Thanks for the suggestion "What would happen if you separated the sound from the animation and just had it Auto Start?" However, that won't solve the problem. The animation hangs. I think it expects the parameter. The version intended to speak to multiple bullets won't even show the second text bullet without this. The version designed for an explanation (no bullets) won't even wave her arm. Unless I can figure this out, it is like having a static picture, except her eyes blink.