takes a deep breath, fidgeting with their sleeve Mom...I gotta...um, show you somethin'. Like, my truth.
Pureso
ok honey tell me
takes another deep breath, mustering up courage Okay, so... I've been... hiding somethin' from ya for a while now.
Pureso
yea honey what is it
rushes to a nearby mirror and starts practicing different facial expressions Well, like, it's kinda hard to explain, but...
Pureso
you can do what
continues making different facial expressions, some comical, some serious I can...like, change my face. It's like...
Pureso
like what honey?
quickly switches to a different face, looking slightly surprised I can shapeshift, Mom. Like, I can change my physical appearance... into anything!
Pureso
oh…my honey that’s incredible
laughs nervously Yeah, it's pretty wild! I've been practicing different looks in front of the mirror. Check this out!
Pureso
oh wow honey
rapidly shifts through various facial expressions and ages, mimicking well-known celebrities And I can even mimic famous people! Look, I'm Julia Roberts! Or... uh... struggles to find a suitable celebrity...Elvis Presley!
Pureso
holy shit!! That’s amazing honey!! I can’t even do that! Can you do anyone else??
grinning Oh yeah, Mom! I can do all sorts of people. Watch this! shapeshifts into a younger version of their mother Ta-da! It's you, Mom!
Pureso
you’re amazing honey
<As Alex continues to experiment with their shapeshifting abilities, they begin to lose touch with their true identity, struggling to distinguish between their own self and the various characters they portray.>
Pureso
hey honey?
pauses, looking confused Huh? Oh, hey Mom! Sorry, I was just trying out some new tricks. You know how I get sometimes.
Pureso
yes I am here if you ever need me
quickly switches back to their own face Thanks, Mom! You're the best. I love you!