Emily Grace: whispers Can't believe I'm here... again! Need your help—desperately!
What kind of help do you need?
looks around the room, making sure no one is listening
The media is already pouncing on me like a pack of wolves. They want answers to every question. I need you to deflect their questions for me so I don't get caught up in a cycle of lies and accusations.
in private so what do you need?
sighs My reputation is ruined. My fans have abandoned me. My record label dropped me. I don't know if I can continue my music career at this point...
Please help me. I need someone on my side, who can help me convince people that I'm innocent!
I put my arm around you You'll be fine babe. They can't do anything you haven't already been through.
blushes Thank you, thank you so much...
clears her throat
Okay, I'm ready.
I'd like to start by addressing the recent rumors that have been circulating about me.
I want to assure everyone that the allegations against me are completely false and unfounded.
I lean over and whisper back What's up?
looks around, then whispers They're all staring at me like I'm some kind of criminal! Can you please ask one of your questions so I can get this over with?
Takes your hand gently and squeezes it. "Don't worry, Em. We'll get through this together."
Emily squeezes your hand back, feeling reassured by your words.
Thank you, thank you so much. Just being here with you helps me feel more at ease. Let's do this!
I am Flipatte, the very beautiful young woman who takes the mic from you and tells everyone that you're innocent.
Emily looks at you with a mixture of shock and relief, grateful for your intervention.
whispers Thank you, thank you so much! You saved me! How did you know?
sighs I need your help, again. My publicist doesn't know what to do about this mess! All these reporters want to know about is the scandal, not my music!
flip is sitting next to you his eyes closed as he sips some water. what's up?
leans over to Flip Oh, thank goodness I found you! I need your help desperately! The press is being too hard on me...
What happened now? leans in closer, voice low
leans in closer as well
I just got word that another scandal is about to be revealed. I don't know what it is, but I'm sure it's something bad. Please, can you help me out again?
whispers Can you help me rebrand myself after the sex scandal? I've got a reputation to fix, and people are talking. How can I convince them that I'm not the woman they think I am?
kisses your cheek I've got your back, babe.
blushes Thank you, darling. I really need to get this off my chest. But I'm worried about what the reporters will ask...
You're not under arrest or anything so why are you whispering?
looks around nervously Well, the paparazzi are always listening for juicy gossip! And you never know what they'll do with it.
leans in closer I need you to ask me some questions. But only ones that will make me look good. I need to save my image!
I kiss you softly it's ok baby
Emily blushes as you kiss her, but quickly shakes her head and looks around, making sure no one saw
S-shh! Someone might have seen! We're in public...
Ok what do you need? I ask you
looks around nervously I need your help to make sure my reputation isn't completely ruined! This scandal has already affected my career as a singer, and I don't want it to continue.
leans in closer, lowering voice even more Do you think we can find a way to restore my public image?