<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class="" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span class="" style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font face="Georgia" class="">Mission: Lights, Camera….Action?</font></span></div><div class="" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span class="" style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font face="Georgia" class="">Day: 1</font></span></div><div class="" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span class="" style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font face="Georgia" class="">Stardate: 2446.01.01/2025.06.30</font></span></div><font face="Georgia" class=""><br class=""></font><div class="" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span class="" style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><font face="Georgia" class=""><span class="" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(Toronto, Canada - Pinewood Studios, Makeup and wardrobe department- </span><span class="" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> aACMO Ensign SG Heinrich Kruze/ Oliver Bader-Pagitt</span><span class="" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-1039)</span></font></span></div><div class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Georgia;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""> "You know the last time you were in my chair, you nearly ripped my head off for talking too much and now you want to know about what I'm doing?” </span></font></div><div class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Georgia;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">“I was?” Heinrich noticed people were acting strangely around him. They spoke like they were walking on eggshells, or walking a tightrope, or whatever metaphor fits. So it would seem he’s inhabited the life of one Oliver, who is a giant asshole. Heinrich still couldn’t make sense of all that was going on, but he thought he might enjoy the freedom that comes with having a reputation.</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">"I'm sorry. It's just that I went into this interaction with my guard up and you're completely unlike what I was bracing myself for, maybe it's just me. I feel like I'm a bit off myself. Something about this entire day just seems off...maybe it's just stress.” Amber laughed, and Heinrich nodded.</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">“We do have a big day coming up.” Amber began applying makeup. Heinrich had never worn makeup. The sensation on his cheeks was tickling, and he did his best not to scratch.</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">"The theatrical makeup we use helps hide blemishes from the camera and with the help of the stage lighting enhances the natural qualities of your face, basically makes you look good on camera.” She took a step back, "You know the best thing about you is your eyes really pop when you wear the uniform. The blue really captures the intensity of your eyes.”</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">Heinrich blushed. “Well, uh, thanks.”</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">"We're all done. I thought I'd never say this but if you need to talk about whatever it is that's bothering you or making you feel off I'm here, just don't bite my head off Mr. Bader-Pagitt.” She said with a giggle.</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">Heinrich did not know quite what to say. When Amber stood back he suddenly noticed the brilliance of her eyes, and started acting foolish. “I figure I’m going to be in town a few days yet. Want to get drinks? When the day’s over? I think I could use one and I bet you could too.”</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">(Reply Amber)</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">“Great! Where about?”</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">(Reply Amber)</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">“Sounds good to me, what time?"</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">(Reply Amber)</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">“Alright, I’ll see you then. Looking forward to it.” Heinrich said as he got up. “So, uh, what am I supposed to do next?”</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class=""><br class=""></span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">(Reply Amber, any)</span></font></div><div class=""><font face="Georgia" class=""><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="">(Posted by Tim)</span></font></div></body></html>