Go relax in the dressing room

She made her way to the dressing room, her legs slightly unsteady. The space was busy tonight, several dancers preparing for their sets while others relaxed between performances. Susan spotted Ebony at her usual vanity, while Destiny and Jade chatted animatedly on a nearby couch. Alexis stood alone in the corner, stretching her impressive legs in preparation for her routine.

"Damn, girl!" Destiny called out as Susan entered. "You had them eating out of your hand tonight! I was watching from the bar – you're getting good at this!"

Susan smiled beneath her hood, the praise warming her almost as much as the hungry gazes of the men had. "Thanks. I'm starting to get the hang of it, I think."

"The latex thing is working for you," Jade added, her almond eyes appraising Susan's outfit. "Very niche, very memorable. Smart branding."

Alexis, who had largely ignored Susan in previous weeks, paused her stretching to look over. "You pulled in what, two hundred in tips tonight? Not bad for side stage." There was a hint of **** respect in her tone. "Imagine what you could make if you actually took something off."

"Not everyone needs to strip to be sexy," Ebony interjected, coming to Susan's defense. "Sometimes the mystery is worth more than the reveal."

"Says the woman who's bare-ass naked five minutes into her set," Alexis retorted, though there was no real bite to her words.

"Different styles for different girls," Destiny said diplomatically. "Suzanne's doing just fine her way."

Susan began the process of removing her hood, needing air after the intensity of her performance. With the perception filter active, she wasn't concerned about revealing her face to the other dancers. They'd only see what she wanted them to.

"Need help getting out of that?" Ebony offered, approaching with a smile. "Looks like you worked up quite a sweat in there."

Before Susan could answer, Alexis stepped closer. "I can help if you want," she said, surprising everyone. "I'm not on for another thirty minutes, and I've got steady hands." She wiggled her fingers demonstratively.

Susan hesitated, caught off guard by the offer. Alexis had been the most standoffish of the dancers, barely acknowledging her presence until now. But there was something in the redhead's eyes – a challenge, perhaps, or simple curiosity.

"Or I can," Jade chimed in, setting down her makeup brush. "I'm curious about latex anyway. Been thinking about adding something similar to my routine."

Susan felt a flush creep up her neck that had nothing to do with the heat of her outfit. Having multiple women volunteer to help her undress carried an undeniable erotic charge, especially in her already aroused state.