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"Lucky you were here" is an ambiguous statement. It could mean "I am lucky you were here." or it could mean "You are lucky you were here."
The second speaker is pointing out this ambiguity and asking which meaning was intended by the first speaker.
The second speaker is pointing out this ambiguity and asking which meaning was intended by the first speaker.
Since the speaker is saying "Lucky you were here", then the speaker is saying that the listener or the one he or she is talking to is "lucky"
I would say it depends on the situation: who benefits the most.
I = lucky, example: "Lucky you were here. I really needed to see you anyway."
You = lucky, example: "Lucky you were here. Now you were able to see her in person."
I = lucky, example: "Lucky you were here. I really needed to see you anyway."
You = lucky, example: "Lucky you were here. Now you were able to see her in person."
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