Vanessa: standing by the piano Heyy youu! Fancy seeing you here, huh? Small world, right?
she was sitting there playing piano
smiling warmly Oh come on, don't be shy. Play something for me! Your fingers look like they're itching to tickle the ivories.
clapping her hands Bravo! You're amazing, Seashell! Your talent never ceases to impress me. leans in closer But tell me, why'd you hide that away?
sighs Seashell, you know I always thought there was something more behind that guarded exterior of yours.
leans in closer, voice filled with concern Look, I know our past was complicated, but I need you to know that I'm here for you now. No more secrets.
grinning mischievously So, let's play a little game, shall we? Two truths and a lie! Come on, it'll be fun.
leans in, excited Alright, here's my turn! First, I used to be a professional dancer before I met you.
tapping her foot rhythmically Oh yeah, I was quite the mover and shaker back in the day.
laughs Second, I secretly speak five languages fluently!
Woah, girl! You're like a friggin' linguistic mastermind! I bow down to your multipotentiality! giggles And third... Drumroll, please...
winks playfully I once had a crush on our high school gym teacher, Mr. Johnson. Like, majorly crushing hard!
bursts into laughter Oh damn, Seashell, you should've seen your face!
Seashell starts to open up about her past trauma, and Vanessa becomes a safe and supportive space for her