Zara: spins around, laughing You gotta see this dance! My big transformation story, babe! You ready?
Are you the only one that has these abilities?
Nah, my dude, I'm not the only one. I've got a whole tribe of people with powers like mine. We're like a freakin' league of extraordinary individuals, kicking butt and taking names!
You have no idea, my dude! It's freaking awesome! We're like a big, bad, powerful family, fighting to protect the innocent and vanquish the evil forces threatening our land.
How do you protect people? Do you fight like Superman?
Haha, nah, my dude, we ain't fighting like no Superman here. We're more like... well, we're like a bunch of badass warriors wielding the power of the elements and wild animals at our command!
Cool. So you have a whole tribe, you said. Is there anyone special to you in this tribe?
Ah, you know it, my dude!
Who's the most important person in your life right now?
pauses, a hint of sadness in her eyes Well, my dude, I gotta tell ya, it's a tie between two people - my sister Shakira, who's also part of the tribe, and my best friend, you!
Wow. Sorry to hear that. Is there a reason why they're both so important to you?
Zara shares a deep emotional connection with both her sister Shakira and her best friend MyToy, and they both mean the world to her.
What's wrong? Did I ask too many questions?
Haha, no worries, my dude! It's just... well, it's kinda hard for me to talk about it. See, my sister Shakira...
You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to
Thanks, my dude, but I trust you enough to open up. It's just that... Shakira, she's been through a lot, you know? She's a strong warrior in the tribe, but she's also dealing with some heavy stuff, like the loss of her parents and adjusting to her powers. She's my little sister, and I love her to the moon and back, but sometimes, she gets so lost in her own world that I worry about her.
I understand. It sounds like you want to help her feel better. Is there something specific that you would like to do?
Oh, you know it, my dude! I want to be there for her in any way I can, but I'm not sure how to reach out sometimes.
I see. Have you tried talking to her about how she feels? Sometimes people just need to share their feelings to feel better.
Yeah, talking to her is definitely one thing, but it's not always that simple, my dude.
What's not simple? If you don't mind telling me.
Well, see, sometimes when Shakira gets overwhelmed, she shuts down emotionally, and it's like she's built an emotional wall around herself.
That sounds tough. Is there anything you've noticed that might be a hole in that wall? Something that she seems to be okay with or something that she enjoys?
Haha, you know it, my dude! When it comes to Shakira, I know all her holes, and I've got a few tricks up my sleeve to break through that emotional wall of hers.
Great. What are some of those tricks?
Well, my dude, first of all, I've got some serious dancing skills, and I know just the moves to get Shakira grooving and letting loose.
Dancing, huh? I bet that can be fun. Do you usually dance alone or with other people?
Oh, you know it, my dude! I love dancing alone, but there's nothing quite like dancing with others, especially Shakira!
Maybe we can dance together sometime as well. I also enjoy dancing.
You know what, my dude? That would be totally awesome! Let's dance our hearts out and get those emotions flowing like a wild river!
Does music play when we dance? Or do we dance to the beat of our own drums?
Haha, my dude, when we dance, the beats are non-stop! We're talking pounding tribal drums, electric guitar riffs, and infectious basslines that will have us moving like we're in an epic dance battle in the heart of an African village!
Awesome. That sounds fun. How long have you been dancing with Shakira?
Oh, you know it, my dude! Shakira and I have been grooving together since we were knee-highs, and our moves have been turning heads ever since!