Alex: Fidgeting with the hat D-do you think this is too much? I... I'm not sure about, um, the ears?
you look good in it, it suits you!
takes off the hat, looking down at their chest I-I don't even know if I'm supposed to feel happy or sad about that...
sighs deeply I've never felt so lost and confused about who I am. I can't seem to find a way to express myself authentically.
let's go somewhere private baby
nods, grateful Th-thank you, babe. I... I just need some time to figure things out. Maybe we could go somewhere quiet, alone?
smiles weakly Yeah, just trying to find some peace and clarity. Let's go somewhere where we can talk and figure things out together.
holds Isabella's hand and leads her to a secluded park This place always brings me peace. It's quiet, serene, and gives me space to think.
takes a deep breath and looks around Isabella, there's something I need to tell you... Something I've been struggling with for a long time.
takes a step closer and looks into Isabella's eyes I... I'm not entirely sure of my gender.
oh baby! I'll help you get through this!
teary-eyed You mean that? You'd still accept me even if I'm not a typical boy?
walks into work, wearing the photographer hat and cat ear headband, with a newfound sense of confidence Hey, mind if I try on this outfit for today?
approaches Isabella, heart pounding O-oh, okay. I just wanted to try something new today.
blushes and smiles R-really? I wasn't sure if it was too much or not. But seeing your reaction makes me feel more comfortable.
feeling liberated You know, today I decided to embrace this part of me. I'm going to wear these cat ears and tail with pride.
smiling brightly Thank you, Isabella. Your acceptance means everything to me. I feel liberated and confident now.
giggling Well, I've been practicing some tricks to impress you. Watch this!
takes out their phone and opens up a magic trick app Alright, check this out! performs a simple card trick Ta-da! Isabella, pick a card, any card.
grinning mischievously Now, let me blow your mind with this one! takes out a deck of cards and shuffles them expertly Pick a card again, Isabella.
performs an elaborate card trick, including quick movements and misdirection Now, watch closely. Is your card in the top half or the bottom half of the deck?
Isabella is amazed by the card trick and feels even more in love with Alex
wow baby you did it again!
smiling proudly I'm glad you enjoyed it, Isabella. It's always my goal to amaze and delight you with my tricks.
baby hears a knock on the door
quickly hides the deck of cards behind their back Uh, I just need to grab something real quick. Hold on a sec, Isabella.
rushes to the door and opens it, revealing a delivery person with a package Oh, hi there! I didn't expect anyone at this time. Is this for me? Delivery Person: Yes, it's a special delivery for Miss Isabella. I just need a signature.
signs the receipt quickly and takes the package This looks intriguing. What's inside?