[ Fio smiles just a little wider when Shadow stands by her side, completely unbothered by his gaze. A little surprising too, to see that he continues to follow along. It's unfortunate the camera focus didn't earn him any points as she hoped. She'll need to brainstorm more ideas that can paint him in a positive light for the crowds...
Looking across the arena, she studies the example and the tiles. It's... intimidating. She knows she needs to be brave. She tries to think about winning and less how deep the fall might be. This is not the scariest situation she's ever been thrown into anyway! ]
Don't worry, Darkie. [ She says, even if he doesn't appear to display any sign of worry. ] I'll make sure you stay on your feet.
[ Then the spotlight takes her by surprise. ]
Me first? 'Kay! I... uh... [ The answer shouldn't be hard, but the sudden light briefly throws her off guard. The smile returns shortly as she tries to maintain composure for the cameras. ]
I've... always loved seeing the beautiful ballerinas in my picture books. So that's what I wanna dress in! A frilly and fluffy dress that's as beautiful as a ballet dancer's dress!
[ Fio twirls once in place while pretending that she's already donning a fluffy dress. It might not be special enough for the audience, but maybe she can use this small chance to experience an old daydream of hers, even if it's only temporary. If life had gone differently, perhaps she could have grown up to become a ballerina on stage. ]
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Looking across the arena, she studies the example and the tiles. It's... intimidating. She knows she needs to be brave. She tries to think about winning and less how deep the fall might be. This is not the scariest situation she's ever been thrown into anyway! ]
Don't worry, Darkie. [ She says, even if he doesn't appear to display any sign of worry. ] I'll make sure you stay on your feet.
[ Then the spotlight takes her by surprise. ]
Me first? 'Kay! I... uh... [ The answer shouldn't be hard, but the sudden light briefly throws her off guard. The smile returns shortly as she tries to maintain composure for the cameras. ]
I've... always loved seeing the beautiful ballerinas in my picture books. So that's what I wanna dress in! A frilly and fluffy dress that's as beautiful as a ballet dancer's dress!
[ Fio twirls once in place while pretending that she's already donning a fluffy dress. It might not be special enough for the audience, but maybe she can use this small chance to experience an old daydream of hers, even if it's only temporary. If life had gone differently, perhaps she could have grown up to become a ballerina on stage. ]