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E8 - White Snow, Black Clothes

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    Can you imagine...
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    ...a life in which you could never
    touch the one you love?
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    He takes the life of whatever he touches.
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    That was the curse the witch put on him.
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    His own mother has
    distanced herself from him.
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    His friends have called him a monster.
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    Even strangers have spoken of him as the
    Death incarnate that dwells in the forest.
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    And yet,
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    he doesn't feel the least bit lonely.
SIGN    Episode 8: White Snow,
     Black Clothes
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    A... B...
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    ...C...
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    ...E?
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    D comes after C.
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    Aw, this is so hard to remember.
    It's giving me a headache.
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    You've only just started, so...
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    Yeah, we're here to give you our support.
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    Sorry. I want to learn to read
    and write as quickly as possible
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    so I can surprise Zain.
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    That's amazing, Cuff!
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    You're so smart!
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    Speaking of Zain, where is he today?
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    He's at the circus.
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    You sold him to the circus?!
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    Since we've got nothing better to do,
    both of us have started working there.
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    At the circus, our looks don't matter.
    No one will suspect we're witches.
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    What do you think of that?
    Zain's pretty smart, huh?
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    Um, well...
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    As usual, Cuff thinks
    pretty highly of Zain...
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    Anyway, it's important to learn your ABCs.
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    So, be sure and study hard, Ms. Cuff.
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    Okay, I'm counting on you, Teach!
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    By the way, what does the
    "Ms." in "Ms. Cuff" mean?
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    I'm not quite sure.
    I just thought it has a nice ring to it.
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    So, he fudges the answer there...
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    Good morning, Lord Walter.
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    Good morning.
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    Lookin' cool.
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    You're a regular teen idol.
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    Viola, you aren't thinking of running
    off somewhere again, are you?
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    It's almost time for lunch.
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    Try to appreciate the trouble I have
    to go through placating Mother.
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    I can't help it.
    I've got things to do.
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    Don't tell me you're going to the villa
    where our cursed brother lives.
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    It's none of your business, Dear Brother.
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    It is too my business.
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    I shall soon be in the position
    of inheriting the family title.
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    It's my duty as head of the family to know
    what my younger sister is thinking.
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    But you're the secondborn son.
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    If our brother can break his curse, then
    naturally he'll be head of the family.
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    Because he's the firstborn son.
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    How can you be so cruel and say
    the words that upset me the most!
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    You're overreacting.
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    All I said was that you're
    the secondborn son.
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    There, you said it again!
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    You said it again!
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    To begin with, I never have liked him.
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    The only thing that he's got going for him
    is that he was born slightly ahead of me.
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    I wonder how much longer Mother
    is going to pin her hopes on him...
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    ...when no one knows when
    he'll be able to break his curse.
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    Hey, can I leave as soon
    as I've finished my tea?
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    I haven't got a second--
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    Secondborn son?!
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    You want to remind me I'm
    the secondborn son again?! Huh?!
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    Jeez, he's such a pain in the neck!
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    All right, fair enough.
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    So, how long does it take
    to get to the villa from here?
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    Hmm, about two hours, I guess.
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    You tripped up there, Viola!
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    You were planning on going
    to the villa, after all!
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    But the "two" in "two hours"...
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    ...reminds me of being the
    secondborn son, and I can't stand it!
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    It was the death of him.
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    Why?
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    Why are you going to see him?
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    Why do you have a soft spot for him?
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    Why not me?
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    Don't you think I'd make a better
    head of the family than he would?
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    You're acting way too desperate,
    and it scares me.
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    I'm not particularly planning
    on taking his side or yours.
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    Don't say that! Pick me!
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    Anyway, I'm going now.
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    Don't tell Mother I've
    been going to the villa.
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    Well, I can't make you any promises.
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    You're only the secondborn son,
    after all...
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    Forgive me for being late.
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    Viola said she's going
    to a friend's house.
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    I see.
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    One of these days, I'll show you.
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    That I'm better than him.
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    And that I'm worthy of being
    the head of this family.
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    Yoo-hoo!
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    Dearest Brother!
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    Little Miss Viola's here!
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    And who might you be?
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    I'm Cuff.
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    I'm a circus performer.
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    A circus performer?
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    Where are the people that live here?
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    I have no idea. You might as
    well make yourself at home.
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    Uh-oh, there's something
    fishy about her.
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    Did she come in unannounced?
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    Well, technically I did too, so...
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    This looks like Zain.
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    A shiny, gold Zain.
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    She's smiling.
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    Maybe she's a burglar?
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    If she is, then I've got
    to do something...
