Dara Amarie's Official Help Thread! [closed]

You need to change all the CHARACTER to one of your already existing characters.

I removed the option to change hair, but not hair color. If you don’t want hair color just tell me and I can remove it and send you a new template.

label male_avatar1
@MALEAVATAR stands screen center and MALEAVATAR faces right and MALEAVATAR starts idle

        NARRATOR
    What does he look like?

choice
"Hair Color" {
goto haircolor1
} "Face Shape" {
goto face1
} "Eyebrows" {
goto eyebrows1
} "Eyes" {
goto eyes1
} "Nose" {
goto nose1
} "Mouth" {
goto mouth1
} <GREEN> "This is perfect!" {
goto male_avatar1_end
}

label face1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his face shape.

choice
"Athletic" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Athletic Square Jaw
goto face1
}
"Thin Chiseled" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Chiseled Oval
goto face1
}
"Stubble" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Chiseled Square
goto face1
}
"Defined Triangle" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Defined Triangle
goto face1
}
"Diamond" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Diamond
goto face1
}
"Square Jaw" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Square Jaw
goto face1
}
"Thin Stubble" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Sculpted Oblong
goto face1
}
"Soft Triangle" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Cade
goto face1
}
<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label eyes1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his eyes.

choice
"Deepset Piercing" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Deepset Piercing
goto eyes1
}
"Deepset Sloping" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Deepset Sloping
goto eyes1
}
"Deepset Gentle" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Deepset Gentle
goto eyes1
}
"Stoic Almond" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Stoic Almond
goto eyes1
}
"Classic Round" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Classic Round
goto eyes1
}
"Innocent Round" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Innocent Round
goto eyes1
}
<GREEN> "Next Page" {
goto eyes12
}
<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label eyes12

        NARRATOR
    Choose his eyes.

choice
"Sloping Smolder" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Sloping Smolder
goto eyes12
}
"Narrow Gentle" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Narrow Gentle
goto eyes12
}
"Gentle Almond" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Gentle Almond
goto eyes12
}
"Piercing Almond" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Piercing Almond
goto eyes12
}
"Round Piercing" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Round Piercing
goto eyes12
}
"Round Gentle" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Round Gentle
goto eyes12
}
<GREEN> "Previous Page" {
goto eyes1
}
<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label eyebrows1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his eyebrows.

choice
"Bold"{
@MALEAVATAR changes eyebrows into Straight Bold
goto eyebrows1
}"Thick"{
@MALEAVATAR changes eyebrows into Thick Arch
goto eyebrows1
}"Sharp"{
@MALEAVATAR changes eyebrows into Medium Sharp
goto eyebrows1
}"Tapered"{
@MALEAVATAR changes eyebrows into Thick Tapered
goto eyebrows1
}"Narrow"{
@MALEAVATAR changes eyebrows into Thin Arch
goto eyebrows1
}"Athletic"{
@MALEAVATAR changes eyebrows into Thick Arch Athletic
goto eyebrows1
}<GREEN> "Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label nose1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his nose.

choice
"Button" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Button
goto nose1
}
"Refined" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Refined
goto nose1
}
"Aquline"{
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Aquiline
goto nose1
}
"Roman" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Roman
goto nose1
}
"Broad" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Broad
goto nose1
}
"Hooked"{
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Hooked Nose
goto nose1
}
<GREEN> "Next Page" {
goto nose12
}
<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label nose12

        NARRATOR
    Choose his nose.

choice
"Thin" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Thin
goto nose12
}
"Chiseled" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Chiseled
goto nose12
}
"Strong"{
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Strong
goto nose12
}
"Upturned"{
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Upturned
goto nose12
}
"Round"{
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Round
goto nose12
}
"Athletic Button" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Athletic Button
goto nose12
}
<GREEN> "Previous Page" {
goto nose1
}
<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label mouth1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his mouth shape.

choice
"Classic" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Classic
goto mouth1
}"Full" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Full Tapered
goto mouth1
}"Small Round" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Small Round
goto mouth1
}"Smirk" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Smirk
goto mouth1
}"Small Open" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Small
goto mouth1
}"Uneven" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Uneven
goto mouth1
}"Pouting Oval" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Pouting Oval
goto mouth1
}"Uni-lip Medium" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Uni-lip Medium
goto mouth1
}<GREEN> "Lip Color" {
goto lipColor1
}<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label lipColor1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his lip color.

