OffStage Chapter 4: Silence Isn’t Trust

Chapter 4: Silence Isn’t Trust

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let's continue

Niko Lior

Tomorrow’s stage has a rotating lift. You’ll need to hit your mark on the second beat, or you’ll be too high by the chorus

Cassian Rid

I’ve done rotating lifts before.

Niko Lior

You almost missed timing last set

Cassian Rid

I adjusted.

Niko Lior

I noticed

Cassian exhales through his nose, gaze fixed on the passing city lights

Cassian Rid

You always like to talk this much

Niko Lior

Only when the artist ignores important details

Cassian Rid

Or maybe I just don’t want to hear them.

Niko Lior

Then maybe you shouldn’t have signed a contract

Cassian Rid

You think you’re clever

Niko Lior

I think I’m doing my job

Cassian Rid

You’re awfully composed for someone who’s constantly being dismissed

Niko Lior

I don’t take things personally

Cassian Rid

That’s a weakness.

Niko Lior

No. That’s control

Cassian turns slightly, studying him in the dim light. Just for a second. Then looks away

Cassian Rid

What’s your angle, Niko

Niko Lior

I don’t have one

Cassian Rid

Everyone in this industry does.

Niko Lior

Maybe I’m not from this industry

Cassian Rid

...Right

Silence. The only sound is rain on the roof. Cassian pulls one earbud out

Cassian Rid

Why take this job

Niko Lior

You needed someone who wouldn’t flinch

Cassian Rid

That’s not a reason

Niko Lior

It’s a start.

The car stops at the private entrance. Cassian opens the door. Stands in the rain. Doesn’t look back

Cassian Rid

Send the revised set list

Niko Lior

It’s already in your inbox

Cassian walks off. Hood up. Alone again

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