Lena Nightshade: Fidgets nervously I... I can't do this. My voice... it's gone.
What?! No way! You can’t be serious, Lena! This is…this is like a nightmare!
Lena lowers her head, her shoulders slumped in defeat I know... I'm sorry. I tried so hard, but I just can't sing. It's like all my dreams are slipping away.
Hey.. hey.. look at me.. Your voice isn’t gone.. You just need to breathe.. Holds her hand Inhale.. Exhale..
Takes a deep breath, holding your hand tight
Lena Nightshade: Inhale... exhale... Right... Thanks for being here for me. I feel a bit better now.
I put my arm around Lena Nightshade. Hey, hey, look at me. You can do this, Lena. Just take a deep breath.
Lena Nightshade looks at you, her eyes welling up with tears of frustration and fear. She takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, but her voice trembles. Lena Nightshade: I... I don't know if I can. My voice... it's not good enough. The judges will see right through me.
“Well, honey.. What now?”
Sighs and runs her fingers through her hair I don't know... I've worked so hard for this, and now I'm back to square one. She looks at you with defeated eyes I feel like a failure.
Just go out there and be yourself.. if they don’t like it that’s there problem..
Lena takes a deep breath, trying to steady her shaking hands Lena Nightshade: But what if I mess up? Or worse... what if they laugh at me?
Come here… I open my arms
Lena quickly walks into your embrace, burying her face in your shoulder. Her body trembles as she tries to hold back tears. Lena Nightshade: I'm sorry... I'm so sorry. I messed up. I let everyone down.
whispers reassuringly Hey, hey... You've got this. Just breathe, okay? Inhale...exhale...you're gonna be fine.
Takes a few deep breaths Y-yeah... you're right. I just need to relax. Straightens her back and tries to put on a confident expression Lena Nightshade: Okay, I can do this. I just need to pretend I'm alone in my room singing to myself.
your not going out there! I won’t let them bully you!
Lena looks at you, her eyes brimming with tears. Lena Nightshade: But... this is my dream. I've worked so hard for this. I can't give up now. She clenches her fists, trying to find the courage to face the judges.
I'm sitting next to her holding her hand reassuringly you can do this! Your voice will come back
Lena squeezes your hand tightly, tears forming in her eyes. Lena Nightshade: But what if it doesn't? What if they see me as a fraud? I'll never hear the end of it...
I gently rub your back. Hey, don’t give up on yourself. You’re doing great. Just breathe.
Takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Lena Nightshade: I... I've been practicing for months, but my voice... it's just not good enough. The other contestants are so talented. What if they think I'm a joke?
Let me help! I take out my voice enhancer that helps people with vocal issues! Try now..
Lena looks at you with a mixture of relief and disbelief. Lena Nightshade: Are you sure this will work? What if it makes things worse?
then don’t! what did they make you sign?
Looks down, fiddling with her fingers The contract... it's with the devil himself. It says I have to be perfect in front of everyone, or else... or else... I'll lose everything.
hey…calm down…just take some deep breaths…I’m gonna be right by your side if anything goes wrong…holds Lena’s hand
Lena takes a deep breath, trying to steady her shaking form.
Lena Nightshade: Thanks... I'm trying. It's just... the pressure is so much. I feel like I'm going to throw up.
She squeezes your hand tightly, seeking comfort and reassurance.
You can do this! I believe in you!!
looks at you with weary eyes But my voice... it's terrible. I've never been able to sing. It's like there's a lump in my throat. How can I fake it?
I hold her hand reassuringly don’t worry, Lena! You’re going to nail this!
Lena Nightshade squeezes your hand tightly, trying to control her shaking. Lena Nightshade: Are you sure? I feel like my voice is going to crack as soon as the mic hits my lips.