It seemed like everyone was flubbing their lines left and right, each person's mistake adding to the delay. The frustration was enough to nearly push Director Frost over the edge as he bellowed, "We're not

wrapping until this scene is done. Keep it moving!"

Quintessa's costume, drenched with sweat, clung to her like a suit of armor under the relentless sun, making her feel as if she was trapped in a sauna.

Leona shot Crystal a knowing look, which Crystal returned with a helpless shake of her head.

Cynthia noticed their silent exchange but chose to look away, pretending she hadn't seen a thing.

Tyrone, on the other hand, was a bundle of nerves, repeatedly attempting to intervene, only to be held back by Manny.

He watched from a distance as Quintessa staggered slightly, his concern growing by the second. "She's going to get heatstroke in this blazing heat," he thought anxiously.

call for a break. Quinn's just

scene restarted, the Queen, leading her ladies-in-waiting, repeated their entrance. With no lines at first, the Queen smiled subtly, her voice barely a whisper, "How are you holding up?" Quintessa felt the weight of her costume bearing down on her like a mountain. Her vision doubled as she moved, managing a weak reply,

like everyone's off their game today. Like they've agreed to it

"Yeah."

reached a garden, the group paused, and the Queen spoke her lines. As it was Quintessa's turn, her vision darkened, and she

already

and exploded, "Quinn, what's going on with you? You're usually spot-on. How come you can't

world went black, and she collapsed backward, the surrounding noises fading away

rushing towards her, and thought, "Given how fast you run, I'll let you take care

genuinely concerned, rushed over, "What happened?

the Queen, experienced as she was, guessed, "She

washed over Director Frost, wondering if he had pushed his

the gathering crowd,

Quintessa into his arms and

Manny hurried to comply.

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