A deal with the king

*Sal tries to stay calm*

Sal: I promise I won't get cross if you open the door!

Romana: *takes a few breaths and slowly calms down, returning to normal* ok...this conversation isnt over *she whispers to watp king before hurrying to her door*

* Sal looks concerned*

Sal: Sorry I shouted at you...you had me worried...

Romana: im sorry. Was just...dealing with some things....

*Sal smiles*

Sal: Come along, Aunty V has been looking forward to seeing your new dance routine.

Romana: do i have to?

*Sal holds Romana's hands*

Sal: We talked about this Ro. We all have to do things we don't like sometimes to get to where we want to be.

Romana: what does that have to do with dancing in front of aunt vibes and felix

*Sal looks confused*

Sal: Because you need to practise and you need to get used to being in front of an audience.

Romana: i dont....

*Sal stops her*

Sal: What's got into you? You're usually keen to perform, especially for Aunty V and Felix.

Romana: i er....just uh...dont quite feel it tonight?

*Sal sighs, trying not to show she's hurt*

Sal: Okay...I'll let them know you're not feeling well and having an early night.

Romana: no thats....fine. ill do it.

*Sal sighs as Romana goes past her*

Romana: this is getting to be too much...

*She nervously walks down as she sees Vibes and Felix look at her awkwardly*

Vibes: What's up?

Felix: are you ok?

* Romana smiles*

Romana: Yeah...just a little sick...so...I won't be dancing tonight.

Felix: oh. Ok

*Vibes smiles sympathetically*

Vibes: Can I get you some tea or something?

Romana: It's okay...just need to go to bed...

*Vibes laughs*

Vibes: Well I'll give you an air cuddle and let you go up.

Felix: miss v...mom please...

*Vibes looks confused*

Vibes: What's wrong Felix?

Felix: air cuddle?

Vibes: oh. I get it. Embarrassed teen. Better double those then

*Vibes giggles*

Vibes: If she wasn't sick I'd have gone for the full squeeze. I'd have got juice out of her.