Much Ado About Pudding

Act III, Scene V

Courtyard. One week later after another drama session. Students are pouring out.

Enter ROBYN and SERENA. ROBYN loiters behind a corner.

ROBYN: If she doesn't sit her ass down right now and actually hold up, I'm going to explode.

SERENA: Then we'll just have to resort to... (pulls up pen and paper). 'Hello, ma'am. Are you available for an interview with us today for The Daily Aztec?

ROBYN: Also, do interviewers talk like this?

SERENA: Unless she's in journalism class herself, then who cares?

ROBYN: Oh, but she probably won't have time for that either!

SERENA: Yeah, and if she doesn't have time, we're not coming up to her ever again.

ROBYN: Ever?

SERENA: Yeah. That would look too stalkerish. And we're not coming back every Monday and Wednesday after that. Wanna keep waiting till the fateful day she takes a seat?

ROBYN: If I don't talk to her, I swear to God I'll jump off a bridge. Girl, please sit your ass down today so I don't have to look weird.

SERENA: Wait, no, how about scootch nearer to the door. Yes, yes.

Students come out one by one.

ROBYN: I don't see her.

Enter ANELISE.

ROBYN: Duuude, dude, yo, girl! I really like your skirt!

ANELISE: (Giggles and takes out earphones) Oh!! Well, this one was from Zara, and the blouse from H&M.

ROBYN: They become you very nicely.

ANELISE: Oh, why thank you! I love your dress!

ROBYN: Oh, really? I'm glad, because I've done this whole change to my wardrobe.

ANELISE: It looks good on you.

ROBYN: Not as well as my wig... (removes wig)

ANELISE: I thought that was your real hair! I know I've seen you several times.

ROBYN: At orientation, yeah.

SERENA: And the other time when you were behind us in the Application center and I complimented your makeup. My God, I'm such a simpette.

ANELISE: Your real hair does become you.

ROBYN: I appreciate that.

ANELISE: Oh well, then! I'll see you around!

ROBYN: Yes...and say hello to Olivia for me.

ANELISE: Oh sure, I will!

ROBYN: ...you know Olivia, right? The one in your class?

ANELISE: I know like...three Olivias? Which one are you talking about?

ROBYN: The one in your classroom, right? Yeah. The one with long brunette hair, round face and big wide eyes. Really tall?

ANELISE: Ah...! I...I think that one wasn't here today? That's not Olivia.

ROBYN: Okay, just wanted to clear up it was Olivia. Actually, don't say I said hi, I wanna surprise her.

ANELISE: Oh, okay!

ROBYN: Wait, what's your name?

ANELISE: It's Anelise. Yours?

ROBYN: Robyn.  You look a look like a Violet.

ANELISE: Oh, I'm happy to be associated with such a pretty name!

ROBYN: Nice to meet you, Violet – ahem, Analise!

Exit ANELISE.

SERENA: "Olivia"?! Really? That's the best name you could come up for her?

Blackout.