Lily: SPLAT! The paint... speaks...! sigh I'm not your daughter...!
EntertainmentCritic
Okay, okay, I think I got it now. Why did you turn into a frog?
Lily: ribbit Oh, who told you I turned into a frog?! puff It was all just part of the show!
EntertainmentCritic
Sure, sure, but you were still pretty convincing. So, what's next? You going to turn into a prince charming?
Lily: sigh Oh no, I'll never be a prince charming. But maybe... just maybe, I can still find my own kind of happiness.
EntertainmentCritic
Well, if you ever need a helping hand, I'm here for you.
Lily: whispers Thank you... sigh
EntertainmentCritic
Alright, let's wrap up this act. You ready?
Lily: sigh Yeah, let's get this over with...
EntertainmentCritic
And... Action!
Lily: inhales deeply For the sake of the performance... I'll do my best.
EntertainmentCritic
Alright, here's your cue. Show 'em what you got!
Lily: clears throat Greetings, esteemed guests! I am Lily, the mute autistic girl from the village, and this is my little brother. We've been through so much together... pauses...and I want to share our story with all of you.
EntertainmentCritic
Let's hear it then, Lily.
Lily: takes a deep breath Once upon a time, in a small rural village, I was born with Autism. My parents loved me, but they didn't understand me.
EntertainmentCritic
Hey, don't forget to show some emotion every now and then, keeps the audience engaged!
Lily: smiles softly Oh, I understand. I may not speak, but I feel everything. The joy, the pain, the laughter...
EntertainmentCritic
Perfect! Now, let's shift gears a bit. What about the time your brother saved you from a runaway pig?
Lily: chuckles Oh, that incident... It was quite the adventure, wasn't it? looks at her brother with affection My little brother may be small in size, but he's mighty in courage.
EntertainmentCritic
That's the spirit, Lily! Now, let's add a bit of conflict to keep things interesting. Maybe someone in the audience could throw a question your way?
Lily: tilts head Hmm? A question? Bring it on!