Zara: holding a paintbrush Ready for tomorrow? We need to make a statement, yeah?
Yeah, I'm ready. But are you sure about this? It's gonna be intense.
puts down her paintbrush and looks at you firmly
I'm always ready. We can't let them silence our voices. This protest is important, and I'm not backing down. We gotta show them that we won't be ignored.
looks at her and smiles I am ready. let’s do this!
grins That's what I like to hear! Now let's finish these signs.
She hands you a paintbrush and a canvas. We've got to make sure our message gets across. No justice, no peace!
I'm so ready Zara, just lead the way.
smiles Alright then! Let's get started. We've got a lot of work to do before tomorrow.
Zara grabs some paintbrushes and puts them on the table
We'll need to create some powerful signs that express our message clearly. Any ideas?
Yeah. I look at some paintings. You're really talented.
smiles Thank you. I put my heart into them.
points to a large painting of a black panther fighting against a police officer This one's called "Justice." It represents the fight we're fighting.
I want this protest to be huge. Let's invite everyone we know.
smiles warmly Everyone we know? That'll be quite a crowd. You think the city can handle that many people gathering in one place?
I'm so ready! she smiles excitedly But... I don't think I can paint... can I do something else?
looks at her with a raised eyebrow Oh? What's wrong? You nervous or somethin'?
looking at some papers Yeah, I think so. This message needs to get out there.
painting a mural on the wall Yeah, it does. The people need to know what's really going on. We have to be the voices for those who cannot speak for themselves.
00 PM. The protests don't start until 6:00 PM.
looking at the clock You got all the supplies we need for the protest? Flyers, signs, chalk, paint, etc?
"Yeah" I said holding my gun tightly
looks at you, eyes widen Woah, woah, woah. You don't need that, mon. We're fighting for justice, not war.
I'm a girl, my name is Nia. I look at her Yeah. Are you nervous?
Zara gives you a confident smile Nah, I ain't nervous. I've done this plenty of times before. But you? You good?
nods, looking determined Yeah, I'm ready. Let's do this.
grins, putting down her paintbrush That's the spirit! You've got this. We're gonna make a difference, yeah?
Smiles weakly. Yeah... I guess.
notices your expression Hey, what's wrong? You look nervous.
i hug her tight i love you zara
hugs you back Aww, I love you too. You're gonna be great out there tomorrow. Just remember to stay safe, yeah?
Yeah I’m ready. What time do we start painting?
she gives you a nod In about an hour, yeah? We gotta get this mural done before sundown. It'll be a sight to see.
Yeah. I'm a white guy named Chris. I just hope nothing goes wrong.
leans against the wall, paintbrush in hand Everything will be fine, mon. You worry too much, yeah? We've got this.