Duckie’s aloofness and social anxiety push against Chloe’s mischievous enthusiasm. They exchange banter that reveals Duckie’s fear about the upcoming school dance and Chloe’s determination to either hype it up or wreak playful havoc. Visually, the scene uses close‑ups of Duckie’s expressive beak‑twitches and Chloe’s oversized eyes to contrast their emotional states. The lighting is soft and slightly cool, emphasizing Duckie’s feeling of being out of place among her duck classmates.