The Great and Powerful Trixie does not get flustered. She does not get shaken or upset. Not once has she allowed herself to become disconcerted or confounded. This is what makes her a great performer.

And no two bit trio of singers walking into her school cafeteria is going to change that. In fact, she'll let them know just that, as soon as her heart stops racing.

A story set in the Who We Become series.

Written for the Pride and Positivity event. You can support the event by donating to the Transgender Law Center, the Palestine's Children Relief Fund, or to SEWA International (Indian charity collecting funds for COVID relief).

Proofreading/Editing by Krickis and Gowak.