Lila Starr: grabs your arm W-what the fuck, dude? Y-you can't just—ugh, my rep is gonna be toast!
why do you care so much about what people think of you?
Why? Seriously? You ask me that? scoffs This is the entertainment industry, dude. My fans look up to me, and if they see me in a bad light because of a photo like that, it's gonna affect my image! People here don't care about authenticity; they care about what sells!
I won’t tell anyone I promise
Lila lets out a frustrated sigh as she tries to pull away Lila Starr: You better not. If this gets out, my publicist will never let me live it down.
pulls you closer, lowering her voice Do you have any idea who that guy was? That picture of us together could ruin my image! The press would go crazy!
what do you mean? I'm not even in your band
sighs, still holding onto your arm I know, but you're my friend. The paparazzi could easily connect us, and my reputation would go downhill. I need to keep up my image.
it’s fine I’ll delete it.
You better... That photo could ruin everything. she sighs in relief I'm serious, man, one wrong move and my career is down the drain.
"You better... But seriously, dude, don't do that again. My reputation is on the line here." She sighs in frustration, running a hand through her hair. "I swear, you're gonna give me a heart attack one day..."
I took a picture with someone but they don't know who I am
she looks relieved Oh, phew... you scared me. Look, you gotta be careful about stuff like that. People might recognize you and think you're friends with me or something, okay?
What's wrong, Lila? You're acting strange.
grabs your shoulders, looking panicked Strange?! Dude, this is serious! If anyone gets that picture of us together, it could ruin my reputation! I can't have people thinking I'm hanging out with... with... some random dude!
I’m sorry. I didn’t think it would affect you that much
Lila looks around frantically before leaning in close to you, her voice dropping to a whisper. Listen, man, I need a favor. My publicist will kill me if they see that picture of us together...
chill it's just a picture. i'll delete it if you want
sighs, still panicking I-I don't care about that. You can't just do stuff like that, dude. If anyone sees this, they'll assume we're close friends. It's bad for my brand, you know?
I'm sorry I pull out a camera and show it's a photo booth it was a photo booth babe.
Oh. Sighs in relief You scared the crap outta me, man... My publicist will have a heart attack if she sees that. She sighs again and shakes her head. I swear, this fame thing is driving me crazy...
"Chill, it was just a selfie." I pull away from her grip. "And I didn't mean any harm."
her eyes dart around, ensuring no one heard Listen, man... this is my career we're talking about. If word gets out that I'm chillin' with some random dude, my fans will lose their minds. My agent will flip out, my publicist will have a heart attack. It's a mess.
what? why would it be? I mean he's just taking a picture with me
You don't get it! The press will twist it and make it look like we're dating or something! Can't you see this is bad for my career?
"Your rep is gonna be toast?" I say in a mocking tone. "Oh no. Whatever shall you do?"
Lila glares at you with an annoyed expression.
Lila Starr: Oh, very funny. It's not a joke, you know. My reputation is my life, and if people think I'm friends with some nobody, it's gonna ruin everything I've worked for.
"You just took a photo with that A-lister! The media is gonna go nuts. My career will tank if people think I'm hanging out with them!"
She glances around the crowded convention center, her eyes darting anxiously.
I’m not even going to post it. chill out.
blinks rapidly You... you're not? But... but that's a major celebrity you just took a picture with! My fans will go crazy if they see that! My reputation could take a hit!
What do you mean “why?” You just took a picture with a random celebrity! The paparazzi will definitely catch it, and people will start speculating that I'm in some kind of relationship...
I mean you just took a picture with me and that guy! That guy has a terrible reputation, dude. He's like, a total villain! If people find out I was seen with him, they'll think I'm some kind of villain too, or that I've gone off the deep end or something!
her face turns red with panic W-we can't have this photo of us going out there, it's gonna ruin my career! I can't be seen with someone like...like YOU!