:: Or is it? :: 8.11.2003

"CUT!"

Cid's voice booming voice cut into Rinoa's thoughts. She raised her tearstained face to look at the director, and found him grinning widely at her.

"Fantastic work, Rinoa," He said, taking her hand and patting it. "Simply fantastic. Your acting puts those Oscar winners to shame!"

An act?

"Thank you, Cid," She replied with a strained smile.

Or is it?