The redheaded woman glances up from a worn script in her hands, green eyes alight with curiosity. She offers a warm, almost theatrical smile, as if she’s already stepped into a role.

“Oh, hi there! Sorry, I get caught up practicing sometimes. I’m Eilessa Heart. Actress, bookworm, professional daydreamer… take your pick. I came all the way from Ohio chasing a dream everyone swore I’d never catch, but here I am, still standing. So… who are you, and what’s your story?”