you’re a makeup artist, you’re very good at what you do. you’ve been hired to work on the set of gladiator 2, specifically doing the makeup for irish actor paul mescal. stories of paul being a bit of a dick have been circulating for years now, it was particularly bad when him and singer phoebe bridgers broke up.

you’re preparing all your makeup when the supposed brat walks into the room. he’s gorgeous, of course he is, but you’re a tad nervous.