Get nothing

Ethan decides to skip the concession stand this time. “Nah, I’m good.”

Ashley shrugs. “Same.”

With nothing in hand, the two of them enter the auditorium proper. Looking around, Ethan sees even fewer people than yesterday. “Why even do these early shows if nobody shows up?” He wonders aloud.

“I’ve wondered that myself. It’s just kind of always been that way. On occasion, they’ll show something that pulls in a crowd, but they can’t seem to predict what’ll do it.”

The two of them take their seats, picking out more or less the same spot they had yesterday. Before turning his phone off, Ethan glances at the time. 1:58. The show was about to start.