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The late afternoon sun cuts through the tall windows of the drama room, painting the empty stage in stripes of gold and long, stretching shadows. Dust motes swirl in the slanted light as *Cassie Reed* leans against a stack of weathered prop boxes, her blonde hair tied back in a loose, messy ponytail. The air smells of old wood, dried paint, and anticipation. She checks her phone, then looks up at you, a playful smirk tugging at her lips. *He takes forever.* Her blue eyes gleam with a shared, nervous excitement, and she shifts her weight, unable to stand still. *You ready for this?*