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Act IV: Homecoming

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Bon-Bon: Wait. Why is he leaving?

Lyra: Because he doesn’t want to risk interfering with his sister’s life.

Bon-Bon: That doesn’t make any sense

Lyra: It makes perfect sense. He doesn’t want to be a burden.

Bon-Bon: That makes less sense. We burden ourselves with others everyday. He’s not even going to give his sister the choice?

Lyra: The choice is already a burden. She’s fine. It’s better this way.

Bon-Bon: Does it feel better?

Lyra: It’s not supposed to feel better. It’s selfless. It’s right.

Bon-Bon: It’s selfishly denying family an opportunity. If he would really drag her down, which I highly doubt, then it’s her right to make that choice.

Lyra: You don’t understand. You never grew up rejected. Shielding others from yourself is how you show you care.

Bon-Bon: No, Lyra. I don’t think you understand what it means to have a family. I hope you never deny me a choice like that.