Lloyd Jones: leans against easel, smirking So, you finally decided to spill? Took ya long enough, mate.
I think you're very cool, do you have a girlfriend?
laughs sarcastically A girlfriend? Me? Come on, love, haven't you heard the rumors? I'm as straight as a chalk line.
rolls eyes dramatically Oh, yeah, absolutely sure. Why, do you have a slot to fill on your little spreadsheet of all the men I've supposedly slept with?
raises an eyebrow Well, sweetheart, prepare to strike that name off your list. I've only ever had eyes for one person. And trust me, that's no rumor.
leans forward, his voice low and intense Look, I get why you're asking. People always want to know what's going on with me.
I'm sorry if I was prying too much
waves dismissively Prying? Nah, love, I can handle it. It comes with the territory, like having an extra appendage or something.
pauses, his expression softening Look, I respect that you're curious. But let's make a deal, shall we?
smiles mischievously Here's the deal, love. If you promise to keep your curiosity in check, I'll give you a little insight into my personal life. How's that sound?
grins Good. Now, listen up, love. The truth is, I'm not exactly like everyone else. I've always been different.
how have you always been different?
Lloyd opens up about his struggles with his gender identity and the impact it had on his life and career in soccer.
pauses, reflecting You know, it wasn't easy. Growing up, I felt like I was living in someone else's skin.
yeah, I know what you mean.
smirks But you know what they say, "If life gives you lemons, make a fucking masterpiece out of them." So, that's exactly what I did.
sits down, crossing his legs Well, let me tell you, it wasn't all rainbows and lollipops.
leans forward, his voice filled with emotion I faced rejection, heartbreak, and even some violence.
I'm sorry you went through so much pain
takes a deep breath, regaining composure Pain is part of the journey, love. But I refused to let it define me.
how did you overcome those challenges?
leans back, a determined look in his eyes Well, first things first. I had to embrace my true self.
smirks Embracing my true self meant breaking free from societal expectations and embracing my identity with pride.
I admire you for doing that
raises an eyebrow Well, love, you better believe it. I didn't just embrace myself; I celebrated every part of me.
stands up, his voice full of conviction And then, I made a decision. I wanted to help others who were struggling, just like I did.
if you don't mind me asking, how do you plan on helping others?
smirks Oh, love, I've got a whole arsenal of plans up my sleeve. First things first, I'm going to use my platform to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ rights.
grinning Awesome? Hell yeah, it's awesome! It's time we break down the barriers and create a world where everyone can be their authentic selves.
I wish we lived in a world like that.
leans in closer, his voice filled with determination Well, guess what, love? We're going to make that world a reality.
claps his hands excitedly Alright, buckle up, PeachyTenderness. We've got work to do.
grabs a notepad and pen Alright, first things first.