As large as the stage is you could run a mini marathon on it . One side to another side seems stretchy long road in desert , as Nathan looks ahead.
He has a huge box to carry , and a look of despair to accompany .
Unlike other day it's Rachael who handed him the box . He tries to strighten his back adjust box slightly.
" Nathan let's go ! " Rachael's voice rings out midway from the stage .
She is standing with others in the middle. Seemingly the same drama form previous day is continuing.
He huffs a bit to catch up .
One of the other members takes the box , putting it sideways right there to form a crate . A war scene a perhaps?
Nathan observes Rachael a little. And what a surprise! She isn't just a dramatic person all the time ?!
She is working. Following instructions aloud by some senior. Her sweaty hand brushes on him and a very distracted " sorry " hits his ear .
Rachael seems to be very busy . The scene....or the arrangement of the props , the more Nathan notices resembles a back ally .
You know the type where a bunch of rowdy kids or teens perhaps sit knowing future is either doomed or a lottery to win .
Then an oversmart younger adult advices them on doing pickpocket..easy money !
The thought doesn't leave his mind as Nathan passes and carry a few more heavier of the boxes .
One almost slips out of his hand , when he notices something at the corner of the seats.
A havey sui booted man standing, gaze rather dark ,face semi hidden in the curtain's shadow.
" Holy crap !" Nathan has this brief thought " is this the man who catches those back ally kids from pickpocketing?"
Rachael turns around at his voice .
" You surprised?" She questions smilling.
" Who is that ? Is there a murder here ?" He can't help the question.
Rachael laughs , hand on her hips " nah . That would be out 2nd advisor. I told you remember!"
Nathan tries to memorize a bit , in a haze of frustration he must have not paid attention. All he remembers is Ms Miranda being am advisor.
Rachel continues " he is gonna be playing a cameo role . Great actor you will love it "
Now it's Nathan's turn to deadpan " why would 'I' love it ? "
Rachel 'a smile doesn't falter at the question.
She leans out a bit eyeing him , smile reaching corner of her eyes , bright and straight on him " but you likes the last one silly ! "
Nathan blinks " what !? "
Rachel nods " yes . The one I gave demonstration of . This same play , just another scene " .
Nathan baffled asks " what makes you think you I liked that one ?"
She wipes sweat off her by shoulder, and tilts her head a bit .
" I know you did "
" Well present you evidence then " he stares at her back .
She doesn't look bothered . But the smug look is slightly gone from her face. She opens her mouth but hesiates a little.
" Go on tell me " he urges .
Rachel exhales deeply as if Nathan has put the world's burden on her shoulders.
She drops her hand form her hips , " you were staring hard . Like not blinking hard . I could feel your stare "
Nathan snickers " just that? Seriously – "
" And you saw looked surprised when the lord nods final goodbye to lady love...you were surprised cause that looked realistic apparently "
" Oh come on , just because your eyes looked red rimmed doesn't mean they were realistic enough!"
" Oh really?! "
There. The teasing tone is back in her voice Nathan realises .
Rachael is smilling pleasantly at him " and how dobyou know my eyes were red rimmed ? I thought you said you weren't watching?"
Nathan stares at her . He really did slip .
The scene flashes in his mind , the lord kneeling front of lady love , who is sobbing mess . He tries to hold her , but never quite does that...his eyes red rimmed from his own suffering and...he was surprised no dought.
Nathan breaths , face burning form embarassment. Yes he did like the scene . Emotional depth into acting was unexpected for him.
He can only hope Rachel doesn't make a tomato out of him with this embarassment.
Rachel seems to pick up onto his reaction .
She swats his back lightly " just so you know. To design a costume or to act...you need to know when know where the eyes are at. "
Other members suddenly urge everyone to the side of the stage. Practice is about to start .
Rachael drags Nathan along towards a much clear side ,she winks smiling " don't overthink my friend ! Emily told me you were surprised. I just connected the dots " .