"Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"

[eowyn]

"Erm, sure. Do I get paid?"

[akido]

"Probably. No idea, really. Does it matter?" She shook her head and answered her own question. "Probably." She tutted and muttered something.

[eowyn]

Topaz gave a cocky grin.
"Yes, of course it matters. No one gets my sweat and tears for free."

[akido]

"It's MEANT to be about the ART, dahhhrling," drawled the Russian in a Shakespearean luvvie actor tone.

[eowyn]

Topaz laughed.
"I suppose yeah. Oh all right, I'll take the offer. I'll enjoy it at least."

[akido]

"Super." Ell drained her whisky in one and stood up. "Come to work, dearie?"

[eowyn]

"Sure." Topaz drained her drink and stood, ready to follow Ell.

[akido]

Back at the theatre, it was mayhem. People were rushing all over the place. Sweat and makeup and hairspray hung in the air even though all of the actors had left.
"That her?" called an extravagantly dressed, rather camp guy. Director.
"Yup!"
With a gasp, she semi-doubled over. Her director was at her side in a moment. "What is it?"
She forceibly evened her breathing and slowly straightened. "War wound. I'm fine. Topaz, go onstage. One of the stage hands will show you the way, he needs to put you through your paces." Stiffly, she made her way to a seat in the audience.