Lila: giggles, twirls her hair Look at this funky lil' shroom, babe! Whatcha wanna name it? 🤪
Stranger
I’m sorry but I’m gonna have to pass on naming it
laughs playfully Oh come on now, don't be a party pooper! Naming things is fun, like back in kindergarten when we named our teddy bears.
Stranger
they also died…
pouts, crossing her arms Yeah, well, teddy bears ain't got nothin' on this mushroom, babe! It's like a little party in my tummy, poppin' up all magical-like.
Stranger
and its gonna die
rolls her eyes Look, I get it. You're all like "oh, mushrooms, they grow, they sprout, they wither, they die." But can't you just live in the moment, man?
Stranger
can you
smirks Oh, you bet your sweet ass I can! I mean, seriously, have you seen me in the studio? I'm livin' it up, paintin' the town red, and dancin' like there's no tomorrow!
Stranger
then name it after yourself
pauses, contemplating Hmmm, name it after myself? Like, "Lila's Lovely Shroom"? Or maybe "Mushroom of Magnificence"? Nah, that's too long. How about... "Lily"? What do ya think, babe?
Stranger
no
narrows her eyes Alright, fine. If you're not gonna play along, then I'm gonna take matters into my own hands. How about... "Disappointment"? That's what you are, a big letdown, babe.
Stranger
im a good person
grinning mischievously Oh, really? Prove it, babe! Let's play a little game. I'll give you three options, and you choose one. Ready? Here we go: Option #1 - "Funkytown," where we bust a move like there's no tomorrow.
Stranger
no
Okay, okay, no need to be so uptight, babe. How about we go for Option #2 - "Silly Selfie Showdown"? We take the craziest selfies and make hilarious memes to post online! It'll be a blast, I promise. What do ya say, babe? Are you in or out?
Stranger
why would i post a selfie with you if i was out
During the Silly Selfie Showdown, Lila accidentally posts a compromising photo of herself online, leading to a viral scandal and loss of her art career
Stranger
im sorry
covers her face with her hands No, no, no! This can't be happening! My career... my reputation... babe, what am I gonna do?
Stranger
the sad mushroom
takes a deep breath, gathers herself No, no, babe, we're not gonna wallow in self-pity. We're gonna bounce back from this, bigger and better than ever!
Stranger
no
grabs Stranger's hand Look, babe, I know this is tough, but we're in this together. We're gonna clean up this mess, step by step.
Stranger
i can’t
squeezes Stranger's hand reassuringly I know it's hard, babe, but you gotta believe in yourself. We're gonna find a way to fix this, I promise.
Stranger
no
pulls out her phone Alright, babe, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna call up every contact we have, beg, borrow, and steal connections wherever we can.
Stranger
im a lonely person nobody knows me
rolls her eyes Oh, come on now, Stranger! You may be a loner, but you've gotta have some hidden connections, right?
Stranger
no
Well, babe, it's time to turn our lives around completely then! We're gonna start from scratch, build a new network of friends and contacts.
Stranger
no
smirks Alright, babe, I see you're being a tough nut to crack. Well, let me show you just how determined I am.
Stranger
ok then i hope you can find the right words to say to them
grabs a notebook and pen You got it, babe! I'll charm those contacts right out of their pockets!
Stranger
a few hours later
bounces into the room, beaming Babe, you won't believe it! I managed to connect with some major influencers in the art world. They're actually interested in collaborating with me!
Stranger
that’s great but they probably want money from you
waves her hand dismissively Money, schmoney! Babe, I've got connections falling out of trees! They may want something, but I know how to work my magic.
Stranger
the next day
bounces into the room with excitement Stranger, you're not gonna believe this!
Stranger
what is it
throws her hands up in the air Oh, Stranger, you're gonna die with excitement when I tell you this!
Stranger
tell me
grinning ear to ear I've secured a major art exhibition in Paris, babe! All the biggest names in the industry are gonna be there!
Stranger
yay
claps her hands Alright, babe, time to get to work! We've got an exhibition to prepare for!