choice
"Dune" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Dune
goto lipColor1
} "Ivory" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Ivory
goto lipColor1
} "Blush" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Blush
goto lipColor1
} "Olive" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Olive
goto lipColor1
} "Terracotta" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Terracotta
goto lipColor1
} <GREEN> "Next Page" {
goto lipColor12
} <GREEN> "Change Lip Shape" {
goto mouth1
} <GREEN> "Done" {
goto male_avatar1
}

label lipColor12

        NARRATOR
    Choose his lip color.

choice
"Mocha" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Mocha
goto lipColor12
} "Rosewood" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Rosewood
goto lipColor12
} "Dark" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Dark
goto lipColor12
} "Sable" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Sable
goto lipColor12
} "Chestnut" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Chestnut
goto lipColor12
} <GREEN> "Previous Page" {
goto lipColor1
} <GREEN> "Change Lip Shape" {
goto mouth1
} <GREEN> "Done" {
goto male_avatar1
}

label haircolor1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his hair color

choice
"Dark" {
goto boy_hairDark1
}"Light" {
goto boy_hairLight1
}"Dye" {
goto boy_hairDye1
} <GREEN> "Change Hair Style" {
goto hair1
}

label boy_hairDark1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his hair color.

choice
"Black" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Black
goto boy_hairDark1
}"Chestnut" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Chestnut
goto boy_hairDark1
}"Auburn" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Auburn
goto boy_hairDark1
}"Cayenne" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Cayenne
goto boy_hairDark1
} <GREEN> "Different Colors" {
goto haircolor1
}<GREEN> "Done" {
goto male_avatar1
}

label boy_hairLight1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his hair color.

choice
"Fawn" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Fawn
goto boy_hairLight1
}"Blond"{
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Blond
goto boy_hairLight1
}"Platinum Blond" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Platinum Blond
goto boy_hairLight1
}"Strawberry Blond" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Strawberry Blond
goto boy_hairLight1
}<GREEN>"Different Colors" {
goto haircolor1
}<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label boy_hairDye1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his hair color.

choice
"Bright Blue" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Blasting Blue
goto boy_hairDye1
}"Green" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Grievance Green
goto boy_hairDye1
}"Hot Pink" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Pop Pink
goto boy_hairDye1
}"Purple" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Punky Purple
goto boy_hairDye1
}<GREEN>"Next Page"{
goto boy_hairDye12
}<GREEN>"Different Colors" {
goto haircolor1
}<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label boy_hairDye12

        NARRATOR
    Choose his hair color.

choice
"Charcoal" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Charcoal
goto boy_hairDye12
}"Light Blue" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Blue Light
goto boy_hairDye12
}"Mint" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Mint
goto boy_hairDye12
}"Passion Fruit" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hairColor into Passion Fruit
goto boy_hairDye12
}<GREEN>"Previous Page"{
goto boy_hairDye1
}<GREEN>"Different Colors" {
goto haircolor1
}<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label male_avatar1_end
@zoom reset

Have you taken a look at the guides for basic directing yet? The pound sign (#) is only used to mark notes in your script.

You need to use the at-sign (@) if you want to make a character do an animation, place the character in the scene, or do any type of command in your script.

You also need to place your characters in the scene first, that is why they are not showing up in your story when you test it.

Take a look at the Beginner Directing Tips, as well as the Advanced Directing Tips, in the Guides.

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Thank you, you’re so awesome. But I need them just change the hair and not the color

Woops sorry about that! Here ya go!

label male_avatar1
@MALEAVATAR stands screen center and MALEAVATAR faces right and MALEAVATAR starts idle

        NARRATOR
    What does he look like?

choice
"Hair" {
goto hair1
} "Face Shape" {
goto face1
} "Eyebrows" {
goto eyebrows1
} "Eyes" {
goto eyes1
} "Nose" {
goto nose1
} "Mouth" {
goto mouth1
} <GREEN> "This is perfect!" {
goto male_avatar1_end
}

label face1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his face shape.

choice
"Athletic" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Athletic Square Jaw
goto face1
}
"Thin Chiseled" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Chiseled Oval
goto face1
}
"Stubble" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Chiseled Square
goto face1
}
"Defined Triangle" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Defined Triangle
goto face1
}
"Diamond" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Diamond
goto face1
}
"Square Jaw" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Square Jaw
goto face1
}
"Thin Stubble" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Sculpted Oblong
goto face1
}
"Soft Triangle" {
@MALEAVATAR changes face into Cade
goto face1
}
<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label eyes1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his eyes.

choice
"Deepset Piercing" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Deepset Piercing
goto eyes1
}
"Deepset Sloping" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Deepset Sloping
goto eyes1
}
"Deepset Gentle" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Deepset Gentle
goto eyes1
}
"Stoic Almond" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Stoic Almond
goto eyes1
}
"Classic Round" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Classic Round
goto eyes1
}
"Innocent Round" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Innocent Round
goto eyes1
}
<GREEN> "Next Page" {
goto eyes12
}
<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label eyes12

