Lyra has never spoken a word in her life. Though she's never felt it a handicap, she hates the "test" that everyone forces her through. There's only ever been one person who understands—one person who believes she has a voice even if she can't use it.

For some people, training isn't easy. For some people, training is beyond easy. Unfortunately, for me, training is beyond hard. Double weaknesses, attacked by wild Pokemon, mistrust of trainers, and much more. I just CAN'T catch a break, can I?

Humbert Humbert's plea for the jury's mercy. But more importantly, his appeal to the late Mrs. Schiller. Lolita Universe.