Try moving your character on the left further left into zone 1, then zoom close on each one and go back and forth as they talk.
You’ll end up having to cut between zone 1 and 2.
&zoom on x x to x%
@cut to zone 1
CHAR1 (animation)
Text.
&zoom on x x to x%
@cut to zone 2
CHAR2 (animation)
Text.
You won’t get to see as much of the background but at least they’ll be seated where you want them! I hope this helps😊