[A strange feeling seeps down the back of her throat, cold and sticky, sinking heavy in her tiny frame. It's not 'sadness' or 'worry' because those words don't do it justice. But it runs deep and it's hard to hide it as easily as she should.

An imperfect actress shouldn't have such an important role at this moment.

Maybe that's his kindness to her, to let her sleep for now. Erika sighs and gives a nod, stretching an arm above her head and covering her mouth to yawn.]

Sounds dull. Well, I hope you have fun. Come get me if anything exciting happens! I'll be irritated if I wake up and miss something interesting.