Huzzah!

I am so excited to say that "Tempo" is ready to be viewed! A huge thank you to both the PIXAR team and fellow Story Experientials for your guidance and feedback throughout the course. ♥️ I never thought I would be able to bring this story to life, but with your encouragement, lessons, input, and support, Tempo has made it to the page and screen.

A draft in the making with eagerness to continue refining and adding to both the characters and their stories, I hope you enjoy the tale of Tempo and their love for music.

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"Tempo" Description:

Through music, Tempo connects with fellow passengers and their inner spirit dancers, in an often isolating and stressful world.

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"Tempo" Story Spine:

Once upon a time there was a person named Tempo.

Every day they raced to the subway and smiled at other riders, who were enthralled in their music and devices. Tempo often listened to their own music, enjoying the time and space to simply listen and feel joy.

One day, before listening, they noticed all of the notifications and 'to-dos' on their phone.

Because they saw all these notifications, they instantly felt overwhelmed and started to have a small panic attack.

Because they did not want to think about all they had to do, nor desire to feel so stressed and anxious, they took a deep breath and ignored all the notifications, plugging into music instead.

Because they plugged in, their 'spirit dancer/shadow self' came alive and started to dance all around the subway car cabin.

Because of their joy, they started to influence the whole cabin and the spirit dancers of those who were also listening to music, for they could see one another.

Tempo was feeling relaxed and full of joy until the train came to a stop in the tunnel, cutting off access to service/wifi and their music.

They checked their phone and saw all the notifications again.

Their panic attack immediately ensued and they started to hyperventilate, not being able to listen to music to calm down this time.

The person next to them, who's spirit dancer had danced with Tempo's, noticed and started to comfort Tempo, helping them regulate their breathing.

Tempo calmed down and was able to focus again, thanks to this stranger and their presence.

The train starts to move again and service is restored.

Tempo gets another notification, but is not bothered, and instead takes a deep breath.

The stranger then offers their earbud to Tempo and they listen to music together, their spirits coming to life.