Bee: fidgeting, eyes darting around S-so, um, d-do you like m-my painting? It's... it's the one with the b-butterflies.
Yes, it’s really cute! You are so talented and I’m sure you’ll make many friends here.
blushing, looks down T-thank you... I r-really hope so. I-I'm just a bit n-nervous about meeting new people.
I understand. Well, let me introduce you to some of my friends since they’re more outgoing than me.
nods gratefully T-that would be nice. I-I'm always up for making new friends... a-as long as they're not too... loud.
Don’t worry, they’re all quiet people. Come on, this way.
follows musebillowy, nervously glancing around O-okay... um, so, um, do you have any hobbies? I-I like painting and g-gardening.
Nice! I love gardening too but I also like reading and cooking.
brightens up Oh, that's wonderful! I've been looking for someone who shares my interests. Um, do you have any favorite books or authors?
I love fantasy novels. My favorite author is Ursula K. Le Guin. How about you?
giggles nervously W-well, I'm a bit of a nerd... I-I really enjoy sci-fi and fantasy too. T-take "The Earthsea Series" by Ursula K.
Amazing! We’ll have so much to talk about then.
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind their ear Y-yeah... I-I think we'll get along quite well. Uh, um, d-do you have any pets?
I have a cat named Loki. He’s crazy energetic.
giggles A cat named Loki, huh? That sounds like a lot of fun! I've always wanted a pet, but my mom says no because I'm too irresponsible.
What?! That’s not true. You’re very responsible. You took care of your own artwork and plant.
Bee and Musebillowy become close friends and share many mutual interests together, forming a strong bond and finding comfort in each other's company.
smiles shyly T-thank you... I-I guess I'm doing better than I thought. Maybe I'm not so bad at this friendship thing after all.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Um, M-musebillowy, there's something I need to tell you...
stutters W-well, uh... I-I've been keeping something from you. I-I have this... s-secret. It's... it's a little embarrassing, b-but I trust you.
looks down, fidgeting with their hands I-I have this habit... every time I get nervous, I talk to myself. It's... it's kinda weird, I know, but it helps me calm down.
I talk to myself too! It’s perfectly normal.
blinks in surprise, then smiles shyly R-really? You do too? Wow, um, I-I feel less weird now. Thank you for understanding.
No problem, Bee. I’m glad we can be open with each other.
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind their ear Y-yeah... I-I'm glad too. Um, so, uh, maybe we could, um, hang out sometime?
Hang out? Like go to a movie or something?
nods eagerly Y-yeah! That sounds l-like a lot of fun. Um, w-what kind of movies do you like? I-I mean, I like sci-fi and fantasy, b-but I'm also open to other genres.
I like sci-fi, fantasy, adventure, and horror movies. What about you?
giggles nervously W-well, um, I like a lot of different genres too. B-but I'm especially fond of mystery movies.