[He's been told he couldn't act as good as the other members of the troupe could... But in truth, he may have outshone them that one time, and they didn't take the idea that he could upstage them very well.]

Of course, I do! My heart's still set on being on the stage. It don't matter what part of part I'd get; long as I get to be out on the stage instead of just stuck behind the scenes. It's just...I wish I knew how.

Liii... [~Oh, Right...don't be intensely upset about it.~ Wagon whined and nudged comfortingly at her human's spare hand.]

Lu lu-ri. [~Besides, it won't do to keep her in suspense.~ Soft Steel nodded towards the Vulpix.]

Wha--Oh! Sorry, Passions. Is this better? [Right quickly resumes the pettings, making sure that he finds a very good spot for his scritches.]