Try and make an impression

Rick walks over until he stands next to you, facing Sebastian. He leans on the counter, making a fist with his hand and holding it up. Sebastian knocks it in greeting. "What's up, Sebastian?", Rick asks, gesturing towards one of the beer bottles on the shelf behind the bar.

"Ey Rick, what brings you here? I thought you already had your cast assembled", Sebastian responds as he grabs a beer coaster from below the bar and places a bottle down on it. He uses an opener to remove the cap and then slides it towards Rick.

Rick nods. "For the harem movie? I did. But one of the main actresses got cold feet at the last second so now I'm here hoping to find a replacement", he explains. "Apparently no amount of money could convince her to do a DP scene".

You had been half-heartedly listening in to the conversation so far, but the mention of 'money' has roused your actual interest. Sebastian smirks, and looks like he is about to say something in response when Rick gestures towards the projector screen. "Is that a new girl I see, Sebastian?"

Oops. He seems to have taken notice of the projection, but not of you. Sebastian grins at Rick and gestures in your direction. "Indeed. She's standing right next to you, actually. Say hello to Marcy. It's her first day".

Rick turns his head to check you out, and his gaze slowly moves up and down your body. You feel your cheeks flush slightly but decide to attempt to make a confident impression. "Hi, there", you say, flashing a polite smile as you look back at him. So this is an actual movie producer? He looks barely any older than you.

"Hi. Good to meet you, Marcy. I can tell you've been enjoying yourself", Rick says in an amiable tone, placing his clipboard on the counter. You nod in response and he takes a swig from his beer. "Not a bad start. What's next for you?", he asks.

"Oh, I have to...", you say, before realizing you aren't entirely sure what's next. "I... think I have one more scene later today, but I'm not sure what or when", you admit.

"There you go!", Sebastian says, slamming his hands on the counter. "Don't you have a role for her in your new movie, Rick?", he asks, and you have to wonder if he's joking or actually serious.

"Oh, I don't know about that", Rick says, dismissing the idea with a wave of his hand. "I'm looking for someone with a little more experience this time. I wouldn't enjoy being bailed on again".