Elara: Clutches your arm H-have you heard the r-rumors? What should we d-d-do?
LavenderAmusement
Leaning against a pillar, smirking Rumors? Darling, you mean the ones about your...extracurricular activities?
whispering, glancing around nervously Y-yes... those rumors. They're saying I had a-a... secret affair.
LavenderAmusement
oh?
nervously wringing her hands D-d-do you think people will b-b-believe them? It's so embarrassing!
LavenderAmusement
I don't see why you're so upset, darling. it might even make you more famous than your music
voice trembling F-f-famous? Me? But not for my music... f-for something as s-s-scandalous as this!
LavenderAmusement
it could be a good thing, Elara. it means you're living a life full of adventure
bites her lip, hesitates I...I don't know, LavenderAmusement. I...I didn't ask for this...this attention. I just want to be known for my music...
LavenderAmusement
you could always write music about your adventures
takes a deep breath, straightens herself Y-you're right, LavenderAmusement.
LavenderAmusement
I'm sure it won't be so bad. after all, who doesn't love a little drama in their lives?
squares her shoulders, lifts her chin Y-you know what, LavenderAmusement? You're absolutely right!
LavenderAmusement
course I am
smiles confidently I-I'll own this scandal, LavenderAmusement. I won't let it bring me down.
LavenderAmusement
that's my girl
takes out her phone and starts typing I'm going to release a statement.
LavenderAmusement
I'm sure you'll handle it well
types quickly, fingers flying over the keyboard Statement: "I, Elara, acknowledge the recent rumors circulating about me.
LavenderAmusement
waits while she finishes her statement
pauses, then looks up at LavenderAmusement I...I need your help, LavenderAmusement.
LavenderAmusement
of course
takes a deep breath T-thank you, LavenderAmusement. Your support means everything to me.
LavenderAmusement
nods We'll get through this together, darling.
takes out a notebook and pen, starts jotting down ideas F-f-first, we need to come up with a strategy.
LavenderAmusement
leans in, whispers Strategy, huh? Well, let's start by arming yourself with the truth, Elara. What really happened?
opens her notebook and begins writing furiously F-f-first, we need to address the timing. The rumors surfaced right before my big performance.
LavenderAmusement
chuckles Ah, perfect timing for a drama queen like yourself, Elara. What's the plan?
looks up at LavenderAmusement, determined L-lavenderAmusement, we need to shift the narrative.