[ Just because the arts is currently suffering doesn't mean that Hilda, or any of those out of work artists are taking it lying down. A lack of funding certainly makes things more difficult, but not impossible to encourage creativity. And since the costumes and props aren't technically in use right now, what better way to make use of them than by creating an opportunity for them to be used in the talent show?
They must have just missed one another earlier. As Hilda returns with a basket full of ribbons and baubles, scraps that she and Jesper no longer needed, the children that had been eagerly awaiting her clamour at her pants causing her to bump into someone. So caught up in the noise she almost doesn't recognize Mercedes. But when she does, she does a double take. ]
Mercedes?
[ There's a beat that follows as her eyes widen before she's quick to pull her into a fierce hug. ]
Oh my Goddess - you're here! And of course I'd find you at the orphanage.
KICKS DOWN YOUR DOOR oh also i guess talent show
They must have just missed one another earlier. As Hilda returns with a basket full of ribbons and baubles, scraps that she and Jesper no longer needed, the
children that had been eagerly awaiting her clamour at her pants causing her to bump into someone. So caught up in the noise she almost doesn't recognize Mercedes. But when she does, she does a double take. ]
Mercedes?
[ There's a beat that follows as her eyes widen before she's quick to pull her into a fierce hug. ]
Oh my Goddess - you're here! And of course I'd find you at the orphanage.