mini musebox!

[jesusreiss]

because I'm too lazy to make a real musebox, here is a random post to do musebox stuff with Val ~

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[jesusreiss]

[ It wasn't quite call time yet to be backstage, but Krista had chosen to stay close to the performance venue and their buses today. It was their first time performing in this city, and she was excited— she and Troy both were— but Krista was nervous. She wasn't exceptionally well-traveled, and new places made her anxious.

She stood in the dressing room she shared with a couple of the other girls, eyeing her rack of costumes for the concert. There was no harm in putting her costume on early, was there?

She glanced at the door behind her, and moved to stick her head out in the hall, knowing Troy couldn't be too far. ]

Tro— Mr. Dantes? Is it okay if I put my costume on now...?

[kublan]

[Troy is a guy known to remain calm even at the most stressful times that comes with his job as a producer. But this time is an exception... He couldn't sit for so long so he was standing on the corner, directing the stage crew and looking at his phone.

He has a lot of unread emails and text messages. But he always reads Krista's mail first, for reasons only known to him. He tucks his phone away when he heard Krista's voice calling him. ]

You should, yeah. That way we could make some last minute adjustments.

[He answered casually, but he gave Krista the first smile he ever did today.]

Need any help?

[jesusreiss]

I don't know... it seemed fine during the last show...

[ Don't think she hasn't noticed, Troy! She is determined to get him to not stress so much while they still have the luxury of relative privacy. That's the first time she's seen him smile all day and she's going to get him to smile more, for his sake at least.

She smiles back at him, beckoning him closer through the door. ]

I'm probably going to need help attaching the bow on the back, if you don't mind...

[kublan]

We can never be too sure. You don't want to end up on the internet after a wardrobe malfunction.

[Troy chuckled then walked to the door of Krista's green room. He cleared his throat before entering, with a hint of hesitation in his body language. Being producer, his presence inside the green rooms isn't strange but it doesn't make it any less weird for Troy.

He entered, seeing the table of gifts for the starlet, looking away when he saw one of his own under an anonymous guise. He waits until Krista was dressed for him to help her out. In the meantime, he starts talking]

So... you nervous?

[He wants to smack himself for that question with such an obvious answer, but he is too preoccupied with so many thoughts racing through his head.]

[jesusreiss]

[ She almost whines at him for that: ] Noooooo, don't say that! You'll jinx us!

[ She was already most of the way into her costume when he got there, slipping into the vest that matched her skirt. ]

Well... yeah, I'm nervous. Everyone's nervous. But we're all excited, right? It's our first time in this city and we have a great chance to make them love us.

[ She turns her back to him, reaching for the bow to offer it to him. ]

Troy? Are... you nervous too...?

[kublan]

[Troy just reveled at Krista's reaction, maintaining his grin while he takes the bow and motioned the idol to turn around.]

Nope. I am calm as can be.

[A beat. He knows Krista can see through him like nobody else could. His expression changes slightly but still appearing calm as he could]

Actually. Yes. Feel like my heart wants to break out of my chest.

[He sighed through his nose, scratching the edge of his brow withbhis thumb while he works on tying the bow on Krista's costume]

[jesusreiss]

[ Krista smiles, turning to let Troy help her with the bow. ]

I feel like I could just fly away at any minute.

[ But Troy's hands at her back are grounding her, keeping her in the moment and calming her down at the same time.

Once he finishes, she turns, going up on tiptoe to give him a light kiss. ]

We'll do great, I know it. It's just jitters, right?

[kublan]

[Troy was just silent and focused. His eyes quirked for a very brief moment of surprise at Krista's kiss. He passed it off as no big deal, however it was still something he's afraid to let anyone else know]

Yeah... Jitters.

[Troy cleared his throat. He is never like this to anyone else. Krista is the only person to see his quiet and nervous side. He smiled, regardless of how nervous he was]

But I know you'll do great. My recruits are the best in the business, after all.

[jesusreiss]

[ She couldn't help but stick her tongue out at the look on his face. ]

You don't have to look so nervous! Nobody's back here! Just us.

[ She chuckles, easily slipping into her facade of a brand new idol. ]

That's right! Leave it to us, Mr. Producer. We won't let you down~ !! [ And just as quickly, she drops the cutesy tone. ]

I just hope I don't bump into anybody during the show.

I didn't get a notification for this. Sorry!

[kublan]

[Krista's expression helped a lot and made Troy smile as well. He's really nervous about being found out, since the other crew have their suspicions already. He lifts her chin and smiles at her]

I'll take your word for that. Tell you what, give me a stellar performance today and I got somethi--

[A loud, obnoxious knock on the door interupted what Troy was about to say. He groaned. He's pretty sure he sounds like a skeevy bastard from where he left off, but he puts on a calm face to open the door. It was one of the crew's supervisors - a quite attractive 20-something woman who just by the way she looks at Troy, obviously has a thing for him]

Tell me some good news.

[He said to the woman, who told him it's showtime. But she sneaks in a suggestive smile and whispered something indistinct to Troy. He just faked interest in return, chuckling awkwardly before the woman left. He cleared his throat and turned to Krista, motioning the idol to hit the stage]

Well, the stage beckons. Break a leg.