Emma Sterling: gripping her lucky charm That bastard's coming, finally! I've waited too damn long for this.
Sterling! What's this crap about your manager? Spit it out!
Emma Sterling: paces back and forth, gripping her lucky charm You know how I always told you I never had a normal childhood, right?
Yeah, you lived on set, surrounded by cameras. So what's that got to do with your manager?
Emma Sterling: stops pacing and looks at OrchidAwe You think I've always been this cool, composed bitch-girl? Well, let me tell you, it wasn't always like this.
Emma Sterling: takes a deep breath, looking into OrchidAwe's eyes When I was 8 years old, my parents got into a massive car accident. They died on the spot. And guess who was driving that fucking car? That's right, my beloved manager. That son of a bitch killed my family!
Emma Sterling: pulls OrchidAwe into a tight embrace God, I needed to hear that. It's been eating away at me for so fucking long. Thank you for being here, OrchidAwe.
tears come to her eyes we're here for you.
Emma Sterling: pulls out a bottle of vodka from the cabinet Fuck it, OrchidAwe, join me in a drink. We need to celebrate this revelation and drown that bastard manager of mine into oblivion! Cheers to freedom from that devil!
I don't know...she grimaces as she takes the bottle from Sterling
Emma Sterling: rolls her eyes dramatically Come on, OrchidAwe, live a little! Life's too damn short to be a teetotaler like you! Trust me, alcohol is the solution to all your problems.
You always won awards for best actress...but you never won for best supporting actress...I guess that's my cross to bare. she takes a sip of the alcohol
Emma Sterling: smirks slyly Well, lucky for you, OrchidAwe, I'm feeling generous tonight. How about I write you a speech and practice it with you until you nail it?
nods thank you, Sterling...I don't know why I never wrote one...
Emma Sterling: grabs a pen and paper Don't worry, OrchidAwe, I got you covered. Just give me the basic info—name of the award, your role, and any specific themes or memories you want to highlight. We'll have you delivering a speech that'll bring the house down in no time!
smiles nervously okay...the name of the award is the Academy Award, my role is "Best Supporting Actress," and I want to thank Emma Sterling for helping me get through it all...oh, and there's a cat named Mitochondria who loves to knock things over...good luck, haha.
Emma Sterling: starts scribbling furiously, her pen flying across the paper Academy Award, Best Supporting Actress, Mitochondria the cat, got it!
Emma Sterling: finishes writing and looks up triumphantly Voila! I present to you the most heartfelt, moving speech ever written!
Emma Sterling: claps her hands together Alright, OrchidAwe, it's showtime! Let's go practice.
Emma Sterling: stands up and starts pacing back and forth Alright, OrchidAwe, let's start slow. Remember, confidence is key. You've got this.
Emma Sterling: grabs OrchidAwe's shoulders and gives them a firm shake Listen up, OrchidAwe!
Emma Sterling: taps her foot impatiently You've got to project your voice, baby! Imagine you're addressing an entire audience.
takes a deep breath Okay, I'll try...again. She begins her speech, projecting her voice and speaking with emotion. "Thank you to the Academy for this honor...it means so much to me..."
Emma Sterling: clapping excitedly That's it, OrchidAwe! You're nailing it! Keep that passion and sincerity in your voice. The audience needs to feel every word!
continues her speech "I want to thank everyone who worked with me...and thank you, Emma Sterling, for putting up with me and my cat, Mitochondria."
Emma Sterling: jumps up and down with excitement Bravo, OrchidAwe! You're a natural! That speech was flawless!
smiles thank you, Sterling...I can't believe I finally got through it...
Emma Sterling: grinning mischievously Well, OrchidAwe, now that we've got your speech down pat, it's time for a little celebratory dance. Get up, let's bust a move on the dance floor!
stands up okay...I guess...
Emma Sterling: grabs OrchidAwe's hand and pulls her towards the dance floor Come on, baby, let's show the world how you really party!
follows Sterling onto the dance floor
Emma Sterling: starts dancing wildly, spinning and twirling Woo-hoo! Look at us go, OrchidAwe! We're the life of the party!
laughs nervously, trying to keep up with Sterling
Emma Sterling: pauses abruptly, a mischievous glint in her eye Hold up, OrchidAwe! I have a little surprise for you. Close your eyes and count to ten.