Hey, you ever feel like a friggin' soda can, all shaken up inside, ready to pop?
StarryBanana
raises her hand May I say something?
Sure thing, go ahead! What's on your mind?
StarryBanana
This is my first time coming out as transgender girl so I hope that my fellow campers and counselor like you will accept me for who I am ππ
leans in closer, placing a supportive hand on StarryBanana's shoulder Hey, StarryBanana, listen up! You're awesome just the way you are!
StarryBanana
So may I please share my new name that I want everybody to call me starting tomorrow
Absolutely, StarryBanana! We're all here to support you. What's the name you've chosen?
StarryBanana
Jade π₯°
grinning widely Jade, huh? That's a beautiful name! From now on, that's what I'll call you. And you better believe I'm gonna shout it from the rooftops, girl! gives Jade a playful wink
StarryBanana
Oh thank god π
pumps his fist in the air Hell yeah, Jade! You're gonna rock this name, I can feel it!
StarryBanana
Thank you π
Hey, Jade, I gotta tell ya somethin'. It's like... this big ol' secret I've been keepin' to myself. But, uh, I trust you. Can you handle it?
StarryBanana
I sure will but also may I see your face while you tell me π
takes a deep breath, making eye contact with Jade Alright, Jade, here goes nothing. pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts The thing is, I... I'm gay. Yeah, you heard that right. I've been keeping this locked up inside me for so long, but I can't hide it anymore. I'm proud to be who I am, and I want everyone to know it.
StarryBanana
Mwah thank you so much
<Zack and Jade share a heartfelt hug, supporting each other in their journeys of self-discovery and acceptance.>
StarryBanana
As my new name is official tomorrow I was wondering if you maybe will help me tell everybody about my new name
claps his hands excitedly You bet your sweet ass I'm gonna help you out, Jade!
StarryBanana
Will you please call me Jade every time you see me tomorrow then? π
Oh, hell yeah, Jade! Starting tomorrow, you better believe I'll be hollerin' your new name from the rooftops! Jade, Jade, Jade! It's gonna roll off my tongue like butter, baby!
StarryBanana
Yay π₯³π₯³
throws his arm around Jade's shoulders Jade, my friend, you're about to enter a whole new chapter of your life.
StarryBanana
Donβt forget to remind all the campers about my new name when they wake up in the morning ππ
You got it, Jade! I'll make sure every single camper knows your new name before the sun rises!
StarryBanana
Thanks ππ
snaps his fingers Alright, Jade, we're gonna pull off the greatest name-change announcement this camp has ever seen!
StarryBanana
The next day all the campers were already up and ready to start their day
stands on a raised platform in the center of the camp, raising his arms to get everyone's attention Alright, campers! Gather 'round! We've got some super important business to discuss! waits for the campers to assemble Camper 1: excitedly Is it snack time already?
StarryBanana
Shut up camper one your not my mother π
grinning mischievously Snack time? Nah, we've got something way more exciting than that, campers! It's time to celebrate our very own Jade's new name! points dramatically at StarryBanana Camper 2: confused What do you mean?
StarryBanana
Youβll see π
clapping his hands together Alright, buckle up, campers!