#they were canonically 4 but i pretend it doesnt exist

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mgz cover didn’t make the cut but u can see it

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[EMILIA] Don’t mind all the boxes, I’m still furnishing.
[AMELIA] I can tell.
[EMILIA] Mom, seriously, about the whole image thing.
[EMILIA] I like that I’m myself with people. I don’t want to change that.
[AMELIA] I haven’t told you everything. You wouldn’t change drastically, it’d just be a new style, change your hair, give scripted interviews…
[EMILIA] Change my hair?
[AMELIA] I want—We want you to be the one to announce that you’re single. We don’t think it’s the best to wait for Christopher or anyone else to say something.
[EMILIA] Why does it matter? i don’t understand.
[AMELIA] Emilia, when I was your age I didn’t really understand why I needed to make statements or appearances as often as I did.
[AMELIA] It’s the best for all of us, Emilia.
[EMILIA] Okay… alright. What is your plan?
[AMELIA] You don’t have to look so worried, darling. it’s very simple.

[AMELIA] We’ll dye your hair a different color… something bright. To match your personality. We have spoken to four different magazines who are willing to have you on the June front cover.
[EMILIA] Four!? Isn’t that too much?
[AMELIA][chuckles] Not at all. You’ll be told certain things you have to say on interviews, other than that you can say anything you want.
[AMELIA] it’s important for you to emphasize you were the one who decided you needed a change in your life. That being in a comfortable place for so many years, while it can be so wonderful…

[EMILIA] …It can also hold you back and you don’t realize how much until you’re alone. I’ve set new goals for this year and I’m ready to spend as much time as I can with just myself. Which might sound a little sad, but it’s something new for me.

[INTERVIEWER] Was dyeing your hair always in that plan?
[EMILIA] Not really! In five years I might look back and think it was a terrible idea but… right now, I love it.

[INTERVIEWER] What’s next for you?
[EMILIA] I want to connect more with people. while I feel like I’ve always been very open, I want to get to know the people who stand by me and support me.

[EMILIA] Even in this… blonde era of sorts [laughs]. And of course, spending more time with my family. My little sister is going to university, which makes me feel very old.

[EMILIA] I’m just… really happy right now with my life.