It seemed like everyone was flubbing their lines left and right, each person's mistake adding to the delay. The frustration was enough to nearly push Director Frost over the edge as he bellowed, "We're not wrapping until this scene is done. Keep it moving!"
Quintessa's costume, drenched with sweat, clung to her like a suit of armor under the relentless sun, making her feel as if she was trapped in a sauna.
Leona shot Crystal a knowing look, which Crystal returned with a helpless shake of her head.
Cynthia noticed their silent exchange but chose to look away, pretending she hadn't seen a thing.
Tyrone, on the other hand, was a bundle of nerves, repeatedly attempting to intervene, only to be held back by Manny.
He watched from a distance as Quintessa staggered slightly, his concern growing by the second. "She's going to get heatstroke in this blazing heat," he thought anxiously.
Manny reassure, "This is the last take. If it really comes down to it, the director will call for a break. Quinn's just really dedicated to her work. If you interrupt her now, she won't be pleased."
Tyrone's frown deepened at the thought.
As the scene restarted, the Queen, leading her ladies-in-waiting, repeated their entrance. With no lines at first, the Queen smiled subtly, her voice barely a whisper, "How are you holding up?"
Quintessa felt the weight of her costume bearing down on her like a mountain. Her vision doubled as she moved, managing a weak reply, "I'm okay."
"It seems like everyone's off their game today. Like they've agreed to it or something."
"Yeah."
When they reached a garden, the group paused, and the Queen spoke her lines. As it was Quintessa's turn, her vision darkened, and she faltered, "Today, I…"
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🤣🤣 yes!! stomp the mil into sputtering and silence...