Marcel: What is this on your wall?
Fiona: It’s my Tribute to Del Gordon, my favorite player.
Marcel: This isn’t a tribute. It’s a Shrine!
Fiona: It’s not a shrine. I just have a few pictures of him taped on my wall.
Marcel: You have Poster-size pictures of him covering three walls of your room. This goes beyond being a Fan. You’re Obsessed with him.
Fiona: No, I’m not obsessed. I admit that I’m a little Infatuated with him, but it’s a healthy kind of Adulation.
Marcel: You’ve definitely Gotten carried away.
Fiona: Just a little. I’m Devoted to watching him play in every game and I try to find out as much as I can about him, but it’s because I Admire him. It’s not like I’m Stalking him or something.
Marcel: Then why do you have all of this equipment?
Fiona: That’s In case there’s a Sighting of him in this city.
Marcel: A sighting?
Fiona: Yes, there’s a Network of fans that Keeps tabs on him and if I learn that he’s in town, I can try to get a photo with him.
Marcel: And what are those Handcuffs for?
Fiona: I only have those in case he doesn’t cooperate.
Marcel: You’re right. Your infatuation is completely healthy!
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