> > > Lysia allows the others to take their seats before sitting down > > > herself. > > > > > > She leans over to the others, "My father did 'Beyond the Gate' here > > > a long long time ago. He had balcony seats set aside for his > > > guests for every preformance, I met a lot of interesting people > > > that summer." > > > > > > She grins a little, "A few years later my mother sang the lead in > > > 'Mistress' here as well. There's a lot of memories in this old > > > building." > > > > Ilane smiles at Lysia. "Wow...it must have been great being in such > > a talented family. My parents *still* don't understand why I left > > the Cathay Belt to do 'that crazy dancing thing'..." > > The lights dim and the buzz of the crowd hushes in anticipation. Music > begins to swell from the orchestra pit and the curtain draws back > revealing a line of dancers and the show begins... Shawn enjoys the show, attentive to any comments Ilane or the others have to make. > There is an intermission where refreshments are available for purchase > in the lobby, then the show continues. > > It is late when the show ends and it's been a good one. The audience is > moved to give the performers a standing ovation. As he made his way out with the ladies he commented on how good the show was. "I'll call us a cab. Back to the suites or a nightcap?" Shawn called for a cab. Shawn
