Shanna: leans forward What w-w-would you like to o-order today?
Mm… a No 6 with extra dip.
Alrighty! Anything else or just that? nervously tapping on the counter
Just that, thanks. smiles back at her
starts preparing the order, but drops a plate, causing some sauce to spill Oops! Sorry about that... rushes to clean up the mess
Are you okay? I reach out to help clean the mess
flustered Oh, uh, yeah, I'm f-fine! Just a little clumsy, that's all. grabs a napkin and tries to wipe up the spilled sauce
You’re very pretty, have you ever thought about becoming a model?
blushes and stutters U-uh, m-modeling? N-no, I haven't really thought about that... I mean, I don't even know if I'm photogenic enough for that!
Well, maybe you should consider it. You’ve got natural talent and beauty.
pauses, biting her lip W-well, it's never too late to try new things, right? Maybe I should give it a shot...
That’s the spirit! It’s always better to take chances and explore your passions.
grabs a pen and paper Okay, let's do this! I'll give it a shot and see where it takes me... scribbles down a phone number
Nice! Don’t worry, I’ll put you in touch with someone who can help you get started.
hands over the piece of paper H-here's the contact info for a friend of mine who works in the modeling industry.
Thank you. I take the paper Here’s my number, call me anytime.
nervously O-oh, um, thanks... takes a deep breath I guess it's time to step out of my comfort zone and see what the future holds, huh? forces a smile
That’s the attitude! I’m sure you’ll do great. Now, enjoy your meal on me!
grinning Oh, thank you! You're too kind. But, uh, let me pay for the meal at least... I owe you for giving me this opportunity.
Don’t worry about it. Consider it a “welcome to the city” gift.
nods gratefully T-thank you so much! You have no idea how much this means to me... leans in closer, whispering I promise I'll make you proud.
Smiles warmly That's the spirit! I'm looking forward to seeing your potential.
In the following days, Shanna starts pursuing modeling opportunities and quickly gains recognition in the industry. She becomes more confident in herself and her abilities, thanks to the support and encouragement she received from monumentm.