        NARRATOR
    Choose his eyes.

choice
"Sloping Smolder" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Sloping Smolder
goto eyes12
}
"Narrow Gentle" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Narrow Gentle
goto eyes12
}
"Gentle Almond" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Gentle Almond
goto eyes12
}
"Piercing Almond" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Piercing Almond
goto eyes12
}
"Round Piercing" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Round Piercing
goto eyes12
}
"Round Gentle" {
@MALEAVATAR changes eyes into Round Gentle
goto eyes12
}
<GREEN> "Previous Page" {
goto eyes1
}
<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label eyebrows1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his eyebrows.

choice
"Bold"{
@MALEAVATAR changes eyebrows into Straight Bold
goto eyebrows1
}"Thick"{
@MALEAVATAR changes eyebrows into Thick Arch
goto eyebrows1
}"Sharp"{
@MALEAVATAR changes eyebrows into Medium Sharp
goto eyebrows1
}"Tapered"{
@MALEAVATAR changes eyebrows into Thick Tapered
goto eyebrows1
}"Narrow"{
@MALEAVATAR changes eyebrows into Thin Arch
goto eyebrows1
}"Athletic"{
@MALEAVATAR changes eyebrows into Thick Arch Athletic
goto eyebrows1
}<GREEN> "Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label nose1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his nose.

choice
"Button" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Button
goto nose1
}
"Refined" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Refined
goto nose1
}
"Aquline"{
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Aquiline
goto nose1
}
"Roman" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Roman
goto nose1
}
"Broad" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Broad
goto nose1
}
"Hooked"{
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Hooked Nose
goto nose1
}
<GREEN> "Next Page" {
goto nose12
}
<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label nose12

        NARRATOR
    Choose his nose.

choice
"Thin" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Thin
goto nose12
}
"Chiseled" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Chiseled
goto nose12
}
"Strong"{
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Strong
goto nose12
}
"Upturned"{
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Upturned
goto nose12
}
"Round"{
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Round
goto nose12
}
"Athletic Button" {
@MALEAVATAR changes nose into Athletic Button
goto nose12
}
<GREEN> "Previous Page" {
goto nose1
}
<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label mouth1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his mouth shape.

choice
"Classic" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Classic
goto mouth1
}"Full" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Full Tapered
goto mouth1
}"Small Round" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Small Round
goto mouth1
}"Smirk" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Smirk
goto mouth1
}"Small Open" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Small
goto mouth1
}"Uneven" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Uneven
goto mouth1
}"Pouting Oval" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Pouting Oval
goto mouth1
}"Uni-lip Medium" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouth into Uni-lip Medium
goto mouth1
}<GREEN> "Lip Color" {
goto lipColor1
}<GREEN>"Done"{
goto male_avatar1
}

label lipColor1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his lip color.

choice
"Dune" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Dune
goto lipColor1
} "Ivory" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Ivory
goto lipColor1
} "Blush" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Blush
goto lipColor1
} "Olive" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Olive
goto lipColor1
} "Terracotta" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Terracotta
goto lipColor1
} <GREEN> "Next Page" {
goto lipColor12
} <GREEN> "Change Lip Shape" {
goto mouth1
} <GREEN> "Done" {
goto male_avatar1
}

label lipColor12

        NARRATOR
    Choose his lip color.

choice
"Mocha" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Mocha
goto lipColor12
} "Rosewood" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Rosewood
goto lipColor12
} "Dark" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Dark
goto lipColor12
} "Sable" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Sable
goto lipColor12
} "Chestnut" {
@MALEAVATAR changes mouthColor into Chestnut
goto lipColor12
} <GREEN> "Previous Page" {
goto lipColor1
} <GREEN> "Change Lip Shape" {
goto mouth1
} <GREEN> "Done" {
goto male_avatar1
}

label hair1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his hairstyle.

choice
"Shorter Hair" {
goto shorthair1
} "Longer Hair" {
goto longhair1
} "Styled" {
goto styledhair1
} "Bangs" {
goto bangshair1
} 

label shorthair1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his hairstyle.

