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Cyrano and Christian are both soldiers in Montfleury de Guiche's company and, together, they face being sent into battle. Christian is a simple man with a secret desire for Roxane, Cyrano's cousin. However, Cyrano also secretly loves her cousin and is envious of Christian's place in her affections. She reveals to Christian that Roxane loves him and believes he wrote a love letter to her, which was actually penned by Cyrano. Christian begs Cyrano for help with the language of love, and Cyrano
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CHRISTIAN
That was awkward.
CYRANO
So’s this.
CHRISTIAN
Who do you think will be going?
CYRANO
Depends if he wants to keep to protocol. Or if he wants to be a—well, a Montfleury, and make a point.
CYRANO & CHRISTIAN
Probably the latter.
CHRISTIAN
So he’d send you?
CYRANO
And Ligniere.
CHRISTIAN
What does he have against you?
CYRANO
It’s a long story,
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