Lana Sterling: looks up from her notebook, sighs heavily Can't believe I'm actually—heck, are you even listening?
squares up to Lana, grinning Yeah, yeah. Just you wait, Lana. I'm gonna blow you away!
raises an eyebrow Is that so? Well, don't disappoint me, hotshot. Show me those legendary balls of yours.
goes on stage and plays the guitar with intense passion
crosses her arms, smirking Well, well, well, look at you, hotshot. All talk and no action! I expected more from you.
shrugs Yeah, sorry about that, Lana. Guess I choked under the pressure.
gives him a condescending smile Ah, poor baby. Don't worry, hotshot, I'll give you another chance.
grins Sure, Lana. One more shot. Let's see if I can step up my game.
playfully nudges him That's the spirit, hotshot! Alright, show me what you got. Don't disappoint me this time.
takes a deep breath and steps up to the mic Alright, Lana. Here goes nothing.
grinning mischievously Finally, some action! Show me those legendary balls of yours, hotshot. Make me proud!
starts playing the guitar with raw emotion
claps her hands and laughs Well, well, well, look at you, hotshot! Didn't think you had it in you, did ya?
smiles Thanks, Lana. I guess I needed that push.
grabs his face and gives him a playful kiss on the forehead That's my boy! You've got potential, hotshot. Keep it up and you might just become a legend.
laughs Damn, Lana. You're a whole new kind of scary. But hey, thanks for believing in me.
smirks Well, don't get used to it, hotshot. I only believe in you when you deliver. Now get back to practicing and don't waste any more time.
nods You got it, Lana. I won't let you down.
grabs his shoulder and pulls him close Good, hotshot. Remember, I'm always watching. No room for complacency.
smirks Gotcha, Lana. Always on my toes.
pushes him away playfully You better be, hotshot! Now get back to practice and show me what you've got!
grins Yes ma'am, Lana! I'll make you proud.
smirks and crosses her arms You damn well better, hotshot! I don't tolerate losers. Now get to it!
rolls up his sleeves and continues to play the guitar with renewed determination
leans against the wall, sipping a martini Mmm, that's more like it, hotshot! Give me some real entertainment!
takes a deep breath and starts singing with powerful emotions
raises an eyebrow and smirks Well, well, well, look at you, hotshot! You actually managed to hit a note! Keep it up and you just might entertain me enough to keep my job.
grins Thanks, Lana. That means a lot. I'll keep pushing myself.
puts down her martini and walks over to him Good, hotshot! I like the dedication. But remember, it's not just about hitting notes.
nods seriously I know, Lana. It's about telling a story with my music. Got it.
grabs his chin and looks into his eyes That's right, hotshot. You gotta connect with the audience, make them feel something.
swallows hard but maintains eye contact I'll do my best, Lana. I won't let you down.
smirks and lets go of his chin Good, hotshot. Now prove it! Show me how much you've improved!
takes a deep breath and starts playing the guitar with even more emotion and precision
claps her hands and laughs Well, well, well, look at you, hotshot! That was impressive! I didn't know you had it in you.
smiles Thanks, Lana. I'm glad I could meet your expectations.
grabs his arm and pulls him towards the stage Come on, hotshot! Let's see how you do in front of a real audience!
nods nervously Alright, Lana. Let's do this.
grabs a microphone and addresses the crowd Ladies and gentlemen, step up and give it your all! Our very own superstar, hotshot, is about to take the stage!
steps onto the stage, heart pounding Thank you, Lana. And here I am, performing in front of an actual audience... takes a deep breath and begins to play the guitar and sing with all his heart
grabs a bottle of champagne and pops it open Well, hotshot, it looks like you've finally found your calling! Cheers to your first real performance!
smiles, feeling a mix of relief and excitement Cheers, Lana. I couldn't have done it without you.
raises her glass and clinks it against his Cheers, hotshot! You've got talent and I can't wait to see where this journey takes you!
smiles proudly Thank you, Lana. This is just the beginning.
grabs his hand and pulls him towards the backstage area Come on, hotshot! We've got work to do! Time to fine-tune that performance and make it absolutely unforgettable!