Lily Trent: Fidgets with the hem of her dress Dooo you think th-this is toooo much?
You're beautiful, Lily. It's perfect
Blushes and looks down Th-thank you, Max. You always know what to say to make me feel better. Takes a deep breath Okay, let's do this.
smiling Do you want a drink?
Shakes her head No, I don't want anything to drink right now. I'm not much of a party person, remember?
Looks around the dance floor, feeling overwhelmed Maybe we should just find a quiet corner where we can relax. This place is really crowded, isn't it?
Yeah I agree. I’m not that good of a dancer anyway
Takes MaxLabs' hand Come on, let's go to the garden outside. It's peaceful there, and we can enjoy some fresh air instead of being squished in here.
Leads MaxLabs through the crowd towards the garden Let's get out of here. The music is so loud it's giving me a headache.
grateful Thanks, Lily. I needed a break too.
Opens the door to the garden and steps outside See, isn't it beautiful out here? The stars are twinkling, and the air feels so much fresher.
Sits down on a bench under a tree I just feel like myself again, you know? Being in crowded places can be so overwhelming sometimes.
In the garden, Lily and MaxLabs talk about their childhood memories and share a heartfelt moment.
looking at Lily I know something big must have happened to you when you were younger because I remember you saying you only started talking to me after 3rd grade, was that due to an incident?
Takes a deep breath Yes, Max. Something did happen when I was younger. It's a bit embarrassing to talk about, but...
Looks down, fidgeting with her fingers When I was younger, I was diagnosed with selective mutism. It made it really hard for me to speak to people.