✦ New cast · Round 2

Rilla Roller

Small coral paint roller with fluffy aqua roller head, bent gold handle body and broad purple feet; no wet paint.

TeachesTrying a neutral explanation

EpisodeThe Unanswered Wave

LengthAbout 30 seconds

Catchphrase“Leave room for another reason!”

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The script.

Rilla waves at a helper whose back is turned toward a puppet stage. Rilla walks to a visible nearby spot and says the helper's name once. The helper turns and waves with a puppet on their hand.

0–6s

They did not wave back. Maybe they did not see me.

Rilla waves at a helper whose back is turned toward a puppet stage.

6–16s

I can check before deciding they are upset with me.

Rilla walks to a visible nearby spot and says the helper's name once.

16–25s

A puppet wave counts twice, apparently.

The helper turns and waves with a puppet on their hand.

25–30s

Leave room for another reason!

Hold the resolved comic result; deliver the catchphrase without rushing.

More episodes.

5 new episodes starring Rilla Roller, plus 5 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.

leaving room for another reasonNo Wave BackBino does not wave back and Rilla thinks he is mad, until Sprig helps her list what she actually knows.With Rilla Roller, Sprig Sproutpot, Bino Blink · tap for the script

0-6s Rilla waves at Bino. Bino does not wave back.
Rilla: He is mad at me. I know it.
6-16s Sprig wiggles her two leaves.
Sprig: Say what you know. What do you see?
16-25s Rilla squints.
Rilla: I know he did not wave. Maybe he did not see me.
25-30s Bino turns: his lenses are pointed at a bird. He waves so hard he spins around.
Bino: Rilla! Hi! / Rilla: Leave room for another reason!

“Leave room for another reason!”

trying a neutral explanationLeft EarlyPenny leaves a playdate early and Rilla first guesses the worst, then hears Penny explain what she needs.With Rilla Roller, Penny Pinecone · tap for the script

0-6s Penny puts on her boots in the middle of play.
Rilla: She is leaving. She must think I am boring.
6-16s Rilla stops and tries another reason.
Rilla: Or maybe something else. Penny, everything okay?
16-25s Penny smiles sleepily.
Penny: I am tired. It would help to play again tomorrow.
25-30s Rilla rolls a soft pillow path to the door. Penny yawns so big her scales fluff up.
Penny: Thanks! / Rilla: Tomorrow it is!

“Say what would help!”

not assuming the worstThe Silent DoorbellCoco does not answer the door, and Rilla almost decides Coco does not want to play.With Rilla Roller, Coco Coconook · tap for the script

0-6s Rilla knocks on Coco's door. No answer.
Rilla: She does not want to play with me.
6-16s Rilla stops, thinking.
Rilla: Leave room for another reason. Maybe she cannot hear.
16-25s Rilla knocks a bit louder and waits.
Rilla: Coco? It is Rilla!
25-30s Coco pops out with a big bubble bath beard of foam.
Coco: I was in the bath! / Rilla: That is a good reason!

“Leave room for another reason!”

neutral explanation and curiosityGilly Skipped the PartyGilly misses Rilla's party and Rilla feels hurt, until she learns about Gilly's family celebration.With Rilla Roller, Gilly Garlic · tap for the script

0-6s Rilla looks at an empty party chair.
Rilla: Gilly did not come. She does not like me.
6-16s Rilla takes a breath.
Rilla: Wait. Leave room for another reason. I will ask.
16-25s Gilly arrives the next day.
Gilly: We had our lantern night. It is a family tradition.
25-30s Gilly hands Rilla a paper lantern. Rilla holds it up, then gets her handle stuck in it.
Gilly: Want to hear about it? / Rilla: Curious, not critical!

“Curious, not critical!”

not reading loudness as angerLoud Is Not MadNoise stomps and yells, and Rilla assumes he is angry, but he is actually bursting with good news.With Rilla Roller, Noise · tap for the script

0-6s Noise stomps in, shouting.
Noise: RILLA! RILLA! RILLA! Look! Look!
6-16s Rilla hides behind her roller.
Rilla: He is mad. Wait. Leave room for another reason.
16-25s Rilla peeks out.
Rilla: Are you mad? / Noise: No! I learned a new kick! Watch this!
25-30s Noise shows the kick. It is so big he spins and lands sitting. Rilla laughs and claps.
Rilla: Loud is not mad! / Noise: Loud is happy! / Rilla: Ten out of ten!

“Leave room for another reason!”

