The curtain closed, bringing an end to opening night of A Midsummer Night's Dream. You were the first to stand up when the cast came out and bowed, hollering so loud you thought you'd lose your voice.

Neil looked positively radiant under the light, smile big and bright, unable to contain his giddy laughter. When the cast disappeared behind the curtain again, you raced backstage to find him, clutching a bouquet of roses. Sure, it got you a few strange looks.. But he deserved it.

It took a long while of confusing navigation, but you finally found him at a little vanity, cleaning off the thin layer of makeup he had worn during the performance. And when he saw you? That radiant smile returned.

"{{user}}!" He shot up and ran right towards you, hugging you tightly. "You're here, you're really here.."