I'm not some fool who'd let a moment
of passion disgrace Master Patrick.
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Ricky.
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Here.
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Mistress Louise's orders?
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No, it has nothing to do
with Mistress Louise.
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It's a secret.
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I wanted you to have them.
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I've never done such a thing before.
It feels strange.
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But I had fun while I was with you.
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I want you and Master Patrick
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to make it past the debut.
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Ricky!
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I owe you an apology.
I'm sorry for doubting you!
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Come back!
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You will abandon this
path out of pride, Ricky?
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The path you've chosen
doesn't lead to the finish line.
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It's all over for you.
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That half-wit was right.
I've no chance if I take this detour.
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Damn it.
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Ricky came back.
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Huh?!
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What the...?!
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Boulder!
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Lift the bar on your side!
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I'd like to, but then
I'd be the one in danger!
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Hang on! I'll think of something.
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Take care of Master Patrick.
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He's quite sensitive.
I fear for him once I'm gone.
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Who knows what will
happen if he fails the debut.
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But if he does survive this...
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Master John! Shaun! Please help him!
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Master John!
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This body has a mind of its own.
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This can't be happening! Master John!
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Master John!
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Nice face, Ricky. That's three points!
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What just happened?
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How very marvelous.
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Such a great volume of soot.
If only I could get a closer look.
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Oh, John! So very irresistible!
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I wonder what he tastes like.
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Hey, Sophie. You're so excited,
your face is showing.
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Her face is showing?
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So it seems.
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To liven up the moment is a fine thing.
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So they say.
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Sophie, you utterly change when
it comes to soot. It's frightening.
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At last, the end of the debut draws near.
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Hey, why are these three going in circles?
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John went to the other side,
and now he must get back.
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But he can't rejoin Shaun
unless Ricky goes back.
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A heroic effort wasted by a feeble fool.
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And Rum...
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She's advancing after some confusion.
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That is the tunnel Ricky did not take.
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Did Sunshine put some
funny ideas in her head?
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She's become positively heroic.
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John and Shaun are heading for the exit.
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And Ricky and Rum are
reuniting with their masters.
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The living dolls are growing up
by overcoming many difficulties.
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He's so pleased, he's chatting up a storm.
But can he open the crate?
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What does it matter? It's adorable.
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He has noticed something.
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The various confines Edward
designed all have soot as their key.
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Ricky has found a mold for
making a key from hardened soot.
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John was also in a crate,
but he used his power to destroy it.
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It seems Ricky has learned by seeing
Louise's rescue and John's wondrous power.
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Truly magnificent.
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Well, he's soundly cleared that hurdle.
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The shadows gain trust toward their faces
and praise them for their efforts.
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Thus their bond deepens.
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Shirley has yet to emit any soot.
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This may prove difficult.
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What's this? Is she channeling Sunshine?
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She better be careful.
The sap will splatter all over.
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This is too scary to watch.
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Doesn't she know it causes a burning rash?
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Like Kate's cage, the upper area
comes loose if exposed to soot.
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The rash-causing flowers
were meant to fall on her.
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She found a workaround.
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Rum seemed quite wishy-washy,
but she is unexpectedly resolute.
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It's an act of loyalty toward Shirley.
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What's this? Is Shirley speaking?
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An emotional reunion.
How unfortunate we cannot hear them.
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The worst candidates staged a comeback.
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Patrick and Ricky took a detour,
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but at this rate,
they'll likely make it in time.
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The grand finale to
a most beauteous debut.
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They better not all make it
merrily holding hands!
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Ryan couldn't stomach
such an imbecilic ending!
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Well, Gerald?!
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Aileen?!
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Shadows House is not so kind as
to keep the incompetent around.
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The fact is that at every debut,
there have been useless individuals.
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Edward has failed in his task
if he cannot find them.
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Now, now, Ryan. It is not over yet, is it?
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They are still in play.
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The most pitiful of all.
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Mistress Kate!
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Mistress Kate.
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It is you.
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No, I mustn't cry yet.
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I'm so glad you're safe.
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I was so worried.
I couldn't wait to see you again.
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Forgive me. I imagine this made you
far more anxious than I was.
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No, but it would've
been nice to have a book.
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It was so dull here.
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But you must have had
a terrible time getting here.
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That's right! Lots and
lots of stuff happened!
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Please do tell.
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We were told to proceed
through the garden alone.
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It must've been so lonely.
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I saw lots of strange puzzles and traps.
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We would've had fun strolling
through it together.
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Kate wishes she could have.
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I met other masters and dolls,
and together we solved some mysteries!
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Really?
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John came across Kate. He is an odd one.
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I saw him, too. He was a lot of fun.
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Would you like an orange?
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Maybe later.
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Oh, what a wonderful apron.
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Hurray! I made it
hoping that you'd like it!
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Seeing you look like you
always do is reassuring.