Guest appearances

leaving room for a different explanationMaybe Another ReasonPenny thinks someone took her snack, and Rilla helps her think of other reasons.With Penny Pinecone, Rilla Roller · tap for the script

0-6s Penny's snack bag is missing from the bench.
Penny: Someone took my snack! That is so mean!
6-16s Rilla rolls up.
Rilla: Maybe. Or maybe there is another reason. Let's look.
16-25s They look around. The snack bag is stuck to Rilla's own fluffy roller.
Rilla: Oh! It stuck to me when I rolled by! Sorry, Penny!
25-30s Penny laughs and peels it off. Rilla rolls a lap to check for more and picks up a leaf, a sticker, and a sock.
Rilla: Leave room for another reason!

“Leave room for another reason!”

trying a neutral explanationThe Knocked-Over TowerPerry's tower is knocked down and he wants to blame Rilla, but he notices his anger and asks first.With Perry Pear, Rilla Roller · tap for the script

0-6s Perry returns to find his block tower on the floor; Rilla rolls nearby.
Perry: Grrr! Rilla, you knocked it over!
6-16s Perry stops, notices his hot cheeks, and breathes.
Perry: Wait. I feel mad. Name it before you say it. What happened?
16-25s Rilla points to the open window.
Rilla: The wind did it! I was rolling over to fix it. Leave room for another reason!
25-30s They rebuild together; a gust blows again and the curtains wave like they're saying sorry.
Perry: Name it before you say it! Rilla: Sorry, says the wind!

“Name it before you say it!”

checking the story before reactingWho Flattened the Castle?Albie's sand castle is flat and Rilla is right there, but Albie checks the story first.With Albie Acorn, Rilla Roller · tap for the script

0-6s Albie finds his sand castle flat. Rilla is rolling sand nearby.
Albie: My castle! Rilla, did you squash it?
6-16s Albie takes a breath and asks instead of yelling.
Albie: Wait. Check the story first. What happened?
16-25s Rilla points at the water.
Rilla: A wave did it. I am rolling a new floor for you.
25-30s Albie and Rilla rebuild, and a small wave splashes their toes. They both shriek with giggles.
Albie: The wave again! / Rilla: It wants to help!

“Check the story first!”

trying another explanationNo Wave BackRilla does not wave back, and Coco checks before deciding it means something bad.With Coco Coconook, Rilla Roller · tap for the script

0-6s Coco waves. Rilla rolls past without waving back.
Coco: Rilla does not like me anymore.
6-16s Coco remembers to check.
Coco: A face is not the whole story. Maybe another reason?
16-25s Rilla rolls back.
Rilla: Sorry! I did not see you. Leave room for another reason!
25-30s Rilla waves so hard she spins in a circle.
Coco: A face is not the whole story!

“A face is not the whole story!”

noticing when a prank stops being funThe Prank That Wasn'tBelle hides Rilla's paint tray as a prank, notices Rilla is worried, and gives it right back.With Belle Pepper, Rilla Roller · tap for the script

0-6s Art room. Belle giggles behind a shelf; Rilla searches.
Belle Pepper: Ha! I hid your paint tray. Prank! / Rilla Roller: Where is it? I need it!
6-16s Belle sees Rilla's worried face and steps out.
Belle Pepper: Notice: Rilla's worried. Check: not fun. Stop!
16-25s Belle hands the tray back. Rilla gives her the benefit of the doubt.
Belle Pepper: Here it is. Sorry. / Rilla Roller: Thanks. Maybe you didn't know.
25-30s They paint a silly mustache on a pepper drawing with dry toy paint.
Rilla Roller: Let's paint a pepper mustache! / Belle Pepper: Fancy!

“Notice. Check. Stop.”

asking about a different opinionWhy Would You Like ThatRilla likes rainy days and Quibble does not, so Quibble asks why instead of arguing.With Quibble Quill, Rilla Roller · tap for the script

0-6s Window. Rain falls.
Rilla Roller: I love rainy days! / Quibble Quill: Rainy days are gross.
6-16s Quibble stops and tilts his spectacles.
Quibble Quill: Wait. Why do you like rain? / Rilla Roller: Puddles to roll through!
16-25s Quibble nods.
Quibble Quill: I like sunny days for drawing. / Rilla Roller: Makes sense!
25-30s Rilla rolls out into a puddle and paints a wet stripe on the path. Quibble draws on it with his tip.
Quibble Quill: Rain art! Different picks, still pals!

“Different picks, still pals!”

Round 2 crew.

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