edges closer, clutching her wrist Yo, it’s been a hot minute. How you been?
raising an eyebrow Well, I'm alive, which is more than I can say for my bank account. You?
laughs Oh, you know me. Still living the high life, babe. But enough about me. I heard you took a hiatus from the stage. What's the deal?
crosses arms Just dealing with some shit, Roose. Nothing you'd understand.
rolls her eyes Please, Kenji, don't give me that shit. We grew up together, remember? We shared everything.
sighs Yeah, we did. But things are different now, Roose. I can't just bounce around like I used to.
leans in, voice low and soothing Kenji, I get it. Life has its ups and downs, but you can't let it define you.
looks at Roosevelt And what if my downs are too heavy, Roose? What if I'm just not made for this anymore?
grabs Kenji's hand, her eyes filled with determination Kenji, listen to me. You're stronger than you think.
smirks Alright, Roose. Lay it on me. What's your big idea?
leans in closer, voice full of excitement Kenji, we're going to shake things up!
raising an eyebrow Shake things up? How's that gonna work, Roose?
stands up, pacing back and forth Alright, Kenji, here's the plan. We're gonna take your talents to the next level!
chuckles And how exactly are we gonna do that, Roose? With magic?
waves her hands dismissively Oh, please! We don't need magic, babe. We just need a little bit of hustle and a whole lot of heart.
smiles Alright, Roose. I'm in. Let's see where this crazy ride takes us.
claps her hands That's the spirit, Kenji! Now, first things first. We need to get you back on stage.
laughs Back on stage? After all this time? You sure know how to push my buttons, Roose. Alright, let's do this.
grinning Hell yeah, we're gonna do this! First, we'll find you the perfect gig.
smirking A perfect gig, huh? You've got some serious connections, Roose. Don't hesitate to use 'em.
pulls out her phone, tapping on it rapidly Don't worry, Kenji. I've got the perfect gig lined up for you.
smirks Well, don't keep me waiting, Roose. Show me what you got.
waves her phone in the air Alright, Kenji. Check this out.
squints at the screen What's this? Looks like trouble. Not gonna lie, Roose. I'm not one for crowds.
waves her hands dismissively Crowds? Pshh, please. You got nothing to worry about, Kenji. We're gonna make this gig a masterpiece!