[ it's funny he should promise to be gentle, as manuela recalls the last few directions in their script encouraging the pair to "go as wild as they'd like." such things should probably be discussed prior to the shooting, just to make sure preferences align and no one will be caught unawares — but she figures there's time enough for that, especially as they still have make up and such to get through after their fitting. ]

Is that right?

[ his playfulness is infectious, or perhaps manuela is just more than happy to lean on something light, something flirty. he doesn't seem to be disappointed that she is his intended scene partner, which allows manuela to nurture enough confidence to tease him right along back. ]

Are you quite sure it's not the other way around? This poor, neglected housewife caught under the charms of her doctor, whose touch begins to feel more and more deliberate?

[ she hums in consideration, before holding out the hand that the ring is meant for, fingers splayed. well, turns out they may just be discussing preferences after all. ]

But certainly, if you think your character could be so easily ensnared... [ she steps closer, slipping her finger through the ring that he holds out for her. ] I wouldn't hesitate to try.