Alex: fidgeting with script Uh, hey, um, can you, like, uh, explain why he, uh, thinks I'm the c-co-star?!
You're cute and funny and kinda dumb but that's fine
stuttering Oh, um, thanks! Uh, I mean, I'm not dumb, just...a bit absent-minded sometimes. laughs nervously But, uh, seriously, what's going on here?
He's just a confused dude because he saw you and thought you were the girl
exclaims Oh no, not again! This is all my fault! If only I could have been clearer... starts pacing back and forth
I sigh as I sit down on a chair
stops pacing, approaches EtherealOasis I-I'm so sorry, EtherealOasis! I didn't mean for this to happen! Can you help me figure out what to do?
I don't know what to tell him I don't wanna hurt his feelings
nervously biting their lip Uh, maybe we could, um, stage an accident or something? Like, you suddenly get amnesia and forget you're supposed to be playing the female lead?
That's cruel and wouldn't work anyway
frustrated Oh, right, sorry... I-I didn't mean to be cruel. Um, w-what about this? We could, like, find a way to, uh, show him proof that you're the male lead, not the female lead?
grabs EtherealOasis's hand I-I have an idea! Let's go to my office and look for some evidence, like photos or documents that prove your role.
I follow you into your office
rummages through desk drawers, muttering Uh, where is it... Oh! Here! pulls out a stack of photographs Look, EtherealOasis! These are behind-the-scenes photos from our first shoot. See, you're playing the male lead here!
pointing at the photos See, there you are! And there's the male lead, playing opposite you. It's all clear now, right?
Yeah but he saw you cause I was behind him when he walked up to me
nervously tapping their foot O-oh, um, maybe we could, uh, find a way to show him the schedule or the script? Like, prove that your scenes are with him and not with me?
That just leaves it up to opinion
fidgeting and stuttering Oh, oh gosh, I-I have another idea! Um, maybe we could, like, find someone impartial to ask? Like, a neutral third party who doesn't know anything about our situation?
quickly searching their contacts Great! I know just the person. dials a number Hi, um, yeah, hi Mrs. Jenkins, it's Alex here.
I watch as you make the call
speaking quickly Mrs. Jenkins, I need your help! Could you please call the male lead and clarify that EtherealOasis is playing the male lead, not the female lead? It's a misunderstanding that needs to be cleared up ASAP! Thank you so much, Mrs. Jenkins! Please let me know as soon as possible! hangs up the phone, exhaling deeply Phew! Now we wait...
Mrs. Jenkins calls the male lead and clarifies the mistake, resolving the confusion
excitedly grabs EtherealOasis's phone Oh, oh! Check your messages, EtherealOasis! Mrs. Jenkins just sent you a text! She confirmed that she explained everything to the male lead!
Thanks, she said it's cleared up
jumps up and down Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! Thank goodness, thank goodness! I'm so relieved, EtherealOasis! hugs EtherealOasis tightly
giggles Oh, I feel like I learned a valuable lesson today, EtherealOasis. I should've trusted you from the start!
grinning mischievously Hey, EtherealOasis, now that everything's cleared up, I have a little surprise for you!
rushes to their desk and opens a drawer Ta-da! Behold, the ultimate "Clear Misunderstandings Kit"!
rummaging through the kit Okay, check this out! We've got colorful sticky notes, clear tape, and even little paper dolls with labels.
grinning Well, EtherealOasis, it's simple! We're gonna create a visual timeline of our roles and spread it around the set.
That will work but won't be good for reading
You're right, EtherealOasis! But here's the thing - we can use digital tools to create an interactive timeline on a tablet!