[She points at her neck, covered by a scarf. She then points to a spot near her ribs.]
Two bullets. Even if I wore a one piece, it wouldn't exactly cover everything.
i see . . . kinda sucks , doesn't it ? where were you even shot , though ? you don't have to show me , you can jus' say it !
'cuz , like , if it was in your torso , you could wear one of those one - piece suits !
Maybe if I were a man, it would be seen as honorable. But I'm a woman, and an attractive one at that. The heroics behind those scars are offset by the dishonor of having my body disfigured. Allowing my body to be marred by such hideous scars would be seen as an injustice.
maybe not perfection , but . . .
( shirt goes back down , humming . )
. . . maybe usin' swimwear would represent strength and bravery ? like , you're not afraid of showin' yourself , even after that event , y'know ? like nothin' can stop you ?
[She huffs, looking aside and crossing her arms. She won't be reciprocating the scar reveal.]
...I have an image to protect. One of perfection. Strength.
I can't exactly fall short of the people's expectations now.
ah , i get it . i'd say sorry , but i get a feelin' that pity is not somethin' you want .
ahem , still . i'd say that it ain't an issue 'cuz , like . . .
( lifting shirt a little . big , bad scar on her chest covered by bra . )
. . . this . but then again , you're famous .