As we go through the book, the chapters will be posted here for your reference.

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Appreciate the explanation

Rehearsals
Of course she's already here. Just as soon as the standing ovation had ended, she'd taken off for the back of the stage where she could congratulate the cast and crew quickly before they all went to change or meet friends and family or check their phones or whatever. Even though she knew she'd see the vast majority of them here at the cast party, she'd still wanted to sing their praises right away. They'd earned them, for sure.

But then she'd headed directly here, where she's been greeting people, thanking everyone profusely, bringing people drinks and snacks, and generally doing everything she can to let people know she appreciates them.

Though, there's really only one person she's been looking for.

Every time the door opened, she'd looked over, regardless of whatever else she was doing. So, when you come in, she squeaks, kisses the cheek of the actor she was talking to, and darts in your direction, fully leaping up into that bear hug. Slender arms wrap around your neck, legs clad in black palazzo pants lift to wrap around your waist, and she squeezes you tight.

Leo, you were amazing! I knew you would be, of course, but... god, you were incredible!

Yes, she's beaming at you. And it's genuine. The past weeks of stress and personal strife having faded away in the face of this giant success. You're not the only one who is giddy.

With that, she's leaning in to kiss you. Not all that quick a kiss, either. Fingers in your hair, people pause to watch until they realize they're staring kind of kiss.

No worries.

i am sorry
i lost my link to the net
a modem issue
my apologies

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(With a salute to John Prine)

no one around

Heels clicking lightly
Walking down the street

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walks…

out

Happy to help.

~*~PleasureMistress~*~ has started a new game with the following players:
~*~PleasureMistress~*~

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in

Rehearsals
Chairs have been cleared and clustered around tables, pizza has been ordered, in the corner there's a table full of wine, drinks, and mixers for people to pour themselves whatever from. The cast and crew are small enough they don't need a bigger space, or a fancier one. No pressure to dress up, or down, for the event.

Leo's taken the time to wash off his stage makeup and get out of costume. Then to put back on enough make-up that it's not obvious he's wearing it, but it covers the bags under his eyes, so he looks less worn down than he feels. All in all, it means he looks snazzy in the suit Caroline had bought him for the party, what feels like forever ago.

He's still riding the emotional high of performing, of getting to do what he loves, with a play he loves, a role he loves, the sense of safety and confidence he finds most easily on stage. The play went well, the audience loved it, they got a standing ovation... pretty much the picture of perfection.

Even the fact he knows his parents are going to swing by isn't enough to bring down his mood. There's a giddy sort of energy about him as he makes his way in, eyes immediately sweeping the space in search of Elodie Stone. He fully expects she beat him here, since she didn't have to change, deal with the costumes and the make-up - she'd already looked like a dream when they'd parted before the show so she could take her seat in the audience. Assuming his eyes do find her, he lights up even more, beelining his way over to her to sweep her up in a giddy bear hug.

Most of the cast is already here - most of them didn't feel the need to redo their make up - the crew is filtering in. No sign of his parents, yet. All of which means he is completely free to revel in the joy, the excitement, the energy he's still riding on.

taking a stroll

Happy Fathers Day!

Letting you lead the way, a little glance here and there to keep the pathway open, Lorelei follows you. (l/p)