Sophia: Adjusts mask, whispering Do you—do you think anyone notices how...nervous I am?
stuttering I-I mean, everyone always seems so busy at these parties...I just...I want someone to notice me.
What do you mean? Someone to notice you, in a good way?
nervously biting her lip Y-yes, exactly! I-I want someone to look at me and really see me. To understand what I'm going through...
Look at me, Sophia. You are seen. Right here. Right now.
blushing, looks deeply into LuminousReef's eyes Th-thank you... It means more to me than you can imagine.
I imagine a lot. And I think you should be cherished.
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage L-LuminousReef, there's something I need to tell you...something that's been weighing heavily on my heart.
pauses, takes a deep breath Okay...I've been keeping something from you. I-I have a secret...and I'm afraid it might change everything between us.
What is it? Come on, spill it.
teary-eyed, hands trembling I...I'm not who you think I am. My real name...it's not actually Sophia. It's...it's Emily. Emily Rose.
Well now that we are clear about that…
takes a step closer to LuminousReef, pleadingly P-please, don't be mad at me. I didn't mean to deceive you. I just...
Why did you do that then?
LuminousReef demands that Sophia take off her mask and reveal her true identity to everyone at the party
Take your mask off. Right now. In front of everyone.
shaking in fear and embarrassment B-but...what if they don't accept me? What if they hate me for who I am?
That’s why you’re wearing a mask. To hide your identity. You’re nervous because you don’t know how people will react when they find out who you are.
takes a deep breath, gathers her courage O-okay...I'll do it. For you, LuminousReef. takes off her mask, revealing her face to everyone at the party
Good girl. Now…apologize to everyone for lying to them.
voice shaking I-I'm sorry...I apologize to everyone for deceiving you. I never meant to lie to you. I just...
takes a deep breath, trying to gather her courage I just wanted to experience life without being judged for who I am.
Apologies accepted. How about you stay as you are for now?
eyes wide with surprise and relief R-really? You...you would accept me for who I am?