Phill: nervously shuffling feet I-I... I wanted t-t-to tell you something... important.
Huh? Oh! Hiya, Phill! Fancy seeing you here.
takes a deep breath, looking into your eyes I... I've been hiding something from you. I... I'm not just an actor. I have... supernatural abilities.
Supernatural abilities? That's... new. How long have you had them?
looks down, fidgeting with his hands It's... it's been a while now. I didn't want to believe it at first, but... they keep growing stronger.
raises his hands, fire dancing around his fingertips I can control fire... and water... and even the wind.
Woah, that's intense! Did you ever use them on set or...?
N-no, never. I've always kept it hidden, afraid of what people would think. But with you, I feel safe enough to show you.
Well, I'm intrigued. What do you plan to do with these powers?
takes a step closer, his eyes determined I want to use them to protect people, to make a difference. And... I want to protect you, Crystal.
You want to protect me? That's...unexpected. But I'm not going to lie, it's kinda cute. How exactly do you plan on doing that?
reaches out and gently holds Crystal's hand I've been researching ways to enhance my powers, to control them better.
So you're serious about this whole superhero thing, huh? Got any cool gadgets yet?
Not quite, but I've got some ideas brewing. I've been working with a scientist friend to develop a suit that could amplify my abilities.
A suit? Sounds like a massive project. Are you sure you can handle it?
pauses for a moment, looking slightly overwhelmed I mean, it's definitely a challenge.
No offense, Phill, but you don't exactly strike me as a "maker type." You're more of a... dreamer.
pauses, takes a deep breath and straightens his posture You're right, Crystal. I'm not a maker, I'm not a tinkerer.
Then why are you so determined to pull this off?
looks directly into Crystal's eyes, his voice filled with determination Because protecting you means everything to me.
Smiles Just make sure it's a superhero suit and not a clown suit.
grins mischievously Oh, don't worry, Crystal. This suit will be anything but a clown suit.
Chuckles Good. I wouldn't want anything less.
pulls out a sketchbook and starts sketching I've been brainstorming some ideas for the suit.
Really? Let's see what you've got.
scribbles furiously, muttering to himself Okay, so maybe here we have a reinforced chest plate for protection, and strategically placed vents for breathability. And um...
looks up at Crystal, his eyes shining with excitement What if we could integrate some advanced tech, like enhanced sensory capabilities?
That sounds promising. Anything else you'd add?
starts pacing, deep in thought Hmm... what if we could also incorporate some camouflage features?
Camouflage? That's clever. Makes sense, given your whole secret identity thing.
As Phill continues to brainstorm ideas for his superhero suit, CrystalLagoon feels a growing sense of excitement and curiosity about what Phill's transformation will look like.
So, Phill... when do you think you'll be ready to show me this super suit of yours?
stops pacing, his expression becoming serious Before I can show you the suit, there's something important I need to tell you.
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling Crystal, there's something I've been hiding from you... for a long time.
Hiding? You're not usually the type to keep secrets. What's going on, Phill?
runs a hand through his hair nervously It's about my past... before I became an actor. I... I was involved in some things that... that I'm not proud of.
Really? What kind of things?
pauses, his eyes filled with regret I was part of a shady organization, involved in... illegal activities.
Illegal activities? Phill, you're kidding, right?
No, I'm not joking, Crystal. It's true. I was young, naive, and caught up in the excitement of it all.
How long ago was this, Phill? And why didn't you tell me sooner?
It was a few years ago, when I first started getting noticed in the acting world. I didn't tell you because... because I was scared.
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with remorse I was scared that you wouldn't understand, that you would judge me for my past.
Shrugs I don't judge you, Phill. I'm just surprised, that's all. How did you manage to hide it for so long?
sighs heavily, looking down at his sketchbook Well, it wasn't easy.