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This test has shown me that all the dolls
hold their masters dear, just as I do.
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That's right.
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And I defeated a bunch of scorches!
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You had to do such a thing? Are you hurt?
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I'm fine!
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What did you think about while you waited?
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Giving you that bread you love so much.
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Let's continue this later over
a cup of tea in Kate's room.
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Yes, ma'am!
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Kate has something to talk to you about.
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There's that bell again.
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Someone must have passed.
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You can just see the exit from here.
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It's not clear who,
but someone is being greeted.
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Now about how Kate ended up in here.
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The controls for this cage are on
the other side of the thorn trees.
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Edward said,
"It is necessary for the debut."
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There was no choice but to get in.
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As he operated the controls,
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the crane started to move
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until it hung on the other side.
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The cage itself is the problem.
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As soot enters the ceiling vent,
the chains by which it's hung break.
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It's only hanging by five chains now.
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Oh, no! We must do something quick!
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How do I get over there?
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There is a path behind the cage.
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But the entrance is locked.
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Edward said the key will be
available at the sootglass plaza.
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The keys! He must mean those!
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You don't have them?
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There was but one chance.
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Out of my great benevolence,
I gave you one chance of passing.
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You had to choose the keys at the start.
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You were doomed to fail the moment
you left the sootglass plaza.
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Emilico, what are you doing?
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I can reach the controls
through these thorn trees, right?
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Well... yes.
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That's true, but...
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Then if I can cut through here,
I can save you!
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You never give up, do you, Emilico?
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Kate likes that about you.
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Mistress Kate!
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I better hurry!
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But...
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...there's no time.
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Yes! I knew Emilico wouldn't give up.
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How marvelous!
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Show the third-floor masters how
you struggle in vain until the very end!
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Mistress Kate!
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Only two chains left!
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Emilico is trying her hardest, but I...
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Emilico.
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Someone's coming.
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Ricky.
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Patrick? Why now?
[18:43] ---
Those are the shears
that Lou chose, aren't they?
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It's a long story.
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Did he steal them from Louise?
I wouldn't be surprised.
[18:52] ---
He must think that eliminating rivals
gives him an edge.
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I knew we couldn't trust the others pairs.
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What a relief!
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That bell or the one before it
must've been for Lou!
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Lou gave you the shears to thank you
for helping her, didn't she?
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Mistress Kate! Are you all right?!
[19:18] ---
Y-Yes, but...
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I'm afraid I can't talk right now.
There's something I must do!
[19:32] ---
Give Emilico the shears.
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There is a debt to pay.
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Thank you!
[19:43] ---
I will save Mistress Kate!
[19:47] ---
Shaun, Rum, Ricky, and Lou
are all supporting our efforts!
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But it didn't start out like that.
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They changed because of you.
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I was a fool.
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From the very start,
I was making enemies, not friends.
[20:05] ---
Emilico! It will take too long
to cut it all down.
[20:09] ---
Just cut enough to get through.
Careful you don't get hurt!
[20:12] ---
Yes, ma'am!
[20:17] ---
Mistress Kate!
I've reached the crane's controls.
[20:21] ---
Well done! Do you know how to use it?
[20:23] ---
Oh, no! I need a key here, too!
[20:26] ---
But...
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Oh, no! The soot is...!
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It's no use.
[20:35] ---
The soot won't stop.
[20:37] ---
At any moment, I'll be...
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I'm scared.
[20:41] ---
I'm scared!
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I'm so scared!
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I won't give up!
[20:51] ---
I'll save you no matter what!
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Emilico!
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Mistress Kate!
[21:19] ---
Mistress Kate, give me your hand!
[21:34] ---
Mia once told me that
she was born brilliant, but...
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...in my case, it seems I was
born with a sturdy body!
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No ash, no, just shadow
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A no- "I" body, like a dolly
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I'm hollow, where'd I go?
[22:04] ---
Nobody knows
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A murky "I" with black-hole eyes
[22:12] ---
A mimic, oh my! I'm in disguise?
[22:15] ---
"Thank you"? Thank who?
[22:18] ---
Every answer is true
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If I am no one
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And I can do nothing
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Is it a waste to keep living?
[22:32] ---
Is it wrong to go on?
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What's missing here is me, me, me
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Without a self
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Swept away before anyone see, see, sees
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Like dust from the shelf
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Neither happy nor sad
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Don't feel good or bad
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Not up to snuff
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I can't even bluff
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Would you believe this stuff?
[23:17] ---
How very thrilling.
[23:18] ---
It is getting quite interesting.
[23:21] ---
Interesting?
[23:22] ---
It's just made them
fret over trivial matters.
[23:25] ---
Ryan was looking forward
to their spectacular deaths!
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Nevertheless...
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Is this not the end?
[23:33] ---
And their end as well?
[23:42] ---
Next episode, "The Final Pair."
[23:42] ---
Next episode,
"The Final Pair."
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