Aurora (cursedsleep) wrote in valarlogs, @ 2013-12-02 23:04:00 |
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Entry tags: | !complete, aurora [ouat], zevran arainai |
Who: Aurora and Zevran Arainai
What: Aurora fills in on an interesting job
When: Monday, December 2nd. Early Afternoon.
Where: Set of Zevran's movie
Rating: Mostly Family Friendly
Status: Complete
Aurora wasn’t sure about this job. She’d had to think about it when she’d gotten the call and almost turned it down, but with the holidays coming up she needed the money. She wasn’t really sure what she was expecting, but it was the set of a porno and all the other movies she’d worked on had been regular movies. Rationally she knew it would probably be more or less the same, but it was totally out of the norm for her. Either way, she would act as professional as possible.
Fortunately for Aurora, the makeup area was set in a room far away from the filming proper. It was just in a house in the hills, but Zev could immediately tell that the new makeup girl felt awkward. It was why he came by with a bottle of water and an apple for her, smiling. “In case you get thirsty. I can show you where the craft services table is later, if you need.”
While Aurora had been shown to the room that had been set up as hair and makeup, the assistant who had brought her there disappeared shortly after, so when someone else spoke to her, she gave a little start as she turned in his direction. It took a moment before she realized exactly who it was that had spoke and her eyes widened slightly, “You’re…” No, she’d never actually watched any porn, but Zevran Arainai was like Jenna Jameson or Ron Jeremy. You didn’t have to watch their movies to know who they were. Finally, remembering her manners, she flushed slightly as she took the water and apple he’d offered her, “Oh, sorry. I mean thank you.”
He chuckled. “I did not expect you to recognize me! You look as if you are a more, well, let’s say legitimate makeup person. Is there any sort of food you would like me to fetch you?” She was awfully pretty.
Aurora’s cheeks colored a little more and she shook her head then nodded, “I am. I mean, a real makeup artist.” Great, now she was babbling. Of course she’d done makeup for other actors and actresses before, but there was something different about meeting a porn star even though there really shouldn’t have been, “I’m sorry. I’m just….this isn’t the sort of set I’m used to.” She was also a little frazzled, because seeing Zevran in person was much different than in pictures. Pictures definitely didn’t do him justice.
“It is at someone’s house, I am sure that makes it more awkward.” He smiled, taking her hand and kissing it. “I am Zevran Arainai. If there is anything I can do to make your day easier, please, do not hesitate to tell me.” And that wasn’t him being flirty, even.
“Just a little,” Aurora agreed, nodding. When he kissed her hand, she hadn’t been expecting that, considering men in real life didn’t do things like that and she smiled, glad that she didn’t blush any more otherwise her whole face would have been red. “Thank you, I appreciate that. I’m Aurora.”
“That is a lovely name.” He sat down in a chair she wasn’t using for makeup so he could watch her. “How long have you been in the entertainment industry?”
“Thank you,” Aurora said, uncapping the water he’d brought her and taking a sip. She hadn’t been working on anyone when Zevran had come in, but since they were using a room in the house the porno was being filmed, there were only two chairs set up so Zevran didn’t really have too many options as to where to sit, “A couple of years. About five or so.” She’d almost followed up by asking him how long he’d been in the industry, but at the last minute she thought that might be silly since he really was quite a well known name.
He smiled at her, nodding. “Have you worked on anything large? When I was younger I wanted to be a film actor, but it never quite happened. Some people said it was my accent, but truly, it was because I had already done too much in this section of the entertainment industry.” He wrinkled his nose. “People become a bit biased.”
“I’ve done mostly photo shoots. Some tv shows and some indie movies.” Aurora explained, turning to the table where most of the makeup was set up and started arranging it, “Why can’t you be in porn and film? It’s still acting.” While she’d never seen any of his movies, she knew he was a big deal which meant he had to be a fairly decent actor aside from the whole sex part if people talked about him the way they did, “Don’t people usually love foreign accents?” Aurora didn’t find anything wrong with Zevran’s accent. If fact, it was a nice accent as far as she was concerned.
“There is a stigma from what I do now.” Zev sprawled out a bit more in his chair. He was a bit of a cat when left to his own devices. “There are a lot of groups who would throw a fit at me being in films. I could do a few indie movies, as you say, but nothing very popular.” He smiled brightly a moment later. “But that is all right! I love my life, and I don’t have to work as much as a standard film actor. I am only here for four hours today.”
