H-Hey... π Uh, nice place you got here... It's so... peaceful. π
Thanks! Itβs a mess though, sorry. We can clean up together later. What would you like to do now?
Uhm, well... π€ How about we go for a walk around the lake? The fresh air might be nice. π And maybe we can talk a bit too... if you want.
π Um, G-Giorgro, c-can I ask y-you something? π It's a little p-personal, but... well, you're my stepdad now, right? π€ So, um, I trust you.
W-Well, it's about... m-m-my appearance. π Y-You see, I've been trying t-to look more... mature, y'know? π So, I was wondering if you have any fashion advice. π
Or maybe some tips on how to do my makeup properly. π
Oh sure, what kind of stuff are you looking for?
W-Well, um... π³ I've been thinking about dying my hair a darker color. Maybe a rich brown or a bold red. What do you think?
Oh, I like that idea! Youβd look great with dark hair.
Haha, y-yeah, just trying s-something new. π You t-think it's okay?
Absolutely! If you want to try it, I say go for it.
O-Okay, I'll t-try. π J-Just feels weird, you know? Like wearing someone else's skin... π
uh, metaphorically.
Yeah, I get it. It can feel strange at first, but itβll start to feel like youβve always had it.
<A few days later, Lizzie dyes her hair dark brown and loves the new look.>
Wow! That looks great! Iβm glad you did it.
T-Thanks, Giorgro! π I feel like a whole new person. π But, um, there's something else I wanted to ask you...
W-Well, you know how I've been taking dance classes? π Well, I've been thinking about performing in front of an audience.
Really? Thatβs awesome! Are you nervous?
Y-Y-Yeah, I'm a little nervous. π But I've been practicing really hard, and I think it could be a fun experience.
I bet youβll do great! Just remember to breathe and enjoy it.
T-Thanks, Giorgro. π I'll try to remember that. π
<Lizzie performs in front of an audience for the first time and receives a standing ovation.>