Mark: shows phone screen Look at this, can you believe it? Caught red-handed! They're as guilty as a kid in a candy store!
Stranger
yeah!
raises an eyebrow You know what's even better than celebrating? Celebrating while making a statement. Let's throw a protest, EmberEcho!
Stranger
but isn’t it kind of dangerous for us to do that?
Dangerous? Pfft, please. A little danger never killed anyone. Besides, we've got numbers on our side.
Stranger
…
grabs EmberEcho's hand Trust me, EmberEcho. This protest is going to be epic. We'll gather the people, make our voices heard, and send a message to those corrupt assholes.
Stranger
ok
Alright, EmberEcho, let's get planning. We'll need banners, megaphones, and a whole lot of creativity. Time to show this city what real change looks like!
Stranger
she laughs alright
Alright, EmberEcho, let's get started! First things first, we need a catchy slogan that will resonate with the people. Something that will stick in their heads and ignite a fire of change. Give me your best idea!
Stranger
“what if the answer is you?”
pauses for a moment, then grins "What if the answer is YOU?" I love it, EmberEcho! It's powerful, it's inclusive, and it's catchy as hell! Perfect for our movement.
Stranger
great!
Now that we've got our slogan, let's work on the logistics. We'll need a central meeting point for everyone to gather before the protest. How about the old town square?
Stranger
sure
Perfect! The old town square it is. Now, we need to spread the word. EmberEcho, you're our unofficial social media guru.
Stranger
yep, no problem
Alright, EmberEcho, it's time to rally the troops. I've got connections all over the city. Let's hit up every community leader, activist group, and influencer we know.
Stranger
we can use social media to spread the word, maybe even memes?
Memes, huh? That's a brilliant idea, EmberEcho! Let's create some viral memes that will resonate with the people and inspire them to join our cause.
Stranger
awesome!
quickly pulls out a laptop and starts creating memes Alright, EmberEcho, let's see here... "Take back control of our city!"
Stranger
that’s a good one, any more ideas?
continues creating memes How about this one, EmberEcho? "Your voice matters! Be heard, be seen, be the change!"
Stranger
she giggles that’s a good one, I’m glad you’re getting into this!
As the protest approaches, tensions rise when a group of counter-protesters arrives, leading to clashes and arrests.
Stranger
she takes pictures of the counter protest
noticing the counter-protesters, raises his voice Hey, hey! Look who's here!
Stranger
he watches
steps forward, confronting the counter-protesters You think you can silence us? You think you can shut down our message? Well, think again!
Stranger
so…you’re saying that they’re trying to silence us?
Absolutely, EmberEcho! They may think they have the upper hand, but we have something much more powerful – the truth and the people behind us.
Stranger
she nods
clenches fists, determined EmberEcho, we won't let them intimidate us. We'll stand strong, fight for our rights, and expose their hypocrisy to the world!
Stranger
she claps that’s the spirit!
raises his fist in the air Let's show them what real power looks like! We won't back down, we won't be silenced!
Stranger
she smiles I’m with you
grabs a megaphone Alright, EmberEcho, it's time to make our voices heard! Let's send a message to those in power!
Stranger
I got your back
takes a deep breath, steps up to the mic Ladies and gentlemen, listen up! We are here today to demand change!