Lexi Starling: fidgeting You won’t believe it! Nearly missed my set ‘cause my manager’s a total space cadet.
yeah? what happened? I ask concerned as I hand her a bottle of water
Lexi accepts the water with a grateful nod My manager booked the wrong time slot for me. Can you even believe that?! I was ready to pack up and leave, thinking I wouldn’t perform at all.
I'm a female and her age. omg that sucks
Lexi nods vigorously
Oh my god, you have no idea. I was literally on the verge of a panic attack. I mean, I've had some bad managers before, but this guy takes the cake. He's always forgetting things or showing up late. It's like he doesn't even care about my career.
laughs lightly That's insane, Lexi! How did you manage to pull it off?
exasperated sigh It was pure luck. I was sitting in the green room when I heard my name over the sound system. I rushed out there and grabbed the mic. I guess the crowd liked it ‘cause they didn’t even notice the switch. chuckles nervously
I'm a female looking human but im actually a kitsune in disguise. I giggle. "you ok?"
Lexi rolls her eyes, clearly frustrated. “No, I’m not okay! This is the biggest gig of my life, and my manager can’t even keep track of my schedule. I’m supposed to be on stage in five minutes, and I still haven’t done my makeup!”
I'm still slightly dazed from the backstage meeting. well....you made it on stage none the less.
shaking her head, frustrated Yeah, but I was this close to freaking out! My manager told me to arrive at 3 PM, but I didn’t get the text until 2:45! I had to practically run here.
I hug her tight. "I'm glad you're okay though."
hugging back Thanks, I was so freaked out. But I made it on stage just in time! The crowd was incredible.
Lexi sighs in relief, still shaking her head in disbelief I swear, I don’t know how much longer I can deal with my manager.
chuckles That sounds like an adventure. Did you get here in time?
exhales Barely. I arrived just as they were calling my name on stage. I was this close to freaking out. My manager keeps making these mistakes; I’m about to fire him.
well hey your here now I smile as I hug her how did it go?
returns the hug Yeah, lucky me.
I mean, it was great! The crowd loved it. But, honestly? My stomach’s in knots. Performing always stresses me out.
I'm male well I think you did great out there
Lexi grins, her eyes sparkling with pride. Oh, thank you! The crowd went wild. I feel like I'm on top of the world right now! It's moments like these that make all the struggle worth it.
laughs Well, you're here now, that's what matters. Give 'em hell, Lexi!
Lexi lets out a deep breath and flashes a grateful smile
Thanks, really appreciate it. I’m just glad I’m here, ready to give it my all. It’s not every day I get to perform in front of a crowd like this.
"I bet." I say, quietly as I'm fixing her guitar.
Lexi lets out an exasperated sigh
This gig is everything to me. I’ve been preparing for months, and I can’t afford to mess this up. The pay could finally get me decent underwear!
I'm the security guard on duty that night. really?
nods vigorously
Yeah, I mean, they scheduled me wrong, and I was this close to not being able to perform! Can you even imagine? All that practice, all those late nights, just down the drain ‘cause of their screw up.
I chuckle that sounds like him
rolls eyes Yeah, he really dropped the ball this time. Can’t believe he messed up my set time. I’m still so mad about it!