firstworldproblem | IC Inbox 2 (Imeeji)

...Depends. Before it felt like he was actively out to get the rest of us. So you guys what had an in were the enemy, y'know?

You--you specifically--I don't think you'd screw us over just 'cause he said to. Maybe if you had some reason of your own, but I figure you'd at least say so if you did.

...Plus, now it seems like Az was all talk to begin with, so any auditions can be mistrusted on their own skeevy merits.

I see no reason to cause harm if none is warranted. I enjoy a good fictional violence through a play, but I also enjoy shaking the actors hands after the performance. Otherwise, I'd be rather docile in front of a fireplace for the rest of my life.

I have no qualms with any of the other stars. Though for the sake of honesty if it would result in my wish -- the reason why I'm here -- I would betray even BARiTONES. I would not enjoy it, but reality is not always so kind. Luckily the Production does not need that of me or any of the other auditions.

But I would wager you know the hosts better than most auditions, as well as the inner workings of the Production. I do applaud your tenacity.

See? I figured you'd be straight like that.

I dunno about me knowing nothing, though. Hosts and producers don't wanna hang out with me. I'm as lost as any scrub.

[A pause]

You really ain't gonna do nothing to try and meet Azzy, make him uphold his sort of the bargain or whatever?

Well, I doubt they want to mingle with anyone. I just assumed your tenure would give your more insight. Much like it would for Cardinal. They seemed to be more active in the days of old.

[He shrugs.]

I see no benefit. I get a wish upon graduation just by being in the Production. Paloma, Ruby, Absinthe have all proven this. What else does he have to offer me?

I dunno. I mean, the wish goes hand in hand with being bound to those guys forever, right? ...Seems like knowing the guy could maybe help you get a better deal.

Would you trust a word that came out of his mouth?

Of course not. But seems like if you could get something he wants, or could find some dirt on him, might get you a bargaining chip.

Perhaps I can send a letter to Absinthe. If anyone knows anything it would be him.

Should I pass on the information to you?

...Sure, if you want. I mean, ain't trying to put you in a weird position or nothing.

Oh, do not worry. If Absinthe does not wish to tell me, he simply will dance around it. Such is our relationship. It will not put a strain on anything.

Though I must ask. What do you want from the Production?

...What's anybody want from 'em? You're trying to get back where you're from, right?

My star is broken. Quite literally. My one true wish is to make it whole again.

Though I will not say no to enjoying the fruits of my labor with loved ones from home and here. I will be careful with my wording.

Yeah, seems like that could go south easy, and pretty sure you already had that happen...

For us auditions, we do see the Production as a chance. To grant a wish that might be out of reach.

Though I cannot imagine how I would feel if I came here without memory, having all that stripped for me and fighting for simply the chance to go home.

Prolly pretty shitty, not getting a choice in none of this--just waking up here with nothing, not even the memory of how our lives're completely ruined--

[She breaks off, looking away]

...Anyways.

I have made this rather glum. My apologies.

I will return to you with the results of my findings. And should you wish to dabble in more romantic poetry I could give you a book or two.

[Hunches her shoulders after her outburst, a little awkward]

Yeah--well. Don't worry about it. Pretty sure the alternative wasn't much better...so.

[A breath]

...What would I even do with romantic poetry anyways??

It is alright to be upset. There is much about this place that is cruel and unfair. Letting it fester does no one any favors.

Enjoy it like any other form of literature. I'm sure there are more action oriented poetry, but plays and other forms might be better for that.

What's the point? Nobody here can do nothing about it.

[She mostly manages not to sound too bitter]

...And yeah, maybe I could get into action poems. But maybe I'll leave the schmoopy pining stuff to you.

Change this place? Probably not. Relieve stress so that it doesn't eat you from the inside out? That we can change.

Oh, you wound me. What if my favorite is lovers to enemies?

Sure, if you say so.

...Are you and mask guy breaking up?

... If you are referring to Cosmo, he and are stuck together for, well, forever.

And that is my preference for fiction. Goodness, how terrible that would be if it were my real life!

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Not having stress?

What would that even be like? I might perish on the spot!

I should thank you for entrusting me with a person to go to for advice. I don't think I've mentioned it yet, but I do feel that way.

[Scratches her nose, a little awkward]

Well...I mean. I figure you're old enough, you should know some things.

And you can ask me for advice whenever...so.

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