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Ramshackle Dorm - Lounge
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Hm? My manager's calling. It had better be urgent. |
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Hello, Adela. |
Vil's Agent |
Hi, Vil! Got a few? |
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I told you I was going to be occupied with the SDC for a while. Please make it quick. |
Vil's Agent |
This is big! You just got an offer for a movie role. It's a sequel to Legendary Sword! You know, the mega-hit title with box office revenue topping two hundred million thaumarks? |
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Really? Yes, I know Legendary Sword! I caught the original in theaters. What role would I be playing? |
Vil's Agent |
You'd be the protagonist's rival—a prince of an enemy kingdom. He's ruthless, but also the most glamorous character in the movie. He goes out in spectacular, villainous fashion. You were born to play this guy, Vil! |
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Hold on. It's another pretty villain role? I believe I told you to turn down offers that would typecast me as such. |
Vil's Agent |
Look, this is a huge title. I wasn't going to tell them no without checking with you first. |
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I suppose if they're nominating me without an audition, then they also have a lead actor already picked out? I might consider it, depending on the casting. |
Vil's Agent |
The hero of the story, the one who inherits the legendary sword...is played by Neige LeBlanche. |
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...Neige? AGAIN? |
Vil's Agent |
I know, I know. But think of this as your chance to advance to the next level. They're offering three million thaumarks. That's a huge amount of money for a teen actor. And I could negotiate for even more. |
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You cannot buy my feelings with money. I don't care how much I'd make—when I don't want a role, I don't take it. All I want...is to stay on stage until the end of the show. |
Vil's Agent |
Vil... |
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I need to focus my full attention on the SDC right now regardless. Turn this offer down. |
Vil's Agent |
I know you care a lot about your school life. But please, if you could reconsider... |
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ENOUGH! I don't want any more calls from you until the SDC is over! |
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Is everything okay? I hope that wasn't bad news. |
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Oh, nothing so dire. Now, it's time to start our rehearsal. |
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