[ it was a reason, certainly. one she often thinks upon when she is feeling her lowest. but while it was always manuela's choice to step away from the stage, it wasn't really as if she had one. time will always pass, and she would have aged regardless. better to do all that outside of the limelight, than right there where everyone can witness and critique.
not... that they haven't done that anyway... ]
Silly me, I haven't even introduced myself.
[ she is resolved not to get swept up in that wistfulness, though. at least not without a stiff drink in her hand. so she turns on the other woman, smiling with purpose. ]
no subject
not... that they haven't done that anyway... ]
Silly me, I haven't even introduced myself.
[ she is resolved not to get swept up in that wistfulness, though. at least not without a stiff drink in her hand. so she turns on the other woman, smiling with purpose. ]
My name is Manuela. What's yours?