[Mingle]

[randomly_modding]

[So you're in the studio and the camera crew has instructed your characters to break into your teams to discuss 1) the client's personal fashion comfort zone and preferences, and 2) how to give them the Stylecation makeover they obviously need, while 3) working in the episode theme of "animal".]

[Or that's what you're supposed to be talking about, to obey the host.]

[Please don't mind the cameras focused on you at all times, even following you to the snack table to grab coffee and danishes and donuts. But feel free to crash one of the other team mingles!]

Comments

[ijustlovethat]

[oh goodness, a young girl looking upset--! she looks like so many of Effie's past tributes that Effie just can't help going up to her and placing a hand on her shoulder. she has experience with this~!]

There, there. You're going to be on television! Isn't that exciting? Are you nervous? That's all right, you know. Most people are. You'll get used to it! [smiling. she's honestly trying here, and very sincerely]

[sizing]

[Jumps just a little at the contact and words from Effie and, even though her gut reaction makes it difficult for that kind of sincerity to work well (teenage girls, man) she tries to relax.]

It's not really that exciting. [... The words are sullen but she almost immediately regrets the tone, breathing out a little. It's selfish, but,] I mean -- I just wish my dad was still around.

[ijustlovethat]

Oh. [it's things like this that make her job so hard. for a while, she was good at ignoring it, but as the years had gone by, her resolve had started to erode]

[trying her best (sorry, Cassie, as Effie's best is...a bit odd)] Well... I'm sure he's proud of you. And watching. And cheering you on!

[at least the odds are good that you won't die on this show??]

[sizing]

[Don't jinx them! Cassie does sort of realize she's just trying to help at least. Her shoulders drop a little.]

Do you think there are really people watching us...? [She wonders aloud, honestly not sure. Also maybe talking about Scott hurts too much to focus on just then.]

[ijustlovethat]

Oh, yes. Well, maybe not right now, except for the camera crew. But they will once it airs! [is her evident excitement distraction enough?