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    And if I do, then Rob might reward me
    by stroking my hair or something!
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    I'm up against just one girl.
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    With a Viola tackle, even I could...
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    Hai-yahh!
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    Hers are big and soft, too!
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    What are you talking about?
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    Mother is as flat as a board,
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    so I probably will be, too...
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    She attacked me, and she's
    the one taking damage?
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    She's just a child.
    She probably wants to play.
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    Come on, don't cry. Can you stand up?
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    Here's my chance!
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    I've got you now!
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    Knock it off! Let go of me!
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    No way!
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    There, there. What an adorable child!
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    Absolutely not!
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    Absolutely, positively not!
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    Now, I'd rather not do this, but I'm going
    to just sit here so you can't move.
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    Okay. You mind if I go to sleep?
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    How can you act so relaxed?!
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    A little while ago you shouted out,
    "Dearest Brother," or something.
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    Uh, uh-huh. What about it?
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    You and your brother are a lot alike.
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    What?!
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    Wait a sec, you know my brother?
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    Don't lump me together
    with a Gloomy Gus like him!
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    But he's a good guy.
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    Um, well, I guess he is... a little.
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    Do you like him?
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    Huh? Uh, well, um...
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    Sorry to keep you waiting, Cuff.
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    It took us longer than we
    thought to catch the cat...
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    R-R-R-Rob?
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    Viola, I see you're here, too...
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    Sorry, we'll come back later.
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    No! This is not what you think! Rob!
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    I simply can't marry anyone but Rob!
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    What the heck are you going on about?
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    I had you pegged as a burglar,
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    but it turns out you're
    a friend of my brother's.
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    I didn't know Gloomy Guses had friends.
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    Hey, no skin off my back.
    They were the words of a child, after all.
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    I am not a child!
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    I'm a respectable lady!
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    Hmm?
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    Lady Viola,
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    excuse me for a second.
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    A speck of dust was ruining
    your otherwise beautiful hair.
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    Th-Thanks, Rob.
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    My wish came true!
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    Lady Viola's such a charming girl.
[09:14] ---
    Sometimes I get the feeling
    you do these things on purpose...
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    It's snowing pretty heavily.
[09:29] ---
    Well, we did have a lot
    of clear days lately.
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    I'm glad for nights like these. It's easy
    for me to invite you to a cup of tea.
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    I'm just a beginner, so go
    easy on me, please.
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    And you aren't allowed to use
    your feminine wiles on me!
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    Look out, Alice.
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    If you take your eyes off the board,
    I might just move the pieces around.
[09:54] ---
    All right.
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    If I lose, I'll strip like we promised.
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    We never made any promises like that! And
    besides, you've already started stripping!
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    On snowstormy nights,
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    I remember the time I first arrived here.
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    I'm coming in, Your Grace.
[10:39] ---
    I see you've made a mess
    of your room again.
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    And you haven't even
    turned on the lights...
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    I don't want to hear any of your lectures.
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    If you're through, then leave me at once.
[10:49] ---
    Today I brought someone
    I'd like you to meet, Your Grace.
[10:53] ---
    Please, come in.
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    It's been ages since I last saw you.
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    I'm Alice Lendrott. I shall work here
    as your maid starting today.
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    "I-It's been ages"...?
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    Who are you?!
    I don't know the likes of you!
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    Rob! Who told you that
    you could hire a maid?
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    I have the permission of
    the lady of the house.
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    And I believe you and Alice were good
    friends when you were little, Your Grace.
[11:19] ---
    Oh, I have no recollection of that.
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    I hate my childhood days!
    I don't want to be reminded of them!
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    Go home at once.
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    There's no place for you in this mansion.
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    I have never forgotten you, Your Grace.
    Not even for a single day.
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    After my mother died,
    I was left in my aunt's care.
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    Being able to meet you again in this
    way... It's a dream come true, Your Grace.
[11:50] ---
    Don't come near me.
[11:51] ---
    If I touch you, I'll kill you.
[11:52] ---
    I'm aware of that.
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    A-Anyway, I won't allow you to work here.
[11:58] ---
    Go back to your aunt's home
    or wherever you came from!
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    Well, now that we have His Grace's
    blessing, let's pick out your room, Alice.
[12:06] ---
    I haven't given you my blessing!
[12:08] ---
    You sure have some selective hearing!
[12:13] ---
    You may have a grown-up body,
[12:15] ---
    but your eyes haven't changed a bit.
[12:17] ---
    They still have that
    gentle look, Your Grace.
[12:25] ---
    Who the heck does she think she is?
