Title: Shaded Skin Salon Characters: - Catty: A middle-aged autistic woman - Max: A young man accidentally hypnotized - Masseuse: A salon employee [The scene is set in a shaded area outside the Shaded Skin Salon on a bright, sunny afternoon. Catty sits in a comfortable chair, her feet placed on a stool in front of her. She takes off her shoes and socks, revealing dry skin.] Catty: (murmuring to herself) Ah, my poor feet. They really need some love today. [As Catty starts massaging her own feet, she notices a young man, Max, walking by, seemingly in a trance-like state.] Catty: (concerned) Oh dear, poor Max seems so out of it. What happened to him? [Catty continues massaging her feet while keeping an eye on Max from a distance. She notices Max walking towards the entrance of the Shaded Skin Salon.] Catty: (calling out) Hey, Max! Be careful, that's the salon entrance. You don't want to walk into the wrong place! [Max seems completely oblivious to Catty's warning and continues moving towards the entrance. Catty quickly springs into action, gently placing her feet back into her shoes.] Catty: (rushing towards Max) Excuse me! Sir, you're heading towards the wrong door. Are you alright? [Max remains unresponsive, his gaze fixed on the entrance of the salon. Catty reaches Max just as he is about to enter.] Catty: (lightly touching Max's arm) Hey there, can you hear me? You seem to be in a trance or something. [Moments later, the salon's masseuse, noticing the situation, steps outside.] Masseuse: Is everything all right here? Catty: (pointing at Max) This young man, he seems to be completely hypnotized. I'm not sure how it happened. Masseuse: (concerned) Well, let's get him inside and see if we can help him snap out of it. [Catty and the Masseuse carefully guide Max into the salon, leading him to a comfortable chair next to Catty's.] Masseuse: Thank you for letting us know. We'll try to figure out what's going on here. [Catty sits back down in her chair as the Masseuse attends to Max.] Catty: (muttering to herself) I hope Max will be okay. Maybe my feet needed the massage to bring me here at the right time. [While the Masseuse works to help Max regain his senses, Catty continues her foot massage, focusing on moisturizing her dry skin.] Catty: (softly) Ah, the lotion feels so good on my tired feet. It's always nice to take care of ourselves. [As Catty takes a moment of relaxation, she keeps an eye on Max, hopeful that he will soon return to normal.] FADE OUT.