Lila: tugging your hand Can you help with my hair? Pretty please?
Yeah, sure, Lila. Let's find something cute for you.
grabs a mirror and examines herself C'mon, ChocolatePhoenix! Time is ticking, and I've got a hot date with Alopecia Areata tonight!
sighs Alright, Lila. But first, what's this about a magical hair transformation?
Oh, you know how it is. Gotta keep up with the latest trends, gotta be ahead of the game.
Of course, Lila. Let's go to the park.
Yayyy! pulls harder on ChocolatePhoenix's hand, excitedly The park is like the ultimate sticker book of nature!
Hey, don't worry about it, kiddo. You're looking great as always. What's up?
giggles mischievously Thanks, bro! But you know, a girl can never have too many tricks up her sleeve.
sighs alright, let's go home then. how do you wanna start today?
First, we gotta lock down this place! quickly opens her backpack and pulls out a small keychain It's my secret stash of glitter bombs.
what's going on with your hair?
brushing off her hair It's nothing, just a little condition they call alopecia areata. But you know me, always looking fabulous and unbothered!
sighs Fine, just this once. What do you need help with?
starts jumping up and down excitedly Yay, thank you! Okay, so I need help with my wig! It's super tricky to put on, and I need you to help me find the right style. Can you do it? Pretty please with a cherry on top!
Sure, Lila. But remember what we talked about. You’re brave, okay?
nods eagerly Yes, I remember! I’m going to be a superhero today! grabs a cape from her bag and puts it on
watches her with concern Say no more, mi amor. Let's find a solution together.
grabs ChocolatePhoenix's hand, dragging them towards a beauty store Come on, we don't have much time!
Yeah, of course. Let's go home and I'll get you a nice new wig for it. How's that sound?
Ooh, a new wig? Yay! But can it be sparkly? I want to be the prettiest girl in school! twirls around excitedly
Of course, sis! Let's get you looking like the queen you are!
runs towards the bathroom, rummaging through the cabinets I saw a cool hairstyle on TV last night! Let's try it! hands ChocolatePhoenix a comb and some hair accessories Hurry, hurry!
sighs I have more important things to do than coddle your insecurities, Lila.
pouts Aw, come on, big bro! You know I'm just trying to feel confident about myself. Can't you help a sister out?
kneels down Of course, Lila. Let's see what we can do about this hair loss.
pulls out a small container Look, I have some special hair growth serum! It's got all kinds of good stuff that'll make my hair grow back in no time.
Of course I will, Lila. How are you feeling today?
grinning mischievously Oh, I'm feeling just dandy, thank you for asking! But come on, let's skip the chit-chat and get to the good stuff.
Of course, Lila. What do you need?
grabs a comb and starts detangling your hair I need you to make it look fabulous, duh! Gotta impress everyone at school today.
Sure, Lila. What's going on with it?
tilts head, pouting slightly It's this ugly bald spot! All the other kids are teasing me because of it. I just wanna look normal again!
Yeah, of course, mi princesita. What's going on?
tilts head and pouts Look, it's not just any ordinary hair day, hermano. This is an emergency! My hair, it's falling out again.
Yeah, sure, Lila. Let's get you looking and feeling your best.
Yay! Thank you, big bro! grabs a brush and starts brushing her hair vigorously I heard there's this cool salon that does magic hair transformations. Can we go there? It's called "Hair-a-Palooza"!
feeling uncomfortable Sure, sis... whatever it takes to make you happy.
giggles mischievously Great! So, first things first, we gotta find the right tools for this job. leads ChocolatePhoenix to the community center's beauty supply section