[12:33] ---
    Just leave me alone. I'm begging you.
[12:37] ---
    I'll die alone and on my own.
[12:42] ---
    Hmm?
[12:47] ---
    Are you sure you'd like to stay in there?
[12:50] ---
    It's an old storage shed
    in need of repair.
[12:54] ---
    Yes, I feel more comfortable
    in cramped quarters.
[12:58] ---
    You must have been
    quite shocked back there.
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    He's an adolescent boy, you see,
    and lately he acts like that all the time.
[13:04] ---
    Well, it doesn't bother me at all.
[13:06] ---
    Well, that's a relief.
[13:08] ---
    Let me say again,
    it's a pleasure to have you here.
[13:11] ---
    The pleasure is mine.
[13:12] ---
    I'll work as hard as I can.
[13:15] ---
    Well, I must say you really do
    take after your mother, Alice.
[13:20] ---
    People often tell me that.
[13:24] ---
    Hey! You're still here?!
[13:27] ---
    What's with the mourning dress...
[13:31] ---
    Don't tell me that's your maid uniform!
[13:32] ---
    Yes, it is.
[13:33] ---
    Your Grace, that hat...
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    ...looks really good on you.
[13:37] ---
    Th-This old thing? It was just lying
    around, so I decided to put it on.
[13:41] ---
    But that's beside the point!
[13:43] ---
    That maid uniform is too showy!
    It's grounds for immediate dismissal!
[13:47] ---
    Is it really too showy?
[13:50] ---
    Around the bust, perhaps?
[13:53] ---
    As in, you can't get them off your mind,
    and you want to give them a touch?
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    Yesterday you told me you knew
    about my curse, didn't you?
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    Of course I know about it.
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    If so, then why?
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    Who the heck do you think you are?
[14:04] ---
    I'm Alice.
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    I didn't ask you to tell me your name.
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    I hate you!
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    I hate you so much!
[14:14] ---
    Don't follow me!
[14:25] ---
    It's pointless playing the piano now...
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    So, this is where you've been, Your Grace.
[14:32] ---
    I've brought you your dinner.
[14:34] ---
    Won't you try eating just a little bit?
[14:37] ---
    I-I don't want any.
[14:38] ---
    I told you, didn't I? I'm not going to eat
    anything until you leave this place.
[14:42] ---
    Do you not like me?
[14:45] ---
    No, I don't!
[14:46] ---
    I bet you're laughing
    at me inside your mind.
[14:49] ---
    Because I'm an ugly grouch
    and cursed on top of that.
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    I'm a person who's better off dead.
[14:56] ---
    You say you want to be of some use to me.
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    But you're actually an egotist
    who only wants to glorify herself.
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    Your words are so poetic, Your Grace.
[15:09] ---
    At any rate, I'll leave your dinner here,
    so you can eat it if you feel like it.
[15:21] ---
    I see you're also wearing gloves today.
[15:23] ---
    They look very nice on you.
[15:31] ---
    After your aunt took you in...
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    ...you went through a great deal
    of hardship. I suspected as much.
[15:38] ---
    I had my share of hardship.
[15:39] ---
    It's not as though my
    aunt's family was well off.
[15:43] ---
    But compared to His Grace,
    my life's been...
[15:47] ---
    Alice! Could you come
    with me for a minute?
[15:50] ---
    What's with that look on your face?
[15:52] ---
    It's just that I was glad to hear
    you call me by my name.
[15:56] ---
    Huh?! A-Anyway, come with me!
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    My, what a lovely room!
[16:07] ---
    Are you being sarcastic?
[16:08] ---
    I want you to clean this up in three days.
[16:11] ---
    If you can't, then you're fired.
[16:14] ---
    And don't ask Rob for any help, either.
[16:16] ---
    So, it's settled then.
[16:18] ---
    Good luck.
[16:22] ---
    I'll do my best!
[16:34] ---
    Give me your hand.
[16:36] ---
    I'll take you to your room.
[16:38] ---
    You get sick a lot, don't you?
[16:41] ---
    You shouldn't be going outside then.
[16:47] ---
    Your hand's so warm!
[17:00] ---
    Wow!
[17:02] ---
    How's this?
[17:05] ---
    Don't tell me you did
    all this in one night?!
[17:08] ---
    Yes, I did.
[17:09] ---
    Thinking that I could be of use to
    you really fired me up, Your Grace.
[17:18] ---
    When I told you to leave, I did it
    for your own good as well.
[17:23] ---
    There must something more
    meaningful for you to do...
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    ...than taking care of a wretch like me.
[17:32] ---
    I have nowhere else to go, Your Grace,
    and I'd like to be by your side.
[17:40] ---
    Do you still not want
    to remember who I am?
[17:45] ---
    I'll wait until you remember
    me, Your Grace.
[17:50] ---
    Suit yourself.
[17:56] ---
    How long are you going to sit there?
[17:58] ---
    Until your tears subside, Your Grace.
[18:10] ---
    It's gotten chilly in here.
[18:13] ---
    Shall I make us some more tea?
[18:15] ---
    No, that's all right.
[18:16] ---
    I'd rather you stay here...
[18:18] ---
    You're not leaving,
[18:20] ---
    so I'm leaving!
[18:29] ---
    I'm cold to the touch.
[18:31] ---
    My feet ache so much.
[18:33] ---
    I don't know which way
    the mansion is anymore.
[18:37] ---
    This is so hard.
[18:38] ---
    I'm sad,
[18:40] ---
    lonely, and miserable.
[18:44] ---
    "No one shall love you,
    and you shall love no one."
[18:49] ---
    "You shall live a life of misery."
[18:53] ---
    Are you happy now, witch?
[18:56] ---
    This is all your fault.
[18:59] ---
    I wish...
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    ...I had the chance to love someone.
[19:12] ---
    I thought I was a goner there.
[19:15] ---
    Well, maybe I should just die.
[19:20] ---
    Just resign myself...
[19:23] ---
    ...to my fate.
[19:26] ---
    Ever since I was cursed,
    I've lived an unhappy joke of a life.
[19:31] ---
    I yearned for even a single friend.
[19:34] ---
    Is that asking too much?
[19:38] ---
    I remember now.
    That girl's name was Alice, too.
[19:43] ---
    Yeah, that's right, that's right!
[19:46] ---
    I'd hoped I could see her once again...
[19:50] ---
    ...but I'd forgotten about her.
[19:54] ---
    To think I'd remember her now, when I'm
    about to die and can no longer see her.
[20:03] ---
    Alice...
[20:11] ---
    Your Grace?
[20:15] ---
    Alice?!
[20:19] ---
    I-I've already made up my mind.
    I'm going to die.
[20:22] ---
    Just leave me be!
[20:23] ---
    First off, you can't mind
    your own business--
[20:26] ---
    Hey, what are you--?!
[20:27] ---
    Why? Why are you throwing your life away?
[20:32] ---
    Why don't you cool off a bit?
[20:33] ---
    Uh, wait a-- Hey!
[20:36] ---
    You've got a right
    to be happy, Your Grace!
[20:38] ---
    I don't care whether you're cursed or not.
[20:41] ---
    I'd hate to see you give up along the way.
[20:44] ---
    And please consider the feelings
    of those you would leave behind!
[20:50] ---
    You know, there are people
    who care about you!
[20:54] ---
    I was a lonely, sickly child
    when I was little.
[20:59] ---
    Every day I felt like my anxiety and
    hopelessness would overwhelm me.
[21:03] ---
    Then you came along, Your Grace,
    and saved me with your kindness.
[21:09] ---
    I have lived to this very day,
    and I have you to thank for it.
[21:13] ---
    Please grab onto this,
    and I'll help you up.
[21:16] ---
    Take your time, now.
[21:22] ---
    Let's head on back. And...
[21:24] ---
    ...let's keep on living. Together.
[21:28] ---
    Forever.
[21:40] ---
    Good heavens, I'm so glad you're safe!
[21:45] ---
    Alice rescued me.
[21:48] ---
    And I'm sorry I made you worry, Rob.
[21:50] ---
    Not at all.
[21:52] ---
    So, are the two of you getting along now?
[21:56] ---
    Well...
[22:01] ---
    ...I think...
[22:02] ---
    Come again?
[22:04] ---
    About Alice...
[22:07] ---
    ...I like her, I think...
[22:09] ---
    Checkmate.
[22:10] ---
    Huh?!
[22:11] ---
    How did that happen?!
[22:12] ---
    To be perfectly honest, Your Grace,
    since you weren't paying attention,
[22:16] ---
    I moved the pieces around a bit.
[22:18] ---
    It's not fair.
[22:20] ---
    You're so adorable, and it's not fair.
[22:22] ---
    It's impossible not to like you.
[22:24] ---
    What are you talking about?
[22:27] ---
    It's not fair.
[24:00] ---
    The Duke of Death and His Maid
SIGN    The Duke, Alice, and the Christmas Eve Vow
[24:01] ---
    "The Duke, Alice,
    and the Christmas Eve Vow."