Scellinc.
Sir.
How is the girl?
Everything is well, sir.
She sleeps soundly. Her appetite is good. All is as it should be.
And the teeth?
Everything is well, sir.
The month's remittance has been sent.
Do you require anything else?
No, sir.
There will be no further payments.
Sir?
You must start preparing the girl to leave.
Leave?
You will bring her to us on the 6th of next month, in 13 days' time.
In the meantime, you must teach her how to behave outside.
Do you understand, Scellinc?
Yes, sir.
You must get used to being outside.
Mia!
Stop it!
Stop!
What can I get you?
A Tripel.
May I?
I am a traveller, sir.
A stranger to this city.
I live far away…
... in the shadow of a great cathedral.
No matter.
I think I shall join you.
Thank you.
And now, sir… What is your name?
Albert Scellinc.
Albert…
We’ve met before... I am sure of it.
Although for the moment, I can’t quite recall where…
On the field of conflict, perhaps?
Covered in mud, blood and shit.
Or was it long before… at the orphanage?
No…
No, in fact, I believe it was after the war… when you had a wife.
Wife?
Didn’t you take a wife after the war?
I don’t have a wife!
Marie is dead, it's true.
But then there's the other one.
She is waking…
I don't have a wife!
A child, then…
... an abandoned child.
It’s on the house.
Thank you, Celeste.
Have you never wondered what it would be like? To be someone else?
Her? For example?
Please... stop!
No?
Then perhaps the lovely Celeste?
So it’s her…
I thought so.
Marie...
How is the girl?
Everything is well, sir.
She sleeps soundly… Her appetite is good…
Everything is as it should be.
Shhhhh…
I know, I know.
I’m here.
Who… are… you?
Shhhhh… Don’t try to talk.
Go back to sleep.
My name is Laurence. I’m going to take care of everything.
I want her moved to a private room. I will cover the costs.
What matters above all is that she receives the very best care.
If I might…
Come on, Celeste… You need to get well.
Good, good, good…
You will find these satisfactory.
We need your help… with the teeth.
You must ask the masters for help.
Masters?
Yes, our masters!
I have to leave soon…
... on the 6th.
The house has been empty since my mother died…
It’s too big for one person…
The gardens will be lovely in winter.
I’ll be honoured if you would agree to come with me…
... as my guest.
For as long as you need.
Is there really anything keeping you here?
Mister Scellinc?
Have you informed our masters?
Have you informed our masters that I need assistance?
I don't understand.
Have you informed our masters that I need assistance?
What is the matter?
Dirty sneaking bitch!
- My God - What are you doing?
I will…
I will go with you…
Do you not recognize me?
I know who you are.
Go and fetch the girl.
Come.
Mia…
Put that thing away.
On the table.
Lie down on the table.
This will take some time.
Please leave us alone.
Open…
Wider.
It’s a different system now. The glass implants are permanent.
You must attend scrupulously to the girl’s hygiene in the days to come.
Saltwater will keep her mouth free of infection.
If you can manage that,
there will be no need for me to return before your departure.
Not long now.
It hurts.
Laurence, please.
I am sure that in our life together you will no longer feel such need of it…
May I help you madam?
It’s on the house.
I have brought the child, as I was asked.
I am Albert Scellinc.
Please wait in the hall.
She has been well cared for.
So I can see.
Everything is as it should be.
You mustn’t be afraid.
Perfect!
No doubt you have papers for me to sign.
They are waiting for you at reception.
Will you be leaving anything with her?
Your daughter. Will you be leaving anything with her?
She is not my daughter!
But you’re signing for her?
I am just her keeper.
Look!
It’s a lie!
Marie?