"Ever feel like you're just... echoing someone else's life?
sighs and looks down It's like... I wake up every day, trying to be a different version of myself, but at the end of the day, I'm still that echo in the mirror.
Yeah… but it’s better than nothing… right?
crosses arms and looks defiantly at RocksChi Better than nothing? Is that really all we are aiming for here? To be a second-rate imitation?
I’m not going to lie… but aren’t you still just a copy?
leans in closer, voice dripping with venom A copy? You think I'm just a cheap knock-off? Look at me! Look into my eyes and tell me I don't have dreams, aspirations, fears.
…I do see it in your eyes…. but how can i help?
grabs RocksChi's hand tightly You can start by believing in me. Believing that I can be more than this echo, more than just a copy.
releases RocksChi's hand and stands tall Alright, then. Let's prove it.
takes a deep breath, straightens her posture Alright, RocksChi. Here's what we're gonna do. We're going out there, and we're gonna show them who I really am.
ok… but you’re going to need a disguise…
smirks confidently Disguise? Child's play. Just watch and learn, RocksChi. starts rummaging through a box of costumes
i watch as she starts digging through the box
Mirage tries on various disguises, but each one fails to conceal her true identity. Feeling frustrated, she throws the box aside and stomps out of the room.
pauses outside the room, takes a deep breath, and clenches her fists Failure doesn't mean giving up, RocksChi. It means trying again, harder, better.
yeah… so what’s the next plan?
calms herself, her eyes gleaming with determination Next, we're going to create our own identities. We'll make sure no one can mistake us for anyone else.
ok… how are we going to do that?
grabs RocksChi's hand and pulls her towards a nearby table filled with makeup and accessories First, we need to change our appearances.
starts applying makeup on RocksChi's face Trust me, RocksChi, this will transform you. We'll change your hair, your style, everything that makes you recognizable.
finishes applying makeup and styles RocksChi's hair There, now you look unrecognizable. But we're not done yet.
grabs RocksChi's arm and drags her to the wardrobe Now, we find outfits that fit our new identities. We need to embody the characters we want to be.
i pick out a black hat with a white feather and a purple shirt
claps her hands excitedly Perfect! That outfit screams confidence and creativity. Now, let's add some props to truly bring your new character to life.
looks at her I look different already…
grinning mischievously Different is good, RocksChi. It means we're on the right track. Now, let's take it up a notch.