“Which groups? The porn groups or other actors?” Aurora was feeling a little more comfortable now; Zevran was extremely personable and despite the fact that he was famous, he didn’t seem to let that go to his head. She’d met a couple other actors and models on other jobs who hadn’t talked nearly this much to her while she was getting them ready for their scenes. And she wasn’t even working on the other man. He’d come over all on his own. “Is it weird?” She felt her cheeks flush slightly as she spoke, “Being filmed having sex?”
“Family focus groups. They hold a lot of clout in the standard movie industry.” He took a sip of his own water, contemplating her other question. “It was at first, when I was a young man. Eventually, as with anything someone does often, one gets used to it.” He chuckled. “There are days I wish I did not do it at all, but those are rare. It affords me enough money and time to do what most people wish they could do. Be lazy and read in my rather nice home.” Alone. Always alone.
“I could never do that.” Aurora said, shaking her head. She wasn’t judging Zevran in any way, but the thought of being filmed doing something so intimate seemed mortifying to her. “I mean, I almost didn’t even take this job cause I didn’t know what the set of a porn movie was like.” The professional part of her knew it would probably be just like any other movie set, but it wasn’t something she’d ever done before so she hadn’t been sure what to expect.
“When the actual filming happens, I would recommend going outside. The owner has a rather sweet dog, he would likely appreciate someone to spend time with, and this way you do not have to hear it. I imagine hearing it is worse than seeing it, if only because your mind would fill in the actions.” Zev chuckled, feeling almost - almost - embarrassed for the first time in years. “To tell the truth, my heart is not in it today. I recently broke up with someone.”
Aurora couldn’t help but wonder if his break up had, had to do with his job, but she wasn’t about to ask that, because she was simply too nice to pry into someone else’s private life, “I’m sorry to hear that.” She said, taking another sip of her water. She couldn’t imagine dating someone who did porn for a living. She just didn’t understand how the other person didn’t get jealous all the time.
“Eh, he did not want to be in a relationship anyway, said he was too old and grumpy.” Zevran wrinkled his nose. “Who does not want to be happy? It makes no sense to me.”
“It doesn’t make any sense to me either. I mean, isn’t that what most people strive for? Happiness.” Aurora hated when people were determined to not be happy, because she felt like she needed to try and help them even though she knew it was a lost cause.
“Exactly. I thought I could help, and be stubborn enough to see things through, but apparently I am weaker than I thought.” Zev sighed a little. “I should not burden you with such things.”
As it was, Aurora had only just met Zevran and already she wished there was something she could do to help him. “No, it’s okay. I’ve been told I’m a good listener.” She gave Zevran a warm smile to show that she really didn’t mind and wasn’t just saying it to try and make him feel better even though she did want to try and make him feel better.
“I’m sure you are, but you should not have to. Is there anything you wish to talk about?” He couldn’t help but grin, tucking hair back behind his pointed ears.
Aurora had been about to speak when he moved his hair and she openly stared as she noticed the tips of his ears. She hadn’t meant to stare, but it wasn’t every day that you met someone with ears like that. Realizing that she was staring, her cheeks colored and she quickly looked away, “Oh my god, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to be so rude.”
He blinked. “Oh, my ears!” Grinning, he scrunched up his face and made an effort to wiggle them, hoping to make her laugh.
That did help to ease her embarrassment a little and she couldn't help the small smile that crossed her lips, "I've never seen...they're like elf ears." Thank you, Captain Obvious.
“They are.” He shrugged and stood up. “And I am conveniently elvish sized. It comes in handy, since I dream of being an elf most nights!”
She wasn't sure what he meant by that, but she didn't want to be too nosy and ask too many questions, "That's an interesting thing to dream about. Mine are usually the winding up in my underwear at some important event ones." It was a miracle that she didn't blush that time.
“Well, hopefully someone fetches you a robe. A lady should never feel uncomf - “ He was cut off by a man coming to fetch him to the set. “Well. I do apologize, Miss Aurora, but I am being called to work. Let me know if you should need anything while you are here today, yes?” He kissed her hand again and started to take his leave.