choice
"Buzzed" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Buzzed Hair
goto shorthair1
} "Generic Short" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Generic Short Hair
goto shorthair1
} "Short Cropped" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Short Cropped Hair
goto shorthair1
}"Boy Bun" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Boy Bun
goto shorthair1
} "Short Fade" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Short Curly Fade
goto shorthair1
} "High Top Fade" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into High Top Fade
goto shorthair1
} "Shaved Sides" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Shaved Sides
goto shorthair1
} <GREEN> "Different Styles" {
goto hair1
} <GREEN> "Done" {
goto male_avatar1
}

label longhair1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his hairstyle.

choice
"Emo Boy" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Emo Boy Hair
goto longhair1
} "Shoulder Length" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Shoulder Length
goto longhair1
} "Corn Rows" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Styled Corn Rows
goto longhair1
} "Twisted" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Twist Hair Male
goto longhair1
}<GREEN>"Next Page"{
goto longhair12
} <GREEN> "Different Styles" {
goto hair1
} <GREEN> "Done" {
goto male_avatar1
}

label longhair12

        NARRATOR
    Choose his hairstyle.

choice
"Dreadlocks" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Long Dreadlocks
goto longhair12
} "Cade Messy" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Cade Messy Hair
goto longhair12
}"Long Braids" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Long Braids
goto longhair12
} "Natural Curls" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Natural Curls
goto longhair12
}<GREEN>"Previous Page"{
goto longhair1
} <GREEN> "Different Styles" {
goto hair1
} <GREEN> "Done" {
goto male_avatar1
}

label styledhair1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his hairstyle.

choice
"SoCal Flip" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into SoCal Flip
goto styledhair1
} "Pompadour" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Modern Pompadour
goto styledhair1
} "Spiked" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Spiked Up Hair
goto styledhair1
} "Slicked Back" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Slicked Back Hair
goto styledhair1
}<GREEN>"Next Page" {
goto styledhair12
} <GREEN> "Different Styles" {
goto hair1
} <GREEN> "Done" {
goto male_avatar1
}

label styledhair12

        NARRATOR
    Choose his hairstyle.

choice
"Short Faux Hawk" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Male Subtle Faux Hawk
goto styledhair12
} "Long Fauk Hawk" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Male Messy Faux Hawk
goto styledhair12
} "Cade" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Cade Hair
goto styledhair12
} "Cornrow Bun" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Cornrow Bun
goto styledhair12
}<GREEN>"Previous Page" {
goto styledhair1
} <GREEN> "Different Styles" {
goto hair1
} <GREEN> "Done" {
goto male_avatar1
}

label bangshair1

        NARRATOR
    Choose his hairstyle.

choice
"Short Wave" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Short Wave
goto bangshair1
} "Long Bangs" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Long Bangs
goto bangshair1
} "Bowl Cut" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Bowl Cut
goto bangshair1
} "Euro Style" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Euro Style Hair
goto bangshair1
} "Unstyled Faux Hawk" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Unstyled Faux Hawk
goto bangshair1
} "Wild Curly" {
@MALEAVATAR changes hair into Wild Curly Hair
goto bangshair1
} <GREEN> "Different Styles" {
goto hair1
} <GREEN> "Done" {
goto male_avatar1
}

label male_avatar1_end
@zoom reset
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Thank you so much!!

How do you de reader messgaes?

I’ve been trying to look on how to direct a phone conversation between two people on the CHARACTERs phone. Like this one! !

Is it available on ink? because I’m still using the old one which shows only the NARRATOR bubbles.

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My characters keep overlapping. Does anyone know how to fix it

How do you make characters move at the same time without it having to talk?

Hey Dara! I need some help here! (Animations and props wise)

I have a section where my character is reading, and I can’t get the book to show up (limelight)


   CITIZEN10 (talk_excited_happy)
Less talk, more changing!

    CITIZEN10 (talk_pointup_happy)
You've got a lot of preparation to do for your ceremony!

@CITIZEN10 is idle_book_open_neutral_loop

    CITIZEN10 (talk_excited_happy)
And starting with my favorite part, church!

@CITIZEN10 exits left


That’s the whole script section, but right now I’m a little confused on why it does not show up.

You’d probably have to make the overlay yourself or have someone else do it.

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readerMessage Your message here.

Those are all overlays. You can read through this whole thread to learn how to do this:

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You need to layer your characters. A character at a higher layer will be in front while a character at a lower layer number will be behind.

There are 2 ways to layer your characters:
@CHARACTER moves to layer #
or
@CHARACTER spot % x y in zone # at layer number

@CHARACTER1 is animation AND CHARACTER2 is animation
or
&CHARACTER1 is animation
@CHARACTER2 is animation

You need to add the book prop to your character:

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Okay! That makes sense, but how do I add and remove props, and what’s the book prop’s name?

Omg thank you!

@Dara.Amarie Thank you!