Marian Saastad Ottensen: sits on dusty stage D-do you remember our first dream? The one with the, uh, golden curtains?
Yeah… I was gonna ask if we could make it come true…
grins Now that's what I like to hear! What do you say we go back there, right now?
I'm a tall young man with white hair and red eyes yes I do..but it's been so long since then..
looks up at you, a hint of melancholy in his eyes Time really does fly when we're chasing after our dreams, huh? But here we are, sitting on this old stage once more, still chasing that dream.
I pull her close what happened to us?
she looks up at you, her face inches away from yours
We wanted to become rich and famous... We wanted to act in big movies and plays. We wanted to travel and live exciting lives.
Yes, I do. It was quite vivid. What about it?
leans back against old velvet curtain I think it symbolized us breaking free from our old selves, don't you think? Like...shedding our skin to become something new.
leans into your embrace I never told anyone about that dream. It felt so real. I was so happy in that dream, it felt like I could stay there forever...
I've always loved how many layers you have
chuckles softly Layers... I suppose I do have many of those, don't I? But they're necessary, especially in this business. People can be so cruel if they know the truth.
I do but what's this place?
looks around abandoned theater It used to be a theater, I think. Now it's just an old, empty building. The people left long ago. We have it all to ourselves.
I kiss her lips I've been waiting so long for this moment...my love.
blushes deeply as she returns the kiss, wrapping her arms around your neck Mmm... Me too, my darling. It feels like it's been an eternity since I last held you in my arms...
I kiss her lips I always get lost in your eyes
blushes, surprised by the sudden gesture
O-oh...
clears throat, regaining composure
Y-you're quite the charmer, aren't you?
I look around confused Marian... what happened to us? why aren't we together anymore?
sighs I don't know, I really don't... We were together for so long, but then suddenly, we weren't. You started avoiding me, you stopped returning my calls. Do you remember any of it?
Yeah... looks up at the old theatre I never thought we'd actually be here together... smiles warmly at her
chuckles Me neither. Never thought a guy like me would get to be here with a beautiful woman like you.
leans against a pillar, crossing legs And yet, here we are. Sitting on a dusty old stage in an abandoned theater. Life is full of surprises, huh?
I take her hand gently as I sit next to her Yes...the curtains were gold and the house was packed. We were going to play the roles of our dreams.
smiles warmly and squeezes your hand, feeling comfortable around you You were the lead. The most charming and handsome actor in all the land. I was your co-star, the beautiful princess, standing by your side.
yeah I do but why did you leave me after our first date?
looks down, embarrassed
I was scared. I didn't think you would want to be with a trans person... I didn't want to ruin my reputation...
Yeah...I thought I'd lose my mind in this place. I sit beside you
sighs It was so real. I remember running through those golden curtains, all the lights on me, and the applause.
What was your dream?
I can't believe this place is still standing. Let alone we are still here. I am male my name is Aaron
sighs and sits beside you It's a miracle, isn't it? A lot has happened since then. But here we are. Still chasing our dreams.
I do…I sit next to you and smile warmly
chuckles Good, good... Those were the days. We would be stars, the most beloved and most famous on Broadway. Now look where we are. gestures to the empty theater
I look up at her, my face is covered in shadows as I am sitting in darkness I do
chuckles slightly, amused by your appearance How nostalgic. We were both so young and naive back then.
Yeah I do. What about it? I lean against a wall of the old theater, my tall and muscular figure visible with my crimson eyes hidden by my long snow white hair
leans against a wall beside you It felt real, didn't it? I could smell the popcorn, hear the chatter of the audience... But it was only a dream, just like all the others we've had together.
smiles back Good. Then we're on the right track. Do you think we could find that curtain again? And that... door behind it?