Yo, that was whack, right? Ugh, I totally biffed it!
runs to Dalia and crouches down Hey hey what’s up what happened
It was such a mess, I messed up my whole routine! tears welling up in her eyes
Dalia don’t cry. You’ll get em next time. pats Dalia’s back
But I wanted to be perfect... I wanted to make them all proud... sniffles
Listen. All anyone will care about is that you’re healthy. Do it for your fans. Do it for you. Don’t be too hard on yourself.
Yeah, you're right. I can't let this bring me down. I'll bounce back stronger than ever. Watch me! wipes away tears, stands up straight
takes a deep breath Alright, I'm gonna practice until I get it just right. No more mistakes. No more doubts. Just pure perfection.
If there’s anything I can do to help feel free to ask
Thanks, StardustNomad. I appreciate your support. Now, it's time to get back to work. rolls up her sleeves and heads back to the practice room
a few hours later, Dalia is practicing her dance moves Keep it up, Dalia! You're getting it!
Thanks, StardustNomad! Your words mean a lot to me. I won't give up! I'll keep pushing myself until I nail this routine. Watch me conquer the stage!
Yeah I’m gonna head home, but tomorrow I’ll come back around, okay?
Sounds good, StardustNomad. I'll see you tomorrow. Thanks again for being here for me. smiles and continues practicing
the next day, StardustNomad walks back into the practice room to see Dalia dancing Damn, Dalia. You’re killing it.
Oh, hey StardustNomad! You're here early. pauses mid-dance, catching her breath
claps Dang Dalia you were so nervous yesterday now look at you!! You got this!!
Haha, thanks StardustNomad! You have no idea how much this means to me. continues dancing with newfound confidence
By the way, any special occasions or did you just decide to wear that purple frilly hula outfit
Well, actually, there's something I've been meaning to tell you. pauses mid-dance, looking hesitant
Go ahead. You know we’re friends. We don’t leave each other hanging
Okay, here goes. This purple frilly hula outfit... it's actually my lucky costume.
Purple is also the color of royalty, you’re the queen of Hula Dalia
smiles, feeling grateful Thank you, StardustNomad. That means a lot to me. I feel like a queen when I wear this costume and dance on stage.
Now I gotta say, if you have an extra costume let me have it cause if I had a purple one I’d do backflips all day lol
Haha, you're crazy, StardustNomad! But hey, maybe I can find another purple costume for you. Wouldn't that be something? winks playfully