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Acceptance of Limitations in Nature's Control
Beatrice Leep
Mother Paula can do a lot of things, but she can't change the weather. That would be ].
[on the phone with the mayor's secretary; [w:Mother Nature|Mother Nature]
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Misunderstandings and Communication in Conflict Resolution
Beatrice
What is your problem?
Roy
I think you're the one with the problem. Beatrice, I've got no idea why you're mad about what happened on the bus. You're not the one who got choked, and you're not the one who got punched in the nose. So I'm only going to say this once. If I did something to upset you, I'm sorry. It wasn't on purpose. Next time you've got a problem, just tell me, and then we'll sit down and talk about it like civilized human beings.
Beatrice
Civilized.
Roy
Are we straight on this?
Roy
Good. I'm glad we had this chance to get to know each other just a little bit better.
Soccer Pal
He's kind of cute, don't you think?
Soccer Pal
In a way that's not cute at all.
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Questioning Palm Trees in Ireland
Mr. Ryan
So why are there palm trees in Ireland?
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A Note and Its Consequences
Roy
I wrote him a note, that should be the end of it.
[about Dana, after Roy broke his nose]
Garrett
A note? That's adorable. What did you say? "I'm sorry I smoked you. Please don't break every bone in my body. Please leave me one good arm so I can feed myself"?
Roy Eberhardt
You're hysterical.
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A Name Change Between Friends
Beatrice
Hey, cowgirl.
Roy
Yeah?
Beatrice
I'm really glad that... You know what, I'm just gonna call you "Roy" from now on. If that's all right with you.
Roy
And what's wrong with Ling Ho?
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Pacific vs. Atlantic Swells Explained
Mr. Ryan
So to answer your question, Pacific swells are usually a lot bigger than Atlantic swells. But remember: Kelly Slater is from Florida.
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Feeling Outnumbered in Florida's Sunshine
Roy A. Eberhardt
My mom told me Florida was so sunny and gorgeous, that everybody in America wanted to live there. Everybody except me. And as usual, I was out-voted.
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Identifying Each Other in Confusion
Beatrice
Roy, it's me.
Roy
Me-who?
Beatrice
Me. Beatrice. Chill out, man.
Roy
Have you gone completely whack-O?
Beatrice
I'm sorry, I'm sorry! It's just… things got a little hairy at home. I didn't know where else to go.
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Facing Fears and Taking a Stand
Roy A. Eberhardt
I knew I couldn't spend the rest of the school year hiding from Beatrice the Bear. I had to take a stand, even if it meant getting decapitated with my own lunch tray.
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Identity Exchange Between Characters
Dr. Gonzalez
And what's your name?
Roy
Uh...
Roy
Ling Ho.
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Conflict Over Economic Development and Employment
Mullet Fingers
You've got to start thinking like an outlaw!
Dana Matherson
You and me are far from thettled!
[lisping]
Mayor
Mother Paula's is going to be a shining example of my six-point economic development plan, bringing to Coconut Cove over twelve new jobs!
Kimberly
I would just like to say that I, Mother Paula, am simply shocked by what's gone on here today. And you, young man, are no longer an employee of Mother Paula's; you're fired!
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