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It's too hard!
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It's too hard!
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I can't do this!
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We can't leave her like this.
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I thought I was doing better,
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but it's actually getting worse.
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I'll stay home tomorrow and I'm never going out again if it means I won't be scared anymore.
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No, don't do that.
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We can come up with a solution.
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I could craft you a.. let's say an anti-bug protection suit.
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Or we could look for a more rational solution,
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one that would actually help Agliae overcome her fear.
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When it comes to phobias or fears,
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seeing a specialist is most recommended.
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I myself see a psychiatrist because I'm on the autism spectrum.
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The autism spectrum?
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What's that?
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It means I see things in a different way than you do.
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Neuroatypical brains provide new insight into the world!
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The problem is that our environment is designed for neurotypical people.
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In my case, for example,
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lateness can be distressing, as well as misplaced things in unfamiliar places.
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That's why I see Dr. Pasika every Thursday at 6.15pm.
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She helps me overcome my difficulties.
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But I'm not on the autism spectrum.
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It doesn't matter.
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Dr. Pasika can also help people with phobias.
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You were scared of butterflies and I was scared of the dark,
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of germs, mice, but I talked to her and it helped me.
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That sounds so lame.
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I'd never go.
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Too bad, because it can also help senseless and mean people like you.
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Don't listen to toxic people with failed socialization, Agliet.
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But what will I talk to Dr. Pesika about?
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Things you don't always want to tell other people.
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And that helps you feel better?
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A lot better.
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Okay, I'll give it a try.
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Thanks for coming with me, friends.
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Oh my!
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Alia, Max, Julika, Milen.
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I'm not sure I'll have time to see all of you.
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Aglae is your only appointment, Dr. Psika.
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We just came with her.
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Ah, your friends came with you.
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Quite significant and very kind of you all.
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If you're ready, Aglae, you can come with me.
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What's with all the models?
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Well, life can take many different paths,
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so many that you can sometimes feel lost.
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But I'm here to help you find your own path and pick the right vehicle to travel down it with serenity.
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You can have the car if you like it.
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And you can sit anywhere you want.
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I spoke to your dad on the phone.
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He told me about some issues you've been having,
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but I'd like to hear it in your own words.
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What would you like to talk to me about?
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I don't know.
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Your dad mentioned a problem with, uh, butterflies?
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It's because of the day I got akumatized.
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It was the first day back at school.
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Ladybug had claimed that she defeated super villain Hawk Moth,
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so I thought I'd be safe to leave my house again and go back to school.
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It had been so long that I didn't know how to act around people anymore.
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I'd shake, stammer.
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I felt like I had become an alien.
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I wanted to be part of the group,
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but I couldn't do it.
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Since it was the first day back at school,
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my science teacher, Mrs. Dubokal,
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had planned a visit to the butterfly house in the lab there.
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I wanted to go with the group,
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especially because I used to love butterflies and biodiversity as a whole.
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Besides, I thought that all the akumatizations were over,
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that I had no reason to be scared anymore.
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I couldn't do it.
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And yet I really wanted to follow them,
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to do like them, to be like them,
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but I just couldn't do it.
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And that's when they showed up.
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Dr. Paseka is awesome.
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It helped a lot to talk to her, you know.
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Huh?
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I didn't know you were seeing her too.
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What for?
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Well, let's just say some kind of complicated family issues.
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You never told me about that.
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I worked it out a long time ago.
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I don't even think about it anymore.
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Do you think I could talk to Dr. Paseka about my father?
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Your father?
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Why?
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You can talk to me about him, right?
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Yes, of course, you're right.
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Talking with Dr. Pesika's different, Marinette.
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She's someone from the outside with specific skills to help.
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I help him.
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I'm his girlfriend, you know.
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I know, but that's not the point.
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How can I put this?
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Okay, let's say we're in a video game.
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Adrian is trapped in a maze,
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being chased by a ghost.
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You can face the ghost and temporarily help Adrian,
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but the ghost will always come back.
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Until Adrian figures out why he can't face the ghost,
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he'll be stuck in the maze.
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Dr. Paseka can help him find the exit by guiding him from the outside.
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See what I mean?
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I think I do, and I'd like to try.
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It doesn't mean you're not helpful.
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Adrian can talk to both of you,
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but you'll be there to support Adrian while Dr. Paseka will heal him.
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Dear Diary, that's it.
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Adrian and I are officially a couple.
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Even when I feel his hand in mine,
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I cannot believe it sometimes.
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But I think I know why.
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The truth is, I still can't be myself because I lied.
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To him and to the entire world and...
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Oh shoot, Trap, I need to buy a new tirey.
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Again?
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But Marinette, you already bought 15 this month!
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Writing does me a lot of good, Tiki.
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I write whatever I can't say,
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and since there are a lot of things I can't say,
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like, you know, the fact that Adrian's father was a supervillain,
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well, I write a lot.
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Okay, but that's a lot, a lot.
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This is before you became the guardian of the miraculous.
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This is when you became the guardian.
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And this is since you've been hiding the truth from Adrian.
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Don't you think it's time to make some room in that cupboard and in your head?
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But if I tell Adrian the truth,
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it'll do him too much harm.
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And I can't bear to see him suffer, Tiki.
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And I can't bear to see you suffer like this.
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Either I suffer by lying to him and Adrian remains happy,
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or I tell him the truth and we'll both be very unhappy.
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But how do you know for sure that he'll be sad?
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I don't, Tiki.
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So I have to make sure whether or not Adrian is ready to know the truth.
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And
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if he is,
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I'll give him this letter from his father telling Adrian the whole truth about his reasons for being a supervillain.
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And if he's not ready, I'll keep the letter.
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I'm sorry.
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It's my fault you got akumatized.
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No, it's not.
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I let my own emotions get the better of me.
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Besides, it's over now.
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But I'm still afraid.
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Fear can be a good thing.
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It teaches us to be cautious and not put ourselves in danger.
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But in your case, fear of insects has become a phobia that keeps you from enjoying your life.
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That's why we're here with your friends to help you feel better.
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Go as far as you want and stop anytime you want, okay?
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Do you want to go back out?
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Yes.
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That's an excellent start, Acclaie.
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And now you know no matter how long it takes you won't be alone to travel your path,
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you've found a wonderful vehicle.
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Friendship.
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I feel like it could help me,
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but since I've never done it before,
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I can't be 100% sure.
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Quite significant indeed.
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Maybe you could do what your mom's done.
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In order to find out whether she'd be able to live in space,
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she had to train.
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What would my training consist of?
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Well, maybe you could start by spending a single night at one of your friends' homes,
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if you feel like it, of course.
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But where should I go?
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Everyone offered to welcome me.
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For this first time, I'd suggest you pick a friend with a kind and understanding family,
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with whom you feel most comfortable and can share your needs if need be.
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Huh!
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Thanks for coming with me and for understanding my need to talk to Dr. Sika.
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Of course.
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Adrienne Agreste?
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Hmm.
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So, what do you need to talk about, Adrienne?
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There's something...
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Strange about my father.
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of disappointing Adrian, you totally lie to him?
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Whoa, girl, what's up with that?
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You ought to be practicing gymnastics instead of badminton because you're doing a mega split right now.
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It's more complicated than that.
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Okay, then explain away.
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I love complicated stuff.
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Yeah, well, it's easy for you to say.
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You and Nino tell each other everything.
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I just can't do that with Adrian.
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I know it's a heavy burden to have to hide your ladybug from everyone,
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and especially from Adrian, but I don't see what this has to do with the whole portrait thing.
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That's because it's not the point.
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Huh?
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Then what is it?
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I can't think of anything more complicated than having to hide your secret identity.
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I think our hands are pretty clean now.
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Could we just forget about this whole convo, please?
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Marinette, I'm your friend.
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I'm here if you need help.
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You know that, right?
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Even if I did share this secret with you, it wouldn't change anything.
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I'd still have to lie to Adrian.
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I just have to learn to live with it.
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There will always be this wall between him and me.
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For years, it was kept from me that Nora and I didn't have the same dad.
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When I found out, the only thing that really hurt wasn't the truth,
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but the fact that someone else had decided for me what was good for me,
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what I should or shouldn't know.
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I really wish I could tell him.
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Every day, it's on my lips, but I can't.
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Marinette, I don't know what lie you've gotten yourself stuck in,
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but the truth always comes out in the end.
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So what would you rather have happen?
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You being honest with Adrian,
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or him eventually finding out on his own and realizing you betrayed him on top of lying?
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You're right.
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You always are.
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It's just⦠it's so hard.
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Adrian only wants this portrait so much
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because I've done everything to make him see his father as a good person, a hero.
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I suppose I could wait a few more days before I finally tell him the truth
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and make the boy I love very, very sad.
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Don't you think?
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I don't know, Marinette.
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What are you hoping to achieve by giving him this drawing?
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One last image of the father he made peace with before I ruin it forever.
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No. What do you want from me?
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Don't look at me like that!
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Marinette, make sure that Adrian never knows about the villain that I was,
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but instead that he remembers the times I tried to be a good father.
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Well, mission accomplished!
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Adrian now believes that you were a hero in spite of all the harm you caused.
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But soon, I'll reveal the truth.
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No, don't do it, Marinette.
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I'm begging you.
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You're gonna cause so much pain to the person you love the most.
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Yes, I know, but because of you,
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I can't have a simple, loving relationship.
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Even gone, you keep hurting us.
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I can't give you these eyes.
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Adrian wants to forget about that man.
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The cruel father that you were.
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The father who only opened his mouth to criticize, humiliate, control.
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Adrian, you're fencing!
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Adrian, you're piano!
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Adrian, go live in London on your own,
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away from all your friends and the girl you love!
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There.
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This is the father Adrian wants to see.
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But has he ever even existed?
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Of course he existed.
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I was the man in tears over not having a child with the woman he loved.
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The father who traveled the world looking for the peacock miraculous.
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The father who was crushed when the mother of his beloved son became ill.
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I was the father who became hot-walled in order to save the woman he loved
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and give back Adrian the mother he deserved You
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and I have the same Marinette you said it yourself on the final day.
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We faced each other We both want the same thing.
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We want Adrian to be happy.
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No, no, I'm not like you Yes,
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a lie is a heavy burden to keep secret,
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but that truth will only become one if you talk I was willing to do anything to ensure my son's happiness.
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If you truly love him,
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you'll find the strength to lie Be quiet!
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Adrian deserves sincere and honest love!
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I love Adrian!
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I love him so much!
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Marinette!
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Marinette!
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When I
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was a child, my father was always traveling.
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He didn't care about any of my interests.
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He decided them all for me.
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Piano, Chinese lessons, fencing.
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I'm listening, Adrian.
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You can tell me anything you want.
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I wasn't allowed to go to school.
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I wasn't allowed to have any friends.
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And when I was finally allowed to go to school,
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he didn't want me to be in love with Marinette.
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The only time he actually listened to me was when I told him I no longer wanted to be a model.
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The truth is he only pretended to agree before digitizing me
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in order to keep using my image without any concern for my feelings.
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And now everyone says that he saved Paris,
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that he sacrificed himself to help Ladybug defeat the supervillain monarch.
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Except I cannot believe that he suddenly became this good man and a hero like that.
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Imagine a jigsaw puzzle depicting your father.
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If I understand correctly, it's like you can't assemble all the pieces.
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Maybe because you're missing some?
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Once you have all the pieces,
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you'll be able to put together a picture of your father that will make sense to you.
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Yeah, perhaps.
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Context & Background
This transcript captures a conversation among characters from the animated series "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir," highlighting the importance of mental health awareness and the way friends support one another through challenges. The dialogue revolves around dealing with fears and phobias, seeking help from professionals, and understanding different perspectives, particularly those related to being on the autism spectrum. This context is crucial for English learners as it offers insights into emotional expressions, supportive dialogue, and the significance of mental well-being. As learners engage with this content, they not only improve their language skills but also gain valuable cultural insights.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "I thought I was doing better, but it's actually getting worse." - A useful expression to describe a situation where improvement is expected but not achieved.
- "We can come up with a solution." - Ideal for discussions about problem-solving.
- "It means I see things in a different way than you do." - A great way to express a unique perspective, particularly when discussing differences in thought processes.
- "She helps me overcome my difficulties." - This phrase emphasizes the value of seeking help and is applicable in various contexts.
- "I'm here to help you find your own path." - Encouraging words that can be used to support a friend or colleague facing uncertainty.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
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- Listen Actively: Play the video segment multiple times, focusing solely on the pronunciation and intonation of the characters. Pay special attention to emotional expressions.
- Repeat & Imitate: Using shadow speak, pause the video after each line and attempt to mimic the speakers' pronunciation, rhythm, and emotional tone. This will help you improve English pronunciation by anchoring your learning in natural speech patterns.
- Record Yourself: As you shadow the dialogue, record your voice. Listening to your recordings helps identify areas for improvement, ensuring that your progress in shadowspeaks is evident.
- Focus on Difficult Phrases: Concentrate on any phrases or sentences that feel challenging. Revisit these phrases until your delivery is smooth and confident.
- Engage in Dialogue: Partner with a friend or use language exchange apps to practice speaking about related topics. Discuss how fears and phobias can affect mental health, employing the phrases you've learned.
By following this structured approach, you will find that incorporating shadowing techniques into your English learning not only boosts your fluency but also enriches your understanding of important social topics.
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