INTERMISSION - Ari & Seloria - COMPLETE!
“The pleasure is mine,” Ari replied automatically as the girl wandered away toward the stagehand who had called her. A blessing, really; Ari didn’t think she had the ability to maintain the conversation for much longer.
Well, then.
Her good mood was entirely spoiled, and she felt like an idiot. How had she not known? Why hadn’t anyone ever told her?
She bent over, retrieved her shoes, and holding up the front of her dress so as not to trip on the hem, headed toward the dressing room. Suddenly, the second half of the show held less appeal. She was not required to appear onstage again - perhaps she would simply slip away now and be home before the show adjourned. That way, no one would catch her backstage and she wouldn’t have to talk to... anyone. Aspel most of all. She had been encouraging backstage visits after all.