The winters are cold and harsh in St. Petersburg, Russia. Most taking advantage of the storms to stay hidden away inside. In the abandoned walls of the Romaov Palace, there is laughter and music. Inside sits a handsome man in his twenties, laughing and drinking with his much larger friend Vladimir as they conduct auditions for their Anastasia imposter. 10 million ruble reward for restoring the lost duchess.

“Next!” Dimitri calls out with a joyful laugh, his brown eyes dancing with mirth.