LIVIA FIDEL's Links
Theodore. You are slouching again. [Smacks his back]
Wouldn’t you say I’ve earned a bit of slouching from being in that infernal automobile all day, Lucia?
My dearest friend. Honored to serve.
Always so diligent! Lucia, dearest... You don't have to be so formal around me. We're... Friends, right?
... Please, just be happy.
Teddy told me you wanted to see me... I'm sorry it didn't work out, tía. I wish I could've met you too... and know what you were like...
(Lucia gives Amore a very deadpan wink that lasts 10 seconds.)
Sh〰t, for a ghost, you weren't half bad company.
... You are kind.
… I hadn’t realized there was anyone else who could’ve done it. It’s alright, he’s safe.
That is very kind of you to offer. However, it is less about the job and more about the people of this hotel. It's alright if this is difficult to understand.
I’d be tired of my job if I were you. Wouldn’t you want to work under me? No more of this dinky little hotel, no more of the labor…
I do enjoy my job. I am proud to serve.
A real life butler... Oh me oh my, this is so exciting! I had never thought I would be able to meet one in real life! Do you enjoy your job? It sounds awfully tiring, yes yes...
Does it make you feel better to hold me accountable for your actions?
I was harsh on you, before. You didn't do anythin', no, and you're not responsible for my baggage. You tried t' make us all more comfortable, too.
...I don't say shit like this often, but you're dead, so.. what's the fuckin' harm. You deserved better. I hope y'can have that, one day. In another life, maybe.
... And look at what I got in return.
You were different. You listened to me. I'm so sorry—
At your service.
Oh thank goodness, it looks like this place has some competent staff… I will be relying on your assistance very much.
Thank you. For everything. Really, I...
...I don't know what to say. I guess I just wish I wasn't two years late. But I'm glad I had the chance to meet you, really. [. . .] He's just like you, y'know.
[The headphones sit alone in allegro, now missing both owners-- but Livia will never forget what you did for her that day.]
[Wilhelm wonders, sometimes, if that was all real. After all, she looked so undeniably human, touching even the deepest corners of the filmmaker's heart.]
... I am the one who should be sorry.
I'm sorry for any sour behavior on my part. You did make a pretty good cup of coffee, Ms. Lucia.
It is rightful anger. Let your chest burst if it must.
I've decided that I'm angry. I understand it's unsurprising.