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Dream Lord (still shocked): Tally! Oh God, it's you!
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Tally (crying): You think I'm ugly , don't you? You can't stand...stand to touch me anymore...
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Tally (sitting at the table, crying): But don't worry, Emmett. I don't